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GONDOLAS & GAUDI | 21 Nights | Departs Jun 8, 2014

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Messina (Sicily), Italy

Messina (Sicily), Italy-port

Messina, the third largest city in Sicily, was the most important port of departure for European knights on their way to the Crusades in the Middle Ages. Today, this extensively rebuilt port city still boasts many historically and architecturally significant landmarks, particularly the renowned cathedral with its unusual astronomical clock, the 12th century Catania Church and the ornate Teatro Vittorio Emanuele. Messina is also the starting point for a day trip to the peak of breath-taking Mt. Etna-Crateri Silvestri.

 

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Regent Choice Excursions

As shore excursions to be offered in this port are not yet confirmed, below is a list of those offered previously. We make every effort to have excursions finalized at least 240 days in advance of sailing, and often sooner, so please check back regularly.

  • Beautiful Taormina & Mt. Etna
    Extreme Walking or Long ToursRegent ChoiceMeal
  • Executive Collection Full Day Private Car
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Private Minibus
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Full Day Private Van
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Private Car
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Private Minibus
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Executive Collection Half Day Private Van
    Seated TourRegent Choice
  • Hidden Sicily – “in the Godfather’s Footsteps”
    Light Activity
  • Highlights of Messina
    Light Activity
  • Highlights of Taormina & Greek Theatre
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
  • Mount Etna
    Light Activity
  • Mount Etna and Off-Road Ascent
    Most Active ToursMeal
  • Mt. Etna 4x4 Expedition
    Most Active ToursRegent ChoiceMeal
  • Taormina and Greco-Roman Theater
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
  • Taormina and Mount Etna
    Extreme Walking or Long ToursMeal
  • Taormina and Sicilian Vineyard
    Extreme Walking or Long ToursMeal
  • The Cape of Tindari
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours
  • The Land of the Godfather
    Light Activity
  • Tindari
    Extreme Walking or Long Tours

  • Beautiful Taormina & Mt. Etna

    Extreme Walking or Long Tours Regent Choice Meal
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tour Code: mna-004

    Graced with an extraordinary natural setting and a delightful medieval character, Taormina has inspired visitors for centuries, including novelist D.H. Lawrence, who wrote Lady Chatterley's Lover here.

    Your guided walking tour will take you along Taormina's narrow roads past the famous Palazzo Corvaja, one of many well-preserved palaces in this Sicilian resort town. Next, you will explore the famous Greek Theater, which dates back to the 3rd century B.C. It was rebuilt by the Romans in the 2nd century A.D. and is still used for summer performances. The view from the top of the theater is one of the most breathtaking and most photographed in all of Italy with a sweeping panorama of Mount Etna, Sicily's precipitous east coast and the Calabrian coast.

    Continuing along the road to the famed Etna, you will stop for a traditional Sicilian lunch and then ascend a winding mountain road, traveling past picturesque villages to the volcano's gaping crater, which stands more than 6,000 feet above sea level.

    Please note: This tour includes a significant amount of walking over uneven surfaces and can be strenuous at times. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair or those with mobility concerns. Light-weight clothing; comfortable, flat walking shoes; sun cap and sunscreen are suggested.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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