Sail along the Ionian Sea from Taormina to Isola Bella on a 7-hour boat tour featuring Mt. Etna views, swimming, and Sicilian culture. Perfect for sea lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required for swimming and walking on uneven surfaces
Wildlife
History
Taormina dates back to ancient Greek settlement and its theatre remains an iconic cultural landmark.
Conservation
Efforts are made to protect Isola Bella’s unique ecosystem by limiting visitor numbers and encouraging responsible tourism.
Discover Messina
Sail along the Ionian Sea from Taormina to Isola Bella on a 7-hour boat tour featuring Mt. Etna views, swimming, and Sicilian culture. Perfect for sea lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
Discover Messina is a Taormina-based tour operator offering guided experiences across Taormina, Messina, Mount Etna and nearby towns.
The operator provides a diverse portfolio of day trips, shore excursions, private tours and specialist experiences departing from regional hubs including Catania, Messina, Giardini Naxos and Taormina.
Offerings include Mount Etna wine tours and off-road adventures, hands-on pizza and pasta cooking classes, guided visits to the Greek‑Roman theatre in Taormina, cultural walking tours of Messina’s historic centre, street food tastings, boat trips to Isola Bella, snorkeling in marine reserves and themed excursions such as Godfather and film-location tours.
Many trips are led by specialist guides — for example, volcanological guides on Etna off‑road tours and food experts for street food experiences — ensuring informative commentary and attention to safety.
Discover Messina’s catalogue lists fifty distinct tours and experiences, ranging from short three‑hour city walks to seven‑hour wine, cooking and full-day excursions.
Itineraries commonly include tastings, lunches or boat rides depending on the trip, and meeting points are typically at ports or central city locations.
This range of local, specialist-led tours makes Discover Messina a practical choice for travelers seeking authentic Sicilian wine, food, history and outdoor experiences in eastern Sicily.
Location
Taormina, Sicily
Operates across Taormina, Messina and Etna
Etna Tours
Mount Etna
Wine, hiking and off-road experiences
Tours Offered
50 tours
Day trips, classes, boat trips and more
Specialist Guides
Volcanologists & food experts
Guides for Etna and food tours
Check availability for wine tours, cooking classes, private walks and boat trips — secure a preferred date and itinerary.
Book in advance
This popular tour fills up quickly, especially in summer; reserve your spot early to guarantee availability.
Bring swimwear and towel
Pack swimwear and a towel for a refreshing dip in Isola Bella's clear waters.
Sun protection is a must
Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect yourself during the boat tour under the Mediterranean sun.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect walking on cobblestone streets in Taormina; sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable.
Sunscreen
Protects skin during the often intense Mediterranean sun exposure.
summer
Swimsuit
Needed for swimming and snorkeling in Isola Bella’s crystal-clear waters.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Ideal for navigating Taormina’s historic streets and uneven terrain.
Camera or smartphone
Capture stunning views of Mt. Etna, the coastline, and charming townscapes.