Private tour in Messina Salvina G
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Hello! I'm Salvina, I've been a qualified guide for Sicily since 1999, I'm very passionate about my job and this allows me to exercise the best part of myself, I chose this profession many years ago thanks to my passion for history and arts I have grown over the years with continuous insights following courses with experts in the field. I'm usually work with American and British people, I am a communicative person, and I greatly reflect the character of my own island, solarity, eclecticism and warmth. I love reading and observing nature, swimming is my hobby, and I love to be with my children. I love my island and this is the reasons why I offer thanks to my tours the possibility to appreciate all the aspects. In particular, the province of Messina with its breathtaking views and its incredible and sometimes tragic history will fascinate you, but not least through my experience it will be possible to organize with great flexibility what most suits the tourist who chooses these tours, so not only you can access the standard tour that is specified, but it will be possible to organize an extension to enjoy the wonders of our local food, a tour through the vineyards for tasting excellent wine, or recommend local shops. Certainly choosing one of the proposed tours will be pleasant because they represent the pearls of the east coast, you will have the opportunity to use my experience to spend a relaxing and unforgettable holiday in Sicily. If you are looking for a different tour than the ones published, please contact me and I will create a tailor-made one for you! So get ready, I'm waiting for you! I have been working as a qualified licensed guide of Sicily since 1999 I’m not a driver, my tours are included with transport and professional driver. If you have a car I can accompany you in your vehicle.
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Hi! I am Salvina a local Sicilian guide, I have been doing this for 20 years and for me, more than a job it is a passion! Everyone says about me that I am a sunny and joyful person, so I hope my optimism is part of your journey! Today I bring you my favorite mountain and then my town par excellence. In other words: the pearls of the east coast of Sicily! I am sure that the beauty of these two different locations and my personal knowledge will fascinate you! Mt Etna will show you the wildest side of the nature, and then we will proceed the day to Taormina a town of magic atmosphere, that from the ancient times have conquered the heart of nobles, writers, philosophers and artists. I will introduce you in breathtaking panoramas and delight tasting of food and wine in some of my favorite and best shops. The drive will show you beautiful landscapes and villages, and we will have time for many photos stops!
Salvina was a terrific guide. She was warm, knowledgeable and very invested in our grandchildren having a great experience. Our trip to Mt Etna followed by a visit to Taormina was full of local knowledge and many insights that you would not get on a larger group tour. We would not hesitate to use her again for further exploration of the area if we should return.
Salvina was very kind and thoughtful for my parents. Since she was born & raised in Sicilia, she was very familiar & very professional about her hometown. We were so lucky to have her as our guide. I will come back Sicilia again for sure. Many thx !!!
My family and I absolutely loved this tour and our guide, Salvina!! She was such an absolute pleasure! She was very knowledgeable and extremely personable. She had such great energy! She was so great with my two small children (ages 3 and 2) and always watching out for my mom who is 87 and was having some knee issues. I only wish we had more time in port to enjoy this stop but the tour was a good mix of enjoying one of nature’s greatest marvels and seeing the town of Taormina which was beautiful. The key was definitely our guide and I would recommend Salvina to anyone traveling to Sicily!
Salvina was great! Very knowledgeable, flexible and timely. Her English was excellent. She customized the tour as we went along to do what our group wanted to do. Mt Etna was very interesting to see and learn about. Taormina was absolutely beautiful.
Salvina was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable about Mt. Etna and Taormina. She provided excellent reservations. Importantly, we had our 5 and 7 year old on the tour and she was incredibly warm and friendly with the kids. I highly recommend using Salvina.
I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. I was in Messina for the day with my family and was lucky enough to have Salvina as our guide. It probably goes without saying that she is fantastic. Everything was seamless from the pickup in the port to the return to our ship. We started with a rainy day, so, Salvina tailored the tour to maximize what we saw and minimize our time in the bad weather. When all was said and done, my kids said it was their favorite port and their favorite tour of the trip.
• Departing from the port or your hotel, we will drive by the motorway to Mt Etna via a scenic route, passing and stopping by some villages, a look to memorable landscape of orchards, vineyards, woods, hardened lava flows and volcanic cones. • We will have time for photo stops and a tasting of local products, reaching Rifugio Sapienza at 6, 400ft. We will visit the extinct Silvestri Craters, and see the last important 2002 lava flows. • Free time for photos and coffee before we drive to Taormina. • 1 hour drive and we will explore the pretty resort town of Taormina. This walking tour provides a leisurely yet insightful sense of Taormina, its sculpture, history, famous visitors and charming atmosphere. • We will cover all the major sights of the city: The ruins of the Roman age, the Greek/Roman theatre, Corso Umberto with all is beautiful shops, squares, churches. • It is possible to have a lunch break and free time on your on. Note: This tour as whole or partially, can be customized upon request.
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Mercedes van classe V maximum 6 pax * if you are more, please feel free to contact me and I will provide a bigger vehicle
Messina, Sicily, Italy
Hotel/Address if you are in northeastern Sicily Cruise: Messina port or Giardini Naxos (Taormina )or Milazzo
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