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We booked an Italy tour sharing trip (by Joe Banana limos) with this company that included Sorrento, Positano and Revello with lunch at La Tagliata. We were on a Celebrity cruise ship and we were picked up by Nunzio right outside the gates from the ship dock as advised in the communications we received when we booked online. Nunzio provided an excellent day on the Amalfi coast with clear and informative information about the areas we were travelling through and, he was happy to answer any questions that were asked by the group. The van we travelled in was new and very comfortable and had a speaker system so all the passengers in the van could hear the commentary. The lunch at La Tagliata should not be missed because, the view from the restaurant over the bay, was spectacular and the food and wine were excellent...
We had a really fun drive from Napoli to pasteum with messimo. He is very entertaining! Paulo met us at the ruins and was impressively able to engage our often bored teens. Ask him for his trick panoramic photo of the ruins. The buffalo farm was really interesting. We had guide Laura who showed us the manure to methane to electricity operations and took us to meet some of the animals. (You can’t see the cheese made as it is done at night to be used the next day.) milking may be observed briefly if your tour is around 4ish. We really enjoyed the lunch. There is a big playground too if you have kids who need something they are allowed to climb on. Messimo found a shop on the way home for a very specific souvenir we wanted.
I organized a tour for 14 people from the port of Naples with Joe Bananas. Our day with Paulo was the best tour of our 10 day cruise! He was very informative, entertaining, shared lots of narration during our long driving times, quite friendly and most of all FUN. The restaurant selected for lunch was far from the tourist areas and we were served by the owners family, the food was better that what I imagined a meal in the hills of Italy would be. Thanks Paulo!
Our family recently took a Mediterranean cruise, which brought us to southern Italy for the first time.
I arranged a private shore excursion with Joe Banana Limos to travel from the port of Naples to Sorrento and Pompeii. The company graciously worked with me to customize it just a little bit, by adding in a stop at the olive oil farm, as well as a lunch at Frate Cosimo in the countryside.
This was one of our most memorable and beautiful days from our entire trip. Giovanni was with us for the day, and was an absolute pleasure . . . warm, friendly, and eager to ensure we were having the best possible experience. He was also an extremely safe driver.
The day was paced perfectly. We fell in love with Sorrento, which we toured on our own after a few orientation tips from Giovanni that included an excellent gelateria recommendation.
Our visit to the olive oil farm was a true pleasure, and just the right length. The tasting was extensive and delicious.
Next, we went to lunch at Frate Cosimo. The restaurant fed us a lovely and delicious variety of food that just kept coming. No menus, just a memorable lunch that was "molto delicioso"!
Finally, we went to Pompeii. Joe Banana had coordinated with an expert tour guide there, Veronica, who helped us maximize our two hours in Pompeii. Her knowledge helped us get considerably more out of our visit than if we had tried to tour it on our own. I appreciated that this tour was arranged ahead of time by Joe Banana Limos.
We truly couldn't have been more pleased with Joe Banana Limos. In fact, we enjoyed our day with them so much that we are going back to Sorrento next summer. And there is no question who we will ask to take care of our transfers and tours! Thank you to the entire company, and especially to Giovanni, for a glorious introduction to your beautiful area!
We had the pleasure of touring with Aldo visiting the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Aldo knew all the great spots to visit and was very knowledgeable of the history everyplace we visited. He connected us with an expert guide in Pompeii, Paulo, who was excellent as well. We used Joe Banana tours throughout Italy and they provided an amazing experience!
We had a party of 8 from a cruise ship and arranged to have a driver from Joe Banana Tours. What a great choice this was! Our driver, Luca, was a delight. He was personable and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. He made sure we were oriented at each stop and returned to pick us up at the designated point on time. His recommendations were spot on. Lunch at Tagliata’s was fabulous. I would highly recommend JBT for your tours along the Amalfi Coast.
One of our english speaking drivers will be waiting for your group at the gangway of your cruise ship in the port of Taormina holding a sign with your group name on it.
This shared shore excursion will start with a visit to Acireale, a beautiful ancient town whose foundation was lost in time but remains rich in legend. According to greek mythology, the name Acireale in fact comes from the shephard Aci who Galatea fell in love with. Jealous of Aci, Cyclope kills him and a river formed in the place where he was murdered. Acireale is the modern name given to this city by the King of Spain in 1642.
Many monuments you will be admiring during your vist of Acireale date back to the Baroque perios, such as the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, a beautiful Baroque church first built in 1550, that contains many important works of art, the Basilica Collegiata of Saint Sebastian and The Cathedral which is a must if you want to admire many works of art by the native artist Pietro Paolo Vasta. We also raccomend you take a walk along the Corso Umberto, the most important street in the city, where you can admire many prominent palaces and of course taste the famous granita.
You will then continue your tour going south to Catania, a well known city in Italy due to the variations of landscape within its borders: coastline, plains, and mountains. Situated at the base of Mount Etna, Catania has been destroyed seven times by the volcano and earthquakes in the course of written history. This is the reason why there are very few remaining traces of the Greek and Roman periods in the city of Catania. Nevertheless, you will be able to see the remains of the 2nd century Roman Theater and Amphitheater, the Odeon from the 3rd century, and the thermal baths, as well as the acqueduct.
At this point you will visit Aci Castello and its Cathedral of Saint Agatha. Although the main part of the church was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, it is still a rare example of the Sicilian Baroque style that can be seen in Catania.
Via Dei Crociferi is definetely one of the most beautiful streets in Catania and will be your last stop in town before moving on to your next and last stop: The Cyclop's Riviera.
This legendary coast, made up of lava stone from Etna's numerous eruptions, is picturesque with its contrast to the deep, limpid sea. This shore excursion will take you to the important towns along the way, like Acireale with its beautiful historic buildings and the quaint fishing village of Aci Castello, or Acitrezza and Acicatena.
After an unforgattable drive along the Riviera your driver will take you and the group back to the Port of Messina to board your ship.
We reserve the right to change the order in which we visit the sites. This tour may be shortened depending on your ship's in port hours
It's very easy to book or join a shared tour, only (2 clicks), please click on the calendar, choose the date you're in port, then click on "Create Group" button.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Available: All year round
Tour Duration: 8 - 9 hours
Pick up-Drop off Location: At the gangway of your cruise in Taormina port
Pick up Time (suggested): 8.00 am (according to your ship's schedule)
INCLUDED
- Luxury air conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver
- All taxes, parking, tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees, if required - unless otherwise specified
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