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Are you docking in Messina, Palermo or Catania (Sicily)? Taormina is closest to Messina. The center of Taormina is a pedestrian walk and a rather hilly climb to reach there. I don't recommend taking a taxi unless you can arrange for the driver to stay with you - but that will be expensive. Usually only the smaller cruise ships use Giardini Naxos as the port for Taormina. Note that Mr. Etna has been erupting rather frequently in recent weeks, so shore excursions could be impacted.