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From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

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From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

Activity provider:Kemedia
4.8  / 5
437 reviews
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From US$ 105.73 per person

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Explore the beautiful landscape of Mount Etna and its neighboring town of Taormina on this full-day tour. Set on the stunning coastline of Sicily, see a fragile natural world and its surroundings.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Italian, German, Spanish, French
Pickup included
Hotels and B&Bs in Catania only
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore mysterious volcanic caves.
  • Taste organic produce straight from the fertile soils of the volcano.
  • Peer into the depths of the volcano from the ridge of an ancient crater.
  • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the beautiful town of Taormina.
  • Soak up spectacular views from the hillsides of Mount Etna.
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Jump in the shuttle bus and head out into the lunar landscape of one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Mount Etna. At over 6,500 ft (1,981 meters), this majestic mountain dominates the coastline, concealing plenty of treasures.

No trip to Sicily would be complete without a visit to the tempestuous territories of Mount Etna. Starting at Rifugio Sapienza, follow the line of the old Silvestri craters down into a cave of lava formed during the eruption of 1792.

From here, head to a local organic farm and sample honey and wine, cultivated in the fertile soils of the region. En route to Taormina, look at the spectacular wildlife reserve of Isola Bella from above. Upon arrival, spend lunch at your leisure, then re-group to check out the highlights of this unique historical town. From the old-world charm of the ancient Greek theater to the breathtaking views of Giardini Naxos Bay and the striking architecture of Palazzo Corvaja, this town steals the heart of every visitor.

Includes
  • Return transfer by shuttle bus
  • Pick-up is available from the city center
  • Multilingual tourist guide
  • Trekking shoes (on request)
  • Kit for cave visit
  • Sampling of local products
  • Infant price includes a baby seat and baby carrier
  • Lunch
  • Optional visit to Greek Theater
  • Cablecar with off-road bus and volcanic guide to the maximum reachable altitude
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  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Windbreaker
  • Sports shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Helmet

Not allowed

  • Pets

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  • The cablecar up to 2,500 meters costs an additional fee
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We got picked up from our hotel on time in a lovely mini van. We drove straight to Mt Etna where our guide, Pepe, gave good commentary along the way. Once at Mt Etna, you have a choice of how you want to see the Volcano. Most ppl chose the cable car but my 78 year old mother didn’t want to do it so we just walked around one level of the volcano with Pepe. Still very picturesque. From here, we drive to a honey and wine tasting place, then onto Taormina. What a gorgeous little town Taormina was. We had just over 2 hours here. You can opt to eat, shop or just wander around. If you want to see the Greek theatre I recommend going straight there as it gets very busy and lines are long. You won’t have time to see it if you choose to sit down and eat first. I would have liked more time at Taormina but you can only fit so much in. Highly recommend this tour.

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September 8, 2023

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Sue – AustraliaVerified booking

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Fantastic trip out on 15/06/23. Could not have asked more of our tour guide and tour group in general. Outstanding from start to finish. Could not recommend this enough and I think it’s worth every penny. The only thing to budget for is the extra €76 to go up further Mount Etna. But, again, a once in a lifetime experience and could not recommend enough!

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June 16, 2023

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Simone was a delight to be with...very dramatic and witty! We enjoyed every bit of our trip with him to Mount Etna as well as Taormina! We took the Cable Car up to a point and then trekked on the fresh snow that had fallen a day before for a distance with the active crater (which was still smoking after the eruption three days before ) in front of us. A wonderful experience of a lifetime! We even saw the oldest crater from there...the molten lava keeps moving in the depths and erupts further away! We went for some wine and local produce tasting...nice ! Taormina is a beautiful town...we had free time to go around to visit the Cathedral, the Ancient Greek Amphitheatre and the town .. We were fetched from our apartment and dropped back after approx 9 hours of a memorable day. This tour is a must!

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