Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania | La Vacanza Travel

Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Italy, Province of Catania, Catania
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  • 9 hours
  • Catania
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This full-day tour goes from Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and characteristic town of Taormina in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste the typical local products. In the afternoon, before visiting Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella" from above.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Etna Tribe, 95121 Catania, Sicily Italy

excursion made by etna tribe

Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy

trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parco dell'Etna, Via del Convento, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy

trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy

Trekking through an old Silvestri crater

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Funivia dell'Etna, Localita Cantoniera - Etna Sud, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy

Cablecar and jeep off road (Etna high altitude option)

Stop At: Grotta dei Tre Livelli, 95019 Zafferana Etnea CT, Italy

visit of a lava cave with helmet and lamps

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Enoteca Dell'Etna, Via Paterno' 30 Palmento Arena, 95030 Ragalna, Sicily Italy

Sampling of local products

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Corso Umberto, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Piazza IX Aprile, Piazza 9 Aprile, 6, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Villa Comunale di Taormina, Via Bagnoli Croci, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Torre dell'Orologio, Piazza IX Aprile, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Isola Bella, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Stop to see the nature reserve "Isola bella" from above

Pass By: Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Vico Spuches 1 Fondazione G. Mazzullo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Palazzo Corvaja, Largo Santa Caterina, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Piazza Duomo, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

free time in taormina with a little guide that describes the monuments

Pass By: Chiesa Madonna della Rocca, Via Madonna Rocca Salita Castello, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Pass By: Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano, Via Naumachia, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Shuttle bus (return)
  • Multilingual guide
  • The kit for visiting the Cave
  • Sampling
  • Trekking shoes (on request)
  • INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Entry/Admission - Parco dell'Etna

Exclusions
  • cableway + 4x4 bus + alpinist guide to the maximum permitted altitudes (to pay on the spot) optional
  • Authorized tourist guide in Taormina (on request)
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • Extra activities available on Etna, as quad and bike, alternative to trekking.

Additional Info

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels, B&B, port, bus and train stations in Catania


Departure Time

08:30 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

David_P

25 Apr, 2024

Our guide Daria was fantastic. She really knew her geology and the history of Mt Etna. She was a wonderful driver and through in a lava tube cave I didn’t expect. Taormina was more on your own experience which was a nice way to treat a small city where you could eat or shop or see the historic sites.

Barbara_M

21 Apr, 2024

Really lucky with clear day at the summit and fresh snow. We were a diverse group of 6, one had mobility issues so it worked well to have two guides so we could split up. Our guides ere very knowledgeable, friendly, endlessly patient and flexible. One of the roads going to the lava caves was blocked by snow so Diara went off to a different cave site. She was very cognizant of our well being dealing with the altitude or steps, etc. The wine, oil tasting was fun, be sure to order an appetizer. Taormina is a gem but crowded on the Main Street.

Samantha_D

21 Apr, 2024

Claudio was an excellent tour guide! We enjoyed this tour very much, and learned a lot about how Mt. Etna shaped the geography and history of Sicily. Claudio expertly navigated us around the volcano which afforded really amazing views of Sicily. Taormina was mostly a tourist trap, but we paid the extra cost to enter the amphitheater and it was worth it. As we only had about two hours in Taormina, we had to pick sightseeing or eating, not both. If you really want to explore Taormina, this probably isn’t the tour for you. We found the town was mostly just high end shopping, so two hours was enough for us.

574suer

20 Apr, 2024

Had a fantastic family day out on this tour. Guide was fun and informative. Weather was unexpectedly cold but he adjusted the plans and we had a great time. Would recommend this tour.

Claire_G

19 Apr, 2024

The excursion to Mount Etna from Catania was well worth it. Our tour guide, a Sicilian, was very knowledgeable of this area of Sicily and I would say was an expert on the different aspects and types of volcanoes. It was an educational trip for me as well as an amazing adventure. The stop in Taormina was also very interesting, Taormina is a very beautiful and quaint small city. The food and wine experience, from a local Enoteca, was also highly appreciated. I recommend this La Vacanza Travel to anyone!

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Perfect day at Mt. Etna and Taormina

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12 hour tour

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Lovely tour and lovely guide

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Great value!

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Amazing experience in spite of inclement weather!

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My Etna and Taormina

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Journey of a lifetime

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Very satisfied

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Must-do if spending a week in Taormina/Catania

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Well planned and enjoyable tour

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Etna and Taormina - unforgettable experience!

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Amazing!

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An excellent day in our lives.

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Etna and Taormina

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Beautiful start to a honeymoon

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Outstanding Visit to Mount Etna and Taormina

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Amazing!!

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Great memories!

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Expensive taxi but must see tour

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Best Tour Guide

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Don't miss it

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Fantastic trip up Etna and to Taormina!

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Only way to see Etna without the hassle of a hire car

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Views of Sicily

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