15 Oct 2019
Our guide was punctual in meeting us as we exited the cruise ship. We enjoyed Taormina and Etna, but there was very limited time when we arrived in Etna, so we could not take the cable car. The tour began in Taormina, a shopping area, where the guide gave us a couple hours free time. I would have preferred the opportunity to go to Etna first and then use any extra time to shop in Taormina.
Also, this is truly a personal driver, not a guided tour. The driver and the "guide" were friendly, but they shared very little information, even when asked direct questions.
The van was clean and comfortable and it could easily carry 5 or 6 passengers.