Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
The kit for visiting the Cave
Multilingual guide
Trekking shoes (on request)
Shuttle bus (return)
INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Sampling
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.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels, B&B, port, bus and train stations in Catania
Etna Tribe, Catania, Italy excursion made by etna tribe
Mount Etna, Catania, Italy trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna 60 minutes
Parco dell'Etna, Via del Convento, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna 60 minutes
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, Nicolosi, Italy Trekking through an old Silvestri crater 60 minutes
Funivia dell'Etna, Nicolosi, Italy Cablecar and jeep off road (Etna high altitude option)
95019 Zafferana Etnea CT, Italy visit of a lava cave with helmet and lamps 30 minutes
Enoteca Dell'etna, Ragalna, Italy Sampling of local products 30 minutes
Corso Umberto, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views 120 minutes
Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
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
Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Torre dell'Orologio, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Isola Bella, Taormina, Italy Stop to see the nature reserve "Isola bella" from above
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Palazzo Corvaja, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Piazza Duomo, Taormina, Italy free time in taormina with a little guide that describes the monuments
Chiesa Madonna della Rocca, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano, Taormina, Italy Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Brigid_H
11 Jul 2024
Andrea was an excellent tour guide. We had a wonderful experience from when he picked us up to when he dropped us off. He was kind, informed and thoughtful. He even recommended a place to eat for us that evening.
SLundy15
11 Jul 2024
We had a fantastic experience touring the lava caves, Mount Etna, that testing flavors from items made from products of the Mount Etna area and Taormina. Our tour guide Pepe was extremely informative on the areas we visited including the agricultural of the area surrounding Etna. The hiking on and around the craters of Etna was amazing and surprisingly a bit cold for it to be in July. I would advise a jacket that you can wear on Etna and then take off when touring Taormina. On the way back to Catania from Taormina we witnessed Etna’s eruptions. It was amazing to see the smoke/ash clouds but we also were able to witness the lava explosions as well. Due to the proximity of Etna to Catania, the volcanic ash covered everything in Catania. The Catania airport did close until about 3-4pm the next day due to the volcanic ash.
I would HIGHLY recommend this trip!
petercX5090ZG
10 Jul 2024
Had a brilliant time on this trip! Our guide was Claudio, and we couldn’t fault him. Great guide, very friendly, and took time to make sure we were all happy!
We opted for the cable car/4x4 bus / walk up Etna once we got to the volcano, but others in the group opted for a guided tour by Claudio around some of the lower (2000m) craters. There were also mountain bikes and quad bike tours available there ( all at extra costs), so you can completely customise your day. Afterwards, we saw a small lava cave and headed to Taormina for a couple of hours of lunch and exploring.
Highly recommended the tour as a way to taste a little bit of everything!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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