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Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

Catania, Italy

Etna and Taormina Full Day Tour from Catania

From $101.80

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

9 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Marvel over the geological wonders of Mount Etna, then visit the elegant resort town of Taormina on this action-packed full-day tour from Catania. Soak up the dramatic scenery of Europe’s highest active volcano as you visit the hilltop resort of Refugio Sapienza; As an alternative to trekking, you can catch the cable car to the 9,514-foot (2,900-meter) peak of Mount Etna (optional) and explore a natural lava cave. After exploring the lava cave, have a delicious tasting of the local products such as honey, oil and wine. On the way to Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella” from above. Then spend the afternoon enjoying your free time in Taormina, among medieval churches, ancient Greek theater, and lively shopping district.

Full-day tour of Mount Etna and Taormina from Catania
Ride the cable car up the active volcano of Mount Etna (own expense)
Venture underground to explore a natural lava cave
Visit the historic monuments of mountainside Taormina

What's Included

Shuttle bus (return)
Multilingual guide
The kit for visiting the Cave
Sampling
Trekking shoes (on request)
INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

Hotels, B&B, port, bus and train stations in Catania

What To Expect

Etna Tribe (Pass By)

Mount Etna

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Parco dell'Etna

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Funivia dell'Etna (Pass By)

Grotta dei Tre Livelli

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Enoteca Dell'Etna

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corso Umberto

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza IX Aprile (Pass By)

Villa Comunale di Taormina (Pass By)

Ancient Theatre of Taormina (Pass By)

Torre dell'Orologio (Pass By)

Isola Bella (Pass By)

Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano (Pass By)

Palazzo Corvaja (Pass By)

Piazza Duomo (Pass By)

Chiesa Madonna della Rocca (Pass By)

Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:How can I let you know where to pick me up?

A:We offer pick ups from hotels in Catania, so let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

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Reviews

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823 reviews

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Great day trip excursion!

A_G, May 2024

Had a great time. Our guide was Lorenzo and he was very knowledgeable and brought us everywhere! We had a day full of adventure and excitement. Thank you very much!

Not a tour I would do again

Sivan_T, May 2024

Our guide (Giuseppe) was good. Taormina is, of course, gorgeous. However, the winery we were taken to, after Mt. Etna, was, in our opinion, a complete waste of time. The time there would have been better spent at Taormina where there is so much to see and do. We were treated to some food samples at this winery and a couple of wine droplets which were mediocre at best. In addition, the woman at this winery who gave us a few samples of Sicilian liquor at the end seemed to be in a hurry, disinterested and wearing a political symbol around her neck that was quite offensive. For this reason alone I would avoid this winery and likely tell others to avoid this tour.

Wonderful tour

Tricia_M, Apr 2024

I wonderful tour. We had an infant and a toddler and Claudio was patient with us. He was also knowledgeable and attentive

The great outdoors combined with luxurious Italian tourism

David_P, 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.

Perfect day at Mt. Etna and Taormina

Barbara_M, 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.

Loved climbing Mt. Etna

Samantha_D, 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.

Mount Etna, Taormina tour.

Claire_G, 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 Viator to anyone!

Full day itinerary even without summitting.

Hal_B, Apr 2024

Excellent full day with an excellent guide. We did not understand that this tour does NOT included a hike to the summit- the only way to get there is to pay extra for the bus/chairlift which most of our group did...., but even without it our guide took us to climb/visit some dormant craters and even a quiet area where the fauna is re-growing from a past eruption.

Lovely tour and lovely guide

JonKarl_J, Apr 2024

Our guide Lorenzo was super, drove us well and told us detailed stories and lore. Etna and Taormina were very impressive and wonderful. Booking was simple and efficient. Would recommend to everyone.

Great guide - really...

Clorinda_L, Apr 2024

Great guide - really personable - brought Sicily to life. Great tailoring of the trip to needs of clients

Excellent Trip

Marek_P, Apr 2024

Both Etna and Taormina were wonderful experiences. The guide was fantastic. A must to do if you are spending a few days in Catania.

A fun full day outing

Charlene_M, Apr 2024

Our guide was wonderful - knowledgeable and friendly. He was a great driver too! We saw a lot, hiked up to the top, on a fine sunny clear day. We had a nice break, eating & chatting, in a small town. Free time in Taormina gave us a nice walk through the shops area, and time to see the great Greek theatre. It was a small group of 6, a good size. It was a full day, all very enjoyable. I would recommend it!

Great value!

Kaleigh_M, Apr 2024

Enzo was an amazing tour guide! He is a beautiful storyteller & very knowledgeable. We were so grateful everyone in our tour group was so friendly & conversational. Mt Etna was beautiful & the weather was perfect. All of us chose to do the optional cable car & the view was stunning. If you want lava rock souvenirs buy them there, it was so hard to find them anywhere else! I loved learning about the cave systems & the organic farm was really cute. I enjoyed the tasting, even bought some items to take home. Taormina was gorgeous! We spent 2 hours there. We could have stayed longer, but 2 hours felt good for us. Overall great tour & worth every penny. Enzo was a great driver (I didnt get car sick!) & I’m so happy about the memories we made.

Awesome Experience

DebraDenise_C, Apr 2024

Moreno was fantastic! I felt like it was a friend showing me the sights and telling me the local history. You would be in great hands if he was your guide. The small group tour allowed us to stick close together but Moreno assured us that no one would be left behind. A delightful person and a highly qualified guide. Hugs from us.

A great day

Petya_D, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Simone, was the kind of person you need to meet and get to know in Italy. He was cheerful, knowledgeable, loved his island, and was ready to share all this with you. We totally recommend this excursion and Simone. 😊🇮🇹 #AmazingItaly #TravelGuide

Not worth the price.

Erin_C, Apr 2024

Way overpriced for basically a ride to Etna and Taormina. There were 3 options on stand and were told they last the same amount of time…but 3 of us were waiting in the parking lot at the allotted time. If we’d known that it was a “soft” time we would’ve stayed at our table and got food. So because of waiting we only had 1.5 hours in Taormina but hadn’t eaten, this part of the trip took up food and left no time to explore the sites. You could get a little shopping in and lunch but nothing else. Timing was poor and the “wine tasting” was a sip poured into plastic cups that I could get in a frat house. Should be left out. My guide Nando was great..the review has nothing to do with him, but the overpriced poor timing of the tour. Do not recommend.

Worthwhile trip

Sue_H, Apr 2024

Nando was a very knowledgeable and excellent guide. Living locally, he knew so much.The trip to Etna was great. My only criticism is that I would have liked longer in Taormina.

Great tour

Iryna_T, Mar 2024

Carmello was a really nice and professional guide. Despite bad weather on Etna, he managed to make our trip as pleasant and interesting as possible. The pick up and drop off was on time. By 6 pm we were back to hotel. Overall it was a great experience 😌

The visit in the cave and...

Elizabeth_B, Mar 2024

The visit in the cave and Taormina. The guide was very nice and knew his subject. The trip to Etna was fun but it was super cold so we waited in the coffee shop for everyone else.

My Etna and Taormina

Rosetta_C, Mar 2024

The views in both places were amazing. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly.

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