Private Taormina & Mount Etna Tour from Taormina

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Meeting with your private driver and start a pleasant drive through the countryside and mountain villages to Rifugio Sapienza, Mt. Etna volcano’s base station, the highest volcano in Europe with its 3,340 meters above sea level. After return back with driver to Taormina to experience with a professional guide the magic of this Sicilian resort , and discover why it is called the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” on a 2-hours walking tour tailored just for you.

What's Included

Hotel drop-off
Pickup at Taormina Hotels if centrally located
2 hours private Licensed Guide
4hours private Driver and vehicle to Mt. Etna
Transport by private vehicle
Admission tickets to the Etna excursion (the portion on the volcano is a group excursion so passengers will join other persons)
Entrance fees to Greek Amphitheater in Taormina (optional)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up at any accomodation in Taormina if it can be reached by car

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Depart your hotel with your expert driver to begin your excursion to Mt. Etna, Europe's largest live volcano and one of the world's most active. Enjoy a pleasant drive through the countryside and mountain villages to Rifugio Sapienza, the volcano’s base station where you will see the evidence of the eruptions of 1982, 2001 and 2002. You can upgrade your experience with a guided trip to the volcano’s upper crater. Travel up by cable car to La Montagnola, at an altitude of 8250 ft where to meet the alpine licensed guide and travel by off road vehicle through the eerie lava-scape to the top of the crater, at approximately 9,500 ft (3,000 meters)

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    After Mt. Etna visit, return back to Taormina where you'll meet your private licensed Guide to discover the romance of Taormina on a 2-hours walking tour, and stroll down typical medieval streets of this “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. Taormina really seems to be born as a tourist resort since past times, when ancient people chose it as their residential site thank to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina’s golden times: the splendid Greek Theatre, the Roman “Naumachiae”, the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicolò, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint Stefano, the public gardens, the “Badia Vecchia”

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • comfortable shoes recommended
Supplied by Gialpi DMC

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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