Activity provider: Kemedia
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From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

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    From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour

    Activity provider: Kemedia
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    From US$ 106.92 per person

    Explore the beautiful landscape of Mount Etna and its neighboring town of Taormina on this full-day tour. Set on the stunning coastline of Sicily, discover a fragile world that both thrives on and is threatened by its surroundings.

    About this activity

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    Duration 9 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
    Pickup included
    Hotels and B&Bs in Catania only
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Explore mysterious volcanic caves.
    • Taste organic produce straight from the fertile soils of the volcano.
    • Peer into the depths of the volcano from the ridge of an ancient crater.
    • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the beautiful town of Taormina.
    • Soak up spectacular views from the hillsides of Mount Etna.
    Full description

    No trip to Sicily would be complete without a visit to the tempestuous territories of Mount Etna. Just jump in the shuttle bus and head out into the lunar landscape of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. At over 6,500 ft (1,981 meters), this majestic mountain dominates the coastline, concealing plenty of treasures within its lair. Starting at Rifugio Sapienza, follow the line of the old Sivestri craters down into a cave of lava formed during the eruption of 1792. From here, head to the province of Zafferana, where you'll visit a local organic farm and sample honey and wine, cultivated in the fertile soils of the region. En route to Taormina, look at the spectacular wildlife reserve of Isola Bella from above. Upon arrival, spend lunch at your leisure, then re-group to check out the highlights of this unique historical town. From the old-world charm of the ancient Greek theater to the breathtaking views of the Bay of Nexus and the striking architecture of Palazza Corvaja, this town steals the heart of every visitor.

    Includes
    • Return transfer by shuttle bus
    • Pick-up is available from the city center
    • Multilingual tourist guide
    • Trekking shoes (on request)
    • Kit for cave visit
    • Sampling of local products
    • Infant price includes baby seat or baby carrier
    • Lunch
    • Optional visit to Greek Theater
    • High altitude option (to go up to 2,900 meters)
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Pets

    Know before you go

    • The cablecar up to 2,500 meters costs an additional 30€ per person
    • The cablecar with off-road bus and volcanic guide up to 2,900 meters (central craters) costs an additional 67€ per person
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 327 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.5/5
    • Value for money
      4.3/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    The guide was very pleasant . He explains a lot of things , he enjoy the trip with us . Etna is an interesting place to see and Taormina is a very nice place to be . Despite there are 9 hours the time fly and you simple enjoy the whole tour .

    April 25, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Romania Verified booking

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    Enzo was our guide. He was funny and accurate, and he could answer every question from us. We got enough free time to check seesights and shop. We hesitated which trip should be choosen (to go to very top of Etna or this: go to not the very top of Etna and see other things like Taurmina); i think we’ve chosen well.

    April 3, 2022

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    András – Hungary Verified booking

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    One of the few package tours where they don’t drive you to places were you’re obliged to buy something. We did stop at this honey and wine place but there was free tasting so that kind of made it up. Our guide, Nando, was also very considerate and made sure he checked on the conditions on Etna to make sure that we won’t be wasting money paying for a trip to the top of the volcano when all we’ll see is fog. He’s also an excellent driver, how he managed to not ram into at least several cars and pedestrians still amazes me. The Taormina part is also really nice, they let you roam free and it’s entirely up to you where you’d want to stuff your face and you have all the time you need to take selfies

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    March 12, 2022

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