Discover the natural beauty of Mount Etna, the highest-located active volcano in Europe. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique landscape and make use of free time to explore Taormina at your leisure.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian
- Pickup included
- Get picked up from your accommodation in Catania city/surrounding areas.
Experience
Highlights
- Discover ancient volcano craters, lava caves, and breathtaking landscapes
- Enjoy a delicious Sicilian dish in an Etna village
- Benefit from free time to explore Taormina at your leisure
Full description
COVID-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
Begin your Sicilian adventure with pickup from your hotel at 9 AM. Sit back and relax as you’re transported in comfort to a truly unique location, Mount Etna.
Positioned above the convergent plate margin between the cities of Messina and Catania, Mount Etna is the highest-located active volcano in all of Europe. Learn about this fascinating volcano from your expert guide, and explore its ancient craters and lava caves with helmets and torches.
Then move on to explore Taormina at your leisure without a guide. Discover one of the most pristine areas of Sicily, celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes, marine beauty, baroque and medieval monuments, and its quaint Greek theater.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Multilingual local guide
- Volcano tour
- Lava cave visit
- Tour guide in Taormina
- Lunch
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
What to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Jacket
Know before you go
- Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the lava cave visit and lunch are temporarily suspended. More time will be dedicated to hiking and sightseeing.
- The recommended clothing for this experience is hiking shoes and a windbreaker.
