Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania

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Mt. Etna and Taormina village full day tour from Catania — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View of Etna from Taormina — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover two of Eastern Sicily’s most iconic destinations on a full-day Etna & Taormina tour designed for the whole family.

Travel from the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna to the timeless beauty of Taormina, combining nature, culture and breathtaking views in one unforgettable experience.

Accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the Etna Park, admire surreal lava fields and extinct craters, and learn about the powerful forces that shaped this unique land.

From Rifugio Sapienza, choose between a walk with a local passionate guide or the high-altitude option with cable car and 4x4 bus.

Visit a lava cave and enjoy a tasting of local honey, olive oil and traditional products.

The journey continues to Taormina, with stunning views of Isola Bella aboard our van, before enjoying free time to explore its charming streets, historic monuments, and elegant shops at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: EtnaTribe

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Included: The kit for visiting the Cave
Included: Tasting (oil, honey)
Included: Multilingual guide
Included: Trekking shoes (on request)
Included: Shuttle bus (return) - from Catania downtown

Not included

Not included: Authorized tourist guide in Taormina (on request)
Not included: All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
Not included: OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as Cablecar, quad and bike as an alternative to trek
Not included: Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control

Itinerary

Etna Tribe

Passing by

excursion made by etna tribe
Mount Etna

one hour

trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

trekking through a natural path of parco dell'Etna
Funivia dell'Etna

Passing by

Cablecar and jeep off road (Etna high altitude option)
Stop 5

30 min

visit of a lava cave with helmet and lamps
Stop 6

30 min

Sampling of local products
Corso Umberto

1 h 30 min

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Piazza IX Aprile

Passing by

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Stop 9

Passing by

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

Passing by

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Torre dell'Orologio

Passing by

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Isola Bella

Passing by

Stop to see the nature reserve "Isola bella" from above
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano

Passing by

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Palazzo Corvaja

Passing by

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Piazza Duomo

Passing by

free time in taormina with a little guide that describes the monuments
Chiesa Madonna della Rocca

Passing by

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

Passing by

Free time in Taormina, one of the most quaint villages in Sicily...enchanted by its alleys, gardens and endless sea views
Catania

Passing by

Return to Catania

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

La Collegiata
Frankie's House B&b
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Mercure Catania Excelsior
Hotel Etnea 316
Hotel Villa Romeo
Residence Hotel La Ville
Sikelia-Sicilian Rooms
Le Dimore Degli Archi Rooms & Suite Catania
NH Catania Centro
San Demetrio Hotel
Hotel Valentino

and 56 more pickup points

Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Catania city.