​​​​​Taormina & Mount Etna to 2900m
Excursions & day trips

​​​​​Taormina & Mount Etna to 2900m

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 10 reviews
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$159.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the glamourous town of Taormina, the Ioanian Pearl
  • Immerse yourself in two Sicilian icons
  • Learn the secrets of Mt Etna and its relationship with locals
  • Enjoy the impressive view from the top of the volcano
What to expect

Mt. Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and a true icon of Sicily. By coach, cable-car and minibus you‘ll ascend 2900 mts above sea level to the famous mountains main crater. What's more, on this full day experience, you‘ll get to visit one of Italy's most beautiful towns too.

Perched on a clifftop overlooking sweeping bays, Taormina is home to some of the best-preserved historic landmarks in the world. Take time to sip a cappuccino in the Piazza Nove Aprile, browse the chic boutiques, or check out the town's star attraction – its ancient Greek-Roman theatre. Whatever you do, you'll have plenty of free time to explore one of the prettiest towns in Italy.

Once you've had your fill of sightseeing, it's on to Mount Etna – Europe's highest volcano. But the coach can only take you so far. So you'll grab a cable car or an all-terrain vehicle and journey up to 2,900 metres for the grandstand views atop this historic landmark.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Ascent to 2900 mts
What to remember
  • Lunch and entrance fees not included
  • We recommend you wear comfortable, thick-soled shoes
  • Bring a jacket or cardigan, jumper and windbreaker
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers, guests with reduced mobility or asthma sufferers
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers

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  • John

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    It was far too long. From a 14 hour day we spent 9 hours on the coach. We lost 2.5 hours to drop offs and pick ups. Eg we were picked up at 6.40am, bu ...

  • Anita

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I really enjoyed this trip the guide was very informative and and very friendly. I felt well liked after and she made feel safe and secure!

  • Tom

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We enjoyed the day, however needed more time in Taormina, would have preferred separate trips. Etna was good, but too long there. Taormina was inter ...

  • Emily

    From United Kingdom - October 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Transfer was an hour and a half whereas Palermo airport was fifty minutes away. Great hotel luxury accommodation. Hotel needed more seating for the ev ...

  • Very very long day

    From United Kingdom - September 2022

    Traveled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Tour guide great , but very very long day and long travel time on mini bus

  • Melanie

    From United Kingdom - September 2022

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I'd have liked longer in Taormina and I never want to go up another volcano in a cable car as long as I live! The tour would have been cheaper booking ...

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