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Catania: Mount Etna and Taormina Private or Small-Group Day Tour

Day trips

  • 8–9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Experience the awe of Mount Etna and the charming town of Taormina on this unmissable excursion! Enjoy a small-group tour with personalized service at an affordable price, including a professional English-speaking driver or guide. Explore key highlights from your ship in a mini-van or mini-bus with minimal walking, VIP treatment, and an intimate group of fellow cruise passengers. Ascend Europe's largest active volcano to 6,000 feet, exploring extinct craters, lava flows, vineyards, and villages. Visit Taormina for shopping and exploration, Visit the inspiring Greek Theatre ruins with breathtaking views of the Straits of Messina, the Ionian Sea, and Mt Etna. Guests may also discover Sicilian beekeeping, with optional honey tastings and a variety of local products like flavored oils, wines, and liqueurs.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Minibus, Driver and Guide or driver-guide for the entire excursion for groups of 9-18 people
  • Air conditioned vehicles
  • All taxes, parking, tolls and gasoline
  • Minivan and an English-speaking Driver for up to Max 8 people

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Taormina Greek Theatre ruins

Itinerary

  1. Ascend the slopes of Europe's largest active volcano, reaching 6,000 feet above sea level, exploring extinct craters and lava flows amidst vineyards and villages

    1 h

  2. Journey onwards to the charming town of Taormina for shopping and exploration. Visit the inspiring Greek Theatre ruins, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Straits of Messina, the Ionian Sea, and majestic Mt Etna.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Personal pick-up from next to your ship straight outside the main terminal exit Personal drop-off at the end of the tour – 100% on time There your driver, driver-guide or guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign reading: "Mondo Guide".
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 18 travellers
Operated by
Mondo Guide Srl
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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