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Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina

4.8228 reviewsCity tours

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Join this extraordinary opportunity to discover and visit Mt.Etna (90 km away from Messina). Walk on the lava, take pictures of the lunar-like landscape, and feel the thrill of standing on the highest active volcano in Europe. Learn about ancient eruptions and how man is now capable of leaving close to the volcano. Take a stop in Taormina, the most famous tourist destination in the area, and visit Corso Umberto with its exclusive shops and renowned cafés. Enjoy a lunch with a view or indulge in a nice walk through the maze of narrow streets to find your favorite view of the Ionian Sea.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Tour leader
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Live commentary on board

What's not

  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino

    Passes by

  2. The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli

    Passes by

  3. It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina

    Passes by

  4. Stop at the tourist station and enjoy a walk on the lava with outstanding views. Explore the local store selling souvenirs made of lava, and taste local products, such as honey and liquors

    1 h

  5. Explore one of the most famous tourist destinations in Sicily. Stop at Porta Catania and start walking along Corso Umberto, the main street featuring many historical monuments, shops and restaurants where you can try local and tasty food.

    1.5 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Meeting point
FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
Operated by
DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Minimum number of 4 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 194 city tours we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 194.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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