Mount Etna & Taormina Excursion in Sicily Departing from Malta
- 16 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Sicily is a land of diversity; you cannot do it justice in a short period of time. It is easy to forget that the island, with a population of 5 million, only became part of the Italian state in 1860. We suggest you look out for the ever-changing landscape, a feature even on a short trip, and it is not every day that you will visit a volcano, Etna, the characteristic hilltop towns rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693, and the affluence of picturesque Taormina. There is only one thing we are certain of you will enjoy Sicily!
Inclusions
What's included
- Ferry to Sicily including return
- Coach transfers in Sicily
- Local English speaking guide
What's not
- Meals and drinks are not included
- Local transport to the Virtu Passenger Terminal
Itinerary
Sicily’s prime tourist resort was discovered by the British aristocracy in the mid 1800s. Facing Etna and the blue Mediterranean, this peaceful panoramic resort, 206m above sea level was colonized by the Greeks who built a theatre in the Hellenic period – 4B.C. The present Teatro Greco, altered by the Romans, is the venue for classical plays every summer. The main street, the elegant Corso Umberto, with its cafés, restaurants and boutiques is a bustle of nationalities. NOTE: Total tour duration includes check-in time and the travelling on the ferry to/from Malta.
On the way to Mt. Etna we stop to sample some typical Sicilian delicacies, including wines / almond sweets and honey; these Sicilian specialties are for sale (no obligation to buy).
The largest and most active volcano in Europe. The climb to the crater takes us through picturesque villages and an ever changing landscape. The lower slopes of the volcano are extremely fertile with groves of oranges, lemons and other Mediterranean flora and of course vines which produce Sicily’s best wines. We go through forests of chestnut trees which gradually give way to oak, beech, birch and pine.
NOTE: Total tour duration includes check-in time and the travelling on the ferry to/from Malta.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You will need to make your own way to the port of departure. Check-in needs to be made 1 hour prior departure time. Please bring a valid travel document.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 150 travellers
- Operated by
- Virtu Ferries LTD
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- NOTE: Total tour duration includes check-in time and the travelling on the ferry to/from Malta.
How it compares in Malta, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 93 day trips we list in Malta, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 56 of 93.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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