Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Welcome to “The Essentials” tour. This full day tour will give you the chance to visit one of the most important and beautiful cities of Sicily, commonly known as the pearl of the Ionian Sea, Taormina. You will also get the chance to set foot on the base of one of the most important and active volcanoes in Europe, the “Etna”. Join us in the perfect summary of Sicily.
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Taormina Etna Private Full day
MINIVAN/VAN
Pickup included
Taormina and Etna Full Day Tour from Giardini Naxos cruise port
Pickup included
What's included
Professional Local Tour Guide
Port Pick up and Drop off
Admission ticket to Greek Theater in Taormina
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
What to expect
Mount Etna
3h
A very large flat stretch at an altitude of 1900 meters, where the pine forest is, Pineta di Linguaglossa thins out towards the bare volcanic slopes above. Stop at Piano Provenzana to take an easy walk to see what remains of the most important hotels of the area, since these were demolished by a sudden and devastating eruption in 2002, the results of which can still be seen today.
Isola Bella
30m
This little island at the foot of Taormina, in the bay of the Ionian Sea, is a small oasis that is separated from the mainland by a strip of beach that appears or disappears depending on tides.
Porta Messina
20m
Inaugurated in 1808 by Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, marks the northern entrance to the historic center of the city. From it you can access Corso Umberto I°, the main street of Taormina.
Castello di Taormina
Pass by
The Arab-Norman Castle is an imposing construction located on the rock of Monte Tauro. This fortified construction probably dates back to the Byzantine age.
Villa Comunale
30m
It was built by order of Lady Trevelyan, an English noblewoman who was in exile on charges of having an affair with Queen Victoria's firstborn. Trevelyan settled in Taormina, where she married the mayor and purchased 87 lots of land to create the current Public Garden.
Ancient Theatre of Taormina
1h · Admission ticket included
The most important and best preserved ancient monument in Taormina. It was built in a wonderful panoramic spot, from which you can admire the mass of Etna and the Ionian Sea.
Piazza IX Aprile
25m
Piazza IX Aprile is the most elegant "living room" of Taormina. From the balcony you can admire a magnificent panorama that includes Etna, the bay of Naxos and the ruins of the ancient theater of Taormina.
Porta Catania di Taormina
20m
It marks the southern part of Corso Umberto I, it is part of the second city wall and its construction dates back to 1440, a date engraved on the aedicule depicting the Aragonese coat of arms in the center above the arch.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Cruise passengers: we will be waiting for you at the pier with a sign with your name on it
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining hours/time will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
