Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina

4.3 (281 reviews) Taormina, Italy
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 49 travelers

Overview

Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a multilingual guided tour from Taormina. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano, and views from it over Parco dell'Etna (the national park) are breathtaking. Explore the foothills around the base station on a 3-hour independent hike, or optionally upgrade (extra) to include transport by 4x4 Torsus vehicles to Mount Etna’s upper area and an escorted walking tour with Mountain Guide service. Main departure point is from Taormina Bus Terminal. Alternative pick-up points are available along the route only on request by providing the full address.

Options

Mount Etna Upper Crater

Includes round-trip transport from Taormina, transport to the volcano and walking tour. Ascent by cable car up to 2500m and continue on jeeps to the authorized crater zones at approx 3000m with guides

Foothills Only

Includes round-trip transport from Taormina and free time in the foothills of Mount Etna

What's included

  • Professional multilingual guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Wind jackets and boots rental

What to expect

  1. Taormina
    Pass by
    Pick up point only on request.
  2. Mount Etna
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina beach, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact for information about pick up.The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.

End point

Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina beach, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact for information about pick up.The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Alpine Guides usually speak English and Italian.
  • Please note that for your safety, all excursions to Etna do not reach the edge of the main craters and customers are always kept on a safety zone.
  • The cost of the excursion to Etna, ascent inclusive, has a special price valid only with advance reservation. When buying the ascent on board, the cost will be higher.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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