Mount Etna Tour from Palermo (with Taormina option)

Duration11h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

2 Mount Etna experiences from Palermo (availability depends on the selected date).

Travel across Sicily to discover Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, with free time at Rifugio Sapienza at approximately 1,800 meters above sea level.

OPTION 1: Etna & Taormina Full-Day Tour
Enjoy about 2.5 hours of free time on Mount Etna with the possibility to purchase the optional ascent to approximately 2,800 meters by cable car and 4x4 vehicle (€85 approx., paid on site). Continue to Taormina for independent sightseeing and free time. No guided visit or entrance tickets included. Total duration: approximately 12 hours.

OPTION 2: Mount Etna Only from Palermo
Spend more time on Mount Etna with approximately 3.5–4 hours of free time at Rifugio Sapienza. Optional ascent available at extra cost. Includes round-trip transportation and tour escort assistance. Total duration: approximately 11 hours.

Please note: this is not a hiking tour and no trekking guide is included.

Options

Mount Etna and Taormina

Mount Etna & Taormina option: This option is designed to spend more time on Mount Etna (max 2 hours and Taormina (max 2 hours)

Mount Etna only from Palermo

Mount Etna only from palermo: This option is designed for travelers who prefer to spend more time on Mount Etna without visiting Taormina.

What's included

Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
self guided visit as per itinerary
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo

Meals and beverages
Gratuities
Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
Entrance fees

What to expect

Mount Etna
2h · Admission ticket not included

A short stop on the way climbing up the Volcano, then reach Rifugio Sapienza and have free time to explore the area or ascent to the top on your own.
Taormina
2h

Independent visit of the town. Stroll around, relax or visit the Greek Theatre (admission fees not included). If The stop is included in the option booked

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure is Fixed at 6:40am from Piazza Ruggero Settimo 15
(between Prada Store and Hotel Politeama) please be ready 10 minutes before.

Due to traffic, the pick-up could be arranged with a flexibility of approx 15 minutes.

End point

Departure is Fixed at 6:40am from Piazza Ruggero Settimo 15
(between Prada Store and Hotel Politeama) please be ready 10 minutes before.

Due to traffic, the pick-up could be arranged with a flexibility of approx 15 minutes.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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