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Mount Etna Half-Day Small Group Tour from Taormina

Taormina, Italyby Etna People s.n.c.

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

Get close and personal with Sicily’s most famous volcano on this six-hour, small-group tour. Set off from Taormina — hotel pickups and drop-offs in the vicinity are included upon request — and arrive at Mount Etna, where you’ll spend the day walking through craters, exploring a lava cave, and learning about the volcano’s past eruptions at max. 2000 meters of altitude. Afterwards, you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, a little dessert and a sweet wine taste.

What's included

  • Expert Naturalistic Guide
  • Pickup and drop-off nearby the hotel
  • Helmet and flashlight
  • Free rental of hiking boots and jackets
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Porta Catania di Taormina

    Pass by

    our starting point (pickups from accommodations or agreed meeting points in Taormina available)

  2. 2

    Monti Sartorius

    1.5 hours

    Here, you will begin the trekking portion of this experience, where you will learn about the volcano's history while exploring craters and lava caves.

Meeting and pickup

Please provide your accommodation address/hotel in the Taormina - Giardini Naxos area: we will contact you to confirm the pickup outside/nearby the hotel or at a convenient meeting point (for Castelmola, Trappitello and Letojanni we have fixed meeting points).

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available, please specify any dietary requirements in the booking request
  • Tours in other languages (French and Spanish) can be arranged upon request, if received with adequate notice.
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  • We suggest dressing according to the season (consider that the temperature on Etna is usually lower)
  • Please let us know your shoe sizes if you require hiking boots
  • The trip is not recommended for participants suffering form heart diseases or other serious medical conditions
  • Customers will be contacted the day before the tour to confirm the pickup details (hotel if possibile, or in a meeting point nearby).
  • We do not recommend participation for pregnant women after the 4th month.

Cancellation policy

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

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