Private Taormina & Mount Etna Tour from Taormina
Taormina, Italyby Gialpi DMC
- 6 hours
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Italian
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Overview
Meeting with your private driver and start a pleasant drive through the countryside and mountain villages to Rifugio Sapienza, Mt. Etna volcano’s base station, the highest volcano in Europe with its 3,340 meters above sea level. After return back with driver to Taormina to experience with a professional guide the magic of this Sicilian resort , and discover why it is called the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” on a 2-hours walking tour tailored just for you.
What's included
- Hotel drop-off
- Pickup at Taormina Hotels if centrally located
- 2 hours private Licensed Guide
- 4hours private Driver and vehicle to Mt. Etna
- Transport by private vehicle
- Admission tickets to the Etna excursion (the portion on the volcano is a group excursion so passengers will join other persons)
- Entrance fees to Greek Amphitheater in Taormina (optional)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Mount Etna
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Depart your hotel with your expert driver to begin your excursion to Mt. Etna, Europe's largest live volcano and one of the world's most active. Enjoy a pleasant drive through the countryside and mountain villages to Rifugio Sapienza, the volcano’s base station where you will see the evidence of the eruptions of 1982, 2001 and 2002. You can upgrade your experience with a guided trip to the volcano’s upper crater. Travel up by cable car to La Montagnola, at an altitude of 8250 ft where to meet the alpine licensed guide and travel by off road vehicle through the eerie lava-scape to the top of the crater, at approximately 9,500 ft (3,000 meters)
- 2
Taormina
Pass by
After Mt. Etna visit, return back to Taormina where you'll meet your private licensed Guide to discover the romance of Taormina on a 2-hours walking tour, and stroll down typical medieval streets of this “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. Taormina really seems to be born as a tourist resort since past times, when ancient people chose it as their residential site thank to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina’s golden times: the splendid Greek Theatre, the Roman “Naumachiae”, the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicolò, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint Stefano, the public gardens, the “Badia Vecchia”
Meeting and pickup
Pick up at any accomodation in Taormina if it can be reached by car
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- comfortable shoes recommended
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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