10 Day Trips from in Taormina That You Shouldn't Miss

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Taormina. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.

Inclusions: Multilingual guide, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, Shuttle bus (round-trip), The equipment for visiting the cave, Trekking shoes (on request), INFANT - baby seat and carrier (on request)

Exclusions: All that is not specified under “the cost includes, cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m (to pay on the spot), cableway to reach 2500 m (to pay on the spot)

Explore the quaint, Sicilian town of Taormina, overlooking the Ionian Sea, on this private tour. Visit famous sites like the Greek theater and the Cathedral. Admire the view on Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos bay. Enjoy a boat excursion that fascinating you with the caves around Isola Bella.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy the very best of Mt Etna with a cable car trip and off-road ride up to the 2900 meters! After admiring the incredible panoramic view, you will head to Taormina town with your private driver. After lunch, you will be free to visit the Greek Amphitheatre of Taormina, browse the very enjoyable city by walk and do some exclusive shopping if you wish. Your Etna and Taormina day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from Catania.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Catania, Off Road trip by shared off road vehicles up to 2900 meters, Afternoon free visit to the city of Taormina, Private Driver, Transport by 4 places air-conditioned private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Greek Amphitheater in Taormina, Lunch

Join with us the Mt Etna & Taormina tour! This excursion gives you the opportunity to visit two of the most attractive places in Sicily in just one day! Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a snack with sandwiches or, according to the weather conditions, you will do an outdoor picnic with typical Sicilian Street food. The lunch will be accompanied by water and local red Etna wine. Then we will move to the beautiful town of Taormina. Relax yourself having a walk along Corso Umberto, buying some souvenirs for your relatives and friends, discovering the magic of the Greek Theater, or simply taking pictures of the beautiful landscape. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French.

Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Transport service via Jeep or minibus from Catania, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transfer to Taormina

Exclusions: Souvenirs, Ticket for the Greek Theater

This full-day excursion will allow you to first visit the picturesque village of Castiglione di Sicilia and then taste some wines of strictly local production, among the excellences in the field of the Etnean viticulture and not, discovering also the interesting production phases, walking through vineyards and ancient wineries. You will visit the first winery where you'll have a wine tasting; in the second winery, we'll also offer you lunch with typical Sicilian products.

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle

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The small-groups formula makes your tour unique and customized for your needs: our expert and passionate tour leaders will take care of you; they will lead you to the discovery of our territory in a friendly, cosy and at the same educational atmosphere.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Multilingual Tour Leader/Driver

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums and archaeological areas;, Touristic guide inside the historical sites;, Snacks

ETNA & TAORMINA To visit in one day two unmissable sites of Eastern Sicily Etna is the highest terrestrial active volcano of the Eurasian plate. Its frequent eruptions throughout history have changed, sometimes even profoundly, the surrounding landscape, arriving several times to threaten the populations settled around it. The UNESCO Committee has included Mount Etna in the list of heritage assets. Taormina is a famous tourist city, also a destination for artists, writers and intellectuals (among these, Goethe and Truman Capote stayed there). Particularly loved not only for the scenic beauty and the fantastic panorama, but also for its "sweet life", permissiveness and transgression. Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Assistance throughout the tour. "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination ... !!!"

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up by jeep or minibus in Catania, directly at the hotels or at a meeting point., Professional naturalistic guide (geologists, volcanologists, agronomists) and passionate about trekking, Lunch bag, Insurance, Equipment, if requested at the time of booking.

Exclusions: Extra costs not included or not foreseen, Bottled water

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, travel to a local chalet where you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, cake and an almond wine taster for dessert.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Helmet and flashlight, Snacks and beverages, Free rental of hiking boots and jackets, Expert Naturalistic Guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Your friendly private guide will tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages, you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally reach “Rifugio Sapienza” at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.

Inclusions: Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car, Private local tour leader, Private driver/guide, Guided tour of Etna, Visit to local honey farm and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car, Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (65 Euro for 1 person), Gratuities

During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, 3-course lunch, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Equipment (Hiking boots, helmets, torches), Insurance, Expert Naturalistic Guide

Exclusions: Souvenirs