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Things to do in Zafferana Etnea, Sicily: The Best Private Tours
Zafferana Etnea (Sicilian: Zafarana) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Catania.
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1. Day trip Etna and Taormina Highlights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
In this tour you will enjoy the Etna Volcano and the town of Taormina. Visiting the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna and the Most charming and beautiful town of Sicily, Taormina The Day trip Etna and Taormina Highlights, is perfect if you start from Hotels or Ports of Messina, Taormina or Giardini Naxos and sourrounding villages. Private and Exclusive Tour for everyone, without difficulty and very satisfying. During the trip there will be the opportunity to taste the products of Etna territory in a famous Farm in Zafferana Etnea.
Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By onicaras
We visited Sicily for approx a month in January. We decided not to drive ourselves and used a company called Taormina Transfer. They are extremely flexible and will do as little as transfer you from Catania airport to Taormina or arrange a trip all around Sicily with day tours like they did for us. Always on time and very pleasant. Maria and Massimo were great and nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend them.
2. Private Tour Etna and Taormina from Catania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the landscapes of the largest active Volcano in Europe recognized as Unesco heritage, taste the flavors of typical Sicilian products and be fascinated by the Greek Roman history that Taormina offers us.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver or Hostess speaking the language of the tour you have chosen for explanations on the mini van, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, theaters, food and drinks, entrance to the cable car, Tips (optional), Authorized Tour Guide
Reviewed By Diana Z
Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.
3. Etna - Taormina - Castelmola
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Ascending the southern slope of Mount Etna, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002, and see up close its destructive effects. We will reach an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. Here you will walk on the edge of the craters, admiring the breathtaking landscape. On the way back, we will stop in a Honey Farm where you can learn the procedures for production of organic honey and taste varieties of honey and many other typical products like extra virgin olive oil, wine, Sicilian pesto etc. In Taormina, you will walk through the town enjoying the beauty of the historical center and the city's main attractions (Greek Theater, Cathedral, Belvedere Square). Afterwords, we will visit the characteristic medieval village of Castelmola with its Cathedral and the main square with its wonderful view on Mount Etna. An almost compulsory stop is Turrisi Coffee Shop, where it is possible to taste a special almond wine.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entry ticket for attractions
Reviewed By pibi1998
First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!
4. Etna tour with lunch and wine tasting in the cellar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sicily Ncc is very attentive to the needs of its customers, together we can manage places to visit and times of departure and end of the tour. Contact us for information
Inclusions: Private Transport With New Mercedes E-Class Luxury, Private Transport With New Mercedes V-Class Luxury Minivan, Lunch, Wine tasting, Honey tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tour departure from Taormina, Departure Tour from Syracuse
Reviewed By Antiguadevotee
I am a wheelchair user. Our hotel reception booked N.C.C. to take myself and sister to Mount Etna. Antonino arrived on time and put wheelchair into boot and assisted me into car. He was extremely kind during the trip and it was a pleasure to meet him.
5. Etna 2000 m
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
You will visit the highest active volcano in Europe, declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. You will reach Mount Etna at 2000m above the sea level. You will visit two extinct craters and a lava cave. You will have the opportunity to take stunning photos at the amazing Valle del Bove. Last but not least, you will have the chance to taste typical local products, such as honey, wine, olive oil and much more, at a farm located in Zaffeana Etnea
Inclusions: Typical products tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch on request to be booked in advance
Reviewed By Duncan S
Etna 3000m trip with additional wine tasting at the Gambino winery. Well organised private tour with a guide who spoke perfect English and who couldn't be more knowledgeable or accommodating. Excellent experience all round.
6. Etna Alba: Exciting excursion with Typical Sicilian Breakfast (Private Tour)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
With this excursion we will reach one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Etna volcano to admire the sweet beauty of the sunrise. The Sartorius Mountains (1,720 m) will be the place where we will wait for the sunrise. They are ancient craters formed during the 1865 eruption. The name is a tribute to Wolfgang Sartorius von Waltershausen, the first scientist to catalog the eruptions of the volcano in the 19th century. From the Sartorius Mountains we will move to the Grotta della Neve, a small lava flow tunnel used in the past as a snow mill (place where snow was kept for the summer season). The last leg of the tour will take us to Case Pietracannone. From the structure we will follow the path to Monte Fontane, crossing the lava fields of the eruptions of 1950-51 and 1979. Reached the top of the mountain (1,278 m), in front of us the panorama will open on the vast black sea of the Valle del Bove. Returning to the meeting point we will thank our guests with a typical Sicilian breakfast.
Inclusions: Transfer with 4WD, Typical breakfast with granita and brioches
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By davidX6295RW
We did the ‘Etna Three Thousand’ guided tour, meeting at the coffee bar at 0830. Our guide was Giacomo, who was absolutely fantastic! He drove us to the cable car, where we ascended part way up the mountain, and then trekked up the rest. Giacomo took us to where we could look out and see the towns and villages - and clouds - way below the mountain. He brought us to the edge of a crater where we could run all the way down. I was a bit nervous about doing this but the volcanic sand was very soft and this was so much fun! While we rested at the bottom of the crater Giacomo gave us refreshments and explained more about the mountain. He really knows the history and geology of the mountain. We continued on to where we could watch the volcano erupting at a safe distance, then trekked to another crater, where he brought us down and let us experience how hot it was. Giacomo really took care of us, giving us better jackets to wear on top of what we brought. The wind made it rather cold, so this was very much appreciated. He also lent us more appropriate hiking shoes. Overall this trek took us almost 5 hours and was the highlight of our time in Sicily! I highly recommend this company (and Giacomo!) — David D., from Washington DC, USA
7. Etna and surroundings
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Together with us you will have the opportunity to experience the Etna volcano together with certified professionals and nature lovers. A tour of nature and flavors that offers you the opportunity to visit, in complete safety, ancient craters, lava flow caves and, finally, lets you get to know the intense flavors of this land up close with a free tasting of typical products.
Inclusions: Helmets and Flashlights
Exclusions: The tour price does not include lunch or bottled water
8. Etna helicopter tour, with volcanologist guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Etna3340 offers you a helicopter tour on Mount Etna, for unique sensations in a breathtaking geographical context. The helicopter flight over Mount Etna honors one of the great natural treasures of Sicily.
Inclusions: We offer coffee, small bottles of water and sodas., If there is space available, a volcanologist guide will be on board with you., Complete tour of Etna by helicopter (around 30 minutes)
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Lynn1546
A great day out started by being collected by our guide Roberto, taken for breakfast and collected lunch and any equipment required. On to the cable car and then the hike up the mountain. One French and one English speaking guide with our group of ten, who were so knowledgeable passing on so much information. An amazing day and thank you.
9. 8-Day Authentic Gastronomic Sicilian Experience in Sicily
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join us in this exciting one-week gastronomic adventure, where you will live like a local on the exquisite 18th-century villa for the whole stay, let a Michelin star chief teach you the authentic Sicilian recipes in a fun and lively cooking class and try the most delicious wines in a winery at the foot of Etna. Enjoy the breathtaking views over Monti Iblei hills, intriguing excursions in UNESCO heritage cities, authentic experiences, and delightful meals in the best local restaurants. All of the experiences in the program are included in the price of the tour, so you will need your wallet only for personal expenses.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Culinary master class from a Michelin-star chef, Airport shuttle
Exclusions: Flight tickets , Medical insurance, Personal expenses
10. Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 15 reviews
Thanks to this tour you will have the opportunity to experience unique emotions, mixed with amazement and fear, for the breathtaking scenery and views but also the devastating and merciless power of the volcano that with its lava flows sweeps everything and changes the ambiance for centuries. But the volcano is also a big good brother for local people, giving them the fruits of the fertile land that you can taste first at the honey farm and then at the winery, thus immersing yourself in the aromas and flavors typical of this wonderful land full of contrasts.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Lunch, Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By pibi1998
First off, I booked this tour December 30th at about 8:30pm via Viator fir Dec 31st tour. The operator emailed me right away to clarify things that made the tour go smoothly. When we arrived in Catania at 5:40 early in the morning, our driver Danilo was was waiting for us already. We had an early start, meaning our time was not wasted at all. When we reached in Taormina, I asked Danilo to check if we can add done of the Godfather places to check and he called his boss right away and was confirmed we can do it. I was happy and appreciated the flexibility. We were able to check the places that I wanted to go. Just a reminder, our driver is not a licensed tourist guide but he tells us where to go and drop us off and pick us up like “door to door”. I would suggest to google the best places to visit and tell the driver what you most like to visit and read all about it. You will appreciate more if you know the story behind that particular area. This tour works perfectly for us. Thank you Danilo for doing above and beyond of what you are doing. Cheers!
