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Stunning view of Mount Etna, Stratovolcano in Italy

Small-Group Etna & Taormina Day Trip from Palermo

By Day Tour Sicily
3.4 out of 5
Features
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Unique visit to one of the highest volcanoes in Europe
  • Time for sightseeing in the picturesque city of Taormina
  • Spectacular sights from a visit to the Silvestri Crater
  • Landmarks in Taormina like the ancient Greek theatre
  • Small group of no more than 8 people for a personal feel

Activity location

    • Taormina, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Palermo, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSelf-guided tour of Mount Etna and Taormina
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from most Palermo hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees and optional excursions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • If you fear heights, you should not take part in this activity.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Maximum group size is 8 people.
  • A nominal fee for using the Mount Etna funicular is payable on the day of the activity.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Palermo hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Pick-up times may vary slightly depending on your hotel's location. You will receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Explore one of the largest volcanoes in Europe and the beautiful Italian coast with a visit to Mount Etna and the charming city of Taormina nearby. This outing gives you plenty of unstructured time for sightseeing, with easy access to some of the grandest sights around.

Your driver carries you out from your hotel to the east coast of Sicily, where the peak of Mount Etna looks out over the sea. Step out at the Rifugio Sapienza station to admire the scenery from more than 6,000 feet up (1850 m), and then get more than 2 hours of free time to explore the nearby Silvetri Crater or venture even farther up the mountain.

Follow up your stop at Mount Etna with a ride to the coast and some time in Taormina. With its city centre closed to vehicles, you get the chance to explore peaceful streets lined with pastel-walled houses and landmarks that date back to the ancient Greeks. Check out the remains of the theatre that dates back to the 3rd century BC, the 13th-century Duomo and the sweeping view of Mount Etna standing on the horizon before you meet your driver for the return to Palermo.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Taormina, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Palermo, Italy