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Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina
About this experience
Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a multilingual guided tour from Taormina. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano, and views from it over Parco dell'Etna (the national park) are breathtaking. Explore the foothills around the base station on a 3-hour independent hike, or optionally upgrade (extra) to include transport by 4x4 Torsus vehicles to Mount Etna’s upper area and an escorted walking tour with Mountain Guide service. Main departure point is from Taormina Bus Terminal. Alternative pick-up points are available along the route only on request by providing the full address.
What to expect
Stop 1
Pick up point only on request.
Stop 2 · 2h
Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina.
What’s included
- Professional multilingual guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Wind jackets and boots rental
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Mount Etna Upper Crater
Includes round-trip transport from Taormina, transport to the volcano and walking tour. Ascent by cable car up to 2500m and continue on jeeps to the authorized crater zones at approx 3000m with guides
Foothills Only
Includes round-trip transport from Taormina and free time in the foothills of Mount Etna
Meeting & pickup
- Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina beach, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact for information about pick up.The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.
End point
- Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina beach, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact for information about pick up.The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.
The main pick-up point for all tours is the Bus Terminal at Via Luigi Pirandello in Taormina. Pick-up is also available in the areas of Taormina beach, Giardini Naxos, Recanati and Letojanni only on request by providing your address to SAT Group by e-mail at booking@satgroup.it or by phone +39 0942 24653.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended
- Alpine Guides usually speak English and Italian.
- Please note that for your safety, all excursions to Etna do not reach the edge of the main craters and customers are always kept on a safety zone.
- The cost of the excursion to Etna, ascent inclusive, has a special price valid only with advance reservation. When buying the ascent on board, the cost will be higher.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.