Top Catania Day Trips - page 3

Salvo was an amazing guide with so much knowledge and we felt so looked after. We took the extra trip to the next level height of Mt Etna with the cable car which was an awesome experience and afterwards a delightful time in his little village with wine and product tasting while having lunch for the afternoon. Thank you Salvo !

We were picked up very near to our hotel and were off on a fabulous adventure with our driver - Fabio. Prior to the tour we received detailed information on the two sites we were visiting and when we arrived we were not disappointed. The Valley of the Temples was breathtaking. Fabio stopped at the top, we bought our tickets (slight delay) and followed the route past fabulous temples and glorious vistas. After this stop we went to the Roman Villa. The perfectly preserved mosaics on the floors were exquisite. The Villa was a great way to end the day. We were then taken back to our respective pick up points. The only downside to the day was lunch. There could have been a better choice however, wine was local and flavoursome. It would also have saved some time if the entry tickets for both sites could have been prebooked. Otherwise, a great tour.

A relaxed tour that gave a good experience of Mt Etna. You don't go up the cable car or near to the peak, but you end up seeing and walking around the lower craters. Unfortunately, we missed out on the sunset due to bad luck with the weather in mid October. Though you can change the date with some notice if your vacation schedule is flexible, which ours was not; so check the weather! However we still enjoyed the crater with fog rolling in and out, completely clear to silent hill in seconds, it really added to the surreal scene of the lava rocks. Beforehand we had gone to a honey producer where we tried local produce including different types of honey and snacks. We also went down into a small lava cave which had formed from previous lava flows. Despite the weather, Angelo kept us in good spirits and was very informative of the history of the region and of the volcano. I was also very impressed at how he was able to easily accommodate the split language group of French and English (and let me practice my Italian).

Salvatore was very entertaining, knowledgeable & friendly throughout the entire tour. His love & passion for the area we visited was evident as he showcased its history & charm. Plenty of free time & photo ops. Safe driver. Step stool would have been helpful for easier entry & exit from the van.

Our guide, Kevin, was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about Etna. We had 3 generations together in the jeep and all of us enjoyed the trip and learnt so much. The wine, oil and honey tasting was tied to a local producer with no pressure to buy.

Wonderful, friendly service. Our driver, Martino, was fantastic. He sent us a text message and WhatsApp message upon our arrival to the airport. He waited patiently for us to collect our bags and take our two young children to the bathroom. He assisted with our luggage and was overall very kind and friendly. He helped us install the car seats they provided. We felt safe with his driving. If you’re traveling with a family, this is the way to do it! It made the trip from the Catania airport to Taormina much easier after our long flight with two young children.

Couldn’t get to Etna due to weather did two wineries instead. Roberto C was a wonderful informative and entertaining guide who is passionate about Mt Etna and surrounds. We were disappointed we couldn’t hike to Etna but Roberto C really made our day worthwhile. Thankyou for a great experience Etna people.

Our driver was so nice. We arrived after the hotel restaurant was closed. He found a small restaurant close to the hotel and went in to make sure they would serve us. Then he drove our suitcases to the hotel and got them to the front desk. Awesome service.