Mount Etna and Taormina Tour from Palermo

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Sicily, Italy

11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Mount Etna and Taormina are two of the top sights on Sicily’s eastern coastline, but visiting both from Palermo is a challenge. Skip the train and set off directly from Palermo with this driving tour, giving you time to see the volcanic peak and historic city in one day. Enjoy free time to explore Mt. Etna at your own pace before continuing on to Taormina to sightsee independently.

Time-saving direct transportation from Palermo to Mt. Etna and Taormina
Stop at Rifugio Sapienza on Etna to ascend to the peak (own expense) or hike
Free time in Taormina to visit the Greek Theater and other sights
Stop for lunch (own expense) and snap photos during the trip

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo
Visits as per itinerary

Meals and beverages
Gratuities
Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
Entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15, 90100 Palermo PA, Italy
Departure is Fixed at 6:40am from Piazza Ruggero Settimo 15 (between Prada Store and Hotel Politeama) please be ready 10 minutes before. Due to traffic, the pick-up could be arranged with a flexibility of approx 15 minutes.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:40 am

Itinerary

Mount Etna

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Taormina

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts (from September 1st, 2021)
You are required to bring and wear a mask
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Eleanor_B

Great tour! Very well organised. Antonella was a fantastic guide -very helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone staying in Palermo 😊

Reviews

4.8

based on 18 reviews

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A must do tour

Kathy_L, Oct 2024

Marcel our driver made this a great experience. We loved climbing to the top. A long day from Palermo but needs to be done

Great sights to see!

Anna_M, Oct 2024

It was an interesting and exciting trip. Marcello was our driver. There was good communication and he was very prompt. It was an easy pickup and a good location. Marcello had a wonderful welcoming personality and was very informative about what was going to happen. He was a good driver and we always felt safe. Both Mt. Etna and Taormina were wonderful and I would highly recommend going to those sites. . Marcello recommended some things to do and see at both locations. We chose the ATV ride around the volcano. We loved it! The whole trip took 12 hours exactly. It was a fun interesting and informative day. The Mercedes Van had 7 customers and the driver. It was a pretty tight fit for 8 adults. It would have been more pleasant with more room.

Absolutely fabulous

Zbigniew_B, Sep 2024

Excellent tour and atmosphere... Absolutely fabulous staff. Great views. Super experience and Taormina is amazing...

What a day!!!

Laurie_S, Aug 2024

Marcello and Nicola were brilliant. Weather was awful but they kept our spirits up. Marcello drove in very difficult conditions and Nicola kept us well informed at all times. Thank you

Etna

newton_f, Nov 2022

Short time in Taormina...... but essential in Etna. Good trip. We stay in good views. We recommend. Have an good shoes to Etna.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thanks a lot for your review It is always important for us to know from our CLients

Must see!

Louise_N, Jun 2022

We had an amazing time visiting Mount etna! The guide Tiziano was super friendly and informative and full of enthusiasm! It is a fair distance from palermo, but well worth it if you are just based in palermo. We stopped for a great lunch and great views in taormina also!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Great To read yoru review and happy you have enjoyed the day even if it's a log day from Palermo due the distance to cover Looking forward to welcome you in other tours soon Bests

Great tour!

Eleanor_B, Apr 2022

Great tour! Very well organised. Antonella was a fantastic guide -very helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone staying in Palermo 😊

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you so much for your great Review We are glad you hav enjoyed the tour with us Hope to welcome you and your friends soon in Sicily Best Regards Vincenzo