Excursions & day trips

Taormina & Mount Etna 1900

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£56.00

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Ascend to 1900m on Mount Etna volcano
Visit the glamourous town of Taormina
Learn Etna's secrets and its relationship with locals

What to expect

Mt Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and a true icon of Sicily. By coach, cable-car and minibus you‘ll ascend 1,900 mts above sea level to one of the famous mountains main craters. What's more, on this full day experience, you‘ll get to visit one of Italy's most beautiful towns too.

Perched on a clifftop overlooking sweeping bays, Taormina is home to some of the best-preserved historic landmarks in the world. Take time to sip a cappuccino in the Piazza Nove Aprile, browse the chic boutiques, or check out the town's star attraction – its ancient Greek-Roman theatre. Whatever you do, you'll have plenty of free time to explore one of the prettiest towns in Italy.

Once you've had your fill of sightseeing, it's on to Mount Etna – Europe's highest volcano. But the coach can only take you so far. So you'll grab a cable car or an all-terrain vehicle and journey up to 1,900 metres for the grandstand views atop this historic landmark.

What's included

Guide
Transport
Ascent to 1900m

What to remember

Ascent to 2900 metres is not included in the price but can be paid locally
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Seabee
From United Kingdom - July 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Val, our guide was amazing. Informative and funny and had a lot of knowledge about the trip we were on. Very good experience for us all (3 adults + 1 ...
Colin
From United States of America - July 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

I ended up bookings this trip twice as the internet page refreshed, changing the date and pick up point before I actually booked. Our guide, Roberta, ...
NIcki
From United States of America - July 2023

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

great guide good experience

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Europe's highest volcano looms large over Sicily, so this family-friendly tour takes you as close to the top as you can. You'll be driven to Rifugio Sapienza, then swap to a cable car and 4x4 vehicle to reach the main crater at about 2,900m above sea level. The views and lunar landscape from here are nothing short of breathtaking.Nature trails, caves, woods, and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Mt Etna. And after pick-up from your hotel you'll be driven to about 1900m above sea level at Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of Etna, where you'll hop off the bus to unearth some more.On the way you'll learn all there is to know about Mt Etna and its explosive past. And don't worry – there'll be plenty of facts for the little ones to take in, too. Then, you'll get to see it all for yourself during some free time. Switch to a cable car and jump into an off-road vehicle that'll take you rumbling along to the main crater. You'll want your camera for this one.

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Taormina & Mount Etna 1900