Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina

Summary Description

Meet your guide at your hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos or central meeting point. Begin the journey to Rifugio Sapienza, the base station at the foot of Mount Etna. En route, your guide tells you about the history and geology of the volcano.

Reach Sapienza and trek up the volcano’s slopes along a trail, rising to an altitude of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters). Speak to your guide about trekking higher up the mountain, if you wish, and opt to continue by cable car or minibus for an extra cost.

Afterward, make your way back to the base of the mountain, don a helmet, and explore a lava cave.

Hop back on the bus for the journey back to Catania. Along the way, stop at an organic farm, and sample local wine, honey, and olive oil.

Finish the tour with a drop-off at your original departure point.

Highlights
  • Opt for a cable car ride to travel farther up the mountain than other tours
  • Learn about the history and geology of the mountain from a guide
  • Visit an organic farm to sample wine, honey, and olive oil 
  • Hassle-free round-trip transportation from Taormina or Giardini Naxos
Description

Brooding Mount Etna dominates Sicily’s eastern landscape and the local tourist industry to boot. There are dozens of Etna tours to choose from and it can be a challenge to find one that stands out. This tour does just that by combining a visit to Parco dell’Etna and a lava cave with a stop at an organic farm to sample wine, honey, and olive oil. Also, you have the option of ascending farther up the mountain than tours that stop at the base (at an additional cost)

Included / Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Multilingual guide
  • Trekking shoes (on request)
  • The kit for visiting the cave
  • Sampling
  • INFANT - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Entry/Admission - Sicily
  • Entry/Admission - Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Etna
  • Entry/Admission - Etna Tribe
  • Cableway to reach 2500m costs €30.00 (to pay on the spot) This is optional
  • cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000m is €67.00(to pay on the spot)This is optional
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 6h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
We respect social distances during the transfer, as established by Italian law.
Our vehicles are subjected to daily sanitation/at each group change.
Our vehicles are equipped with alcohol-based hand sanitizer for passengers.
The use of individual safety devices (mask/face covering clothes) is mandatory during the transfer.
The safe distances are guaranteed during the activities.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

FAQ

What time does Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina start?

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Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina will start at 9:00 AM.

What is the Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina cancellation policy?

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Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina?

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Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina price starts from $78.93.

Which attractions will I visit with Mount Etna nature and flavors half day Tour from Taormina?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Operated by:

Etna Tribe

About operator:

Discover Mount Etna, with its craters, lava flow caves and nature, and Eastern Sicily with Etnatribe. Our tours will allow you to visit not only the highest active volcano in Europe, but also some of the most beautiful places of Eastern Sicily, such as Syracuse and Taormina.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 6 hours
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