Sunset Mount Etna Tour from Taormina

Highlights

Take in the views with this Mount Etna sunset tour from Taormina
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Taormina hotel
Learn about local geology and volcanic activity from your guide
Visit a restaurant at the bottom of Mount Etna for dinner (own expense)

Summary

Greet your courteous host at a central Taormina location and climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan destined for Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Admire breathtaking scenery as you begin to ascend the sloping side of the mighty volcano, listening to fascinating facts from your guide as you travel. On arrival at an altitude of 5,906 feet (1,800 meters) above sea level, clamber into a powerful 4x4 jeep to continue your journey to Mount Etna’s upper craters. Disembark at the volcano’s higher peaks and delve into the fascinating history of the volcano as you behold petrified rivers of lava. Capture photographs of dramatic craters and hear exhilarating tales of past eruptions while watching the sun’s majestic descent. Absorb vistas of the Sicilian hills bathed in fiery orange light and then return to your jeep for the short journey to a restaurant at the foot of Mount Etna. Pleasure your palate with meals from a traditional Sicilian menu (own expense) while chatting with your fellow explorers. Sated, return to the coach and relax during the journey back to Taormina, where the tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours - 9 hours

Why take this tour?

Watch the setting sun from the prime location of Mount Etna with this evening tour from Taormina. Explore the volcano and take in the views from 9,843 feet (3,000 meters) above sea level. After experiencing the magical glow of the setting sun, head to a traditional restaurant at the foot of the volcano to sample with local Italian specialties (own expense).

What’s included?

Transport by air-conditioned coach and jeep
Tour multilingual escort/host
Food and drinks
Wind jacket and boots rental

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8-9 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

SAT Group Tours

About operator:

SAT Group, Tour Operator & Transportation Company based in Taormina, is the ideal solution for exploring Sicily, a region where art, history and culture blend to perfection with the landscape and give rise to a unique universe. With guaranteed departures from Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni, SAT Group offers the most extensive program of multilingual tours towards the major Sicilian destinations, including daily visits to Mount Etna, all the most important cities of art and two cruises to the Aeolian Islands. Not only that! A section apart is dedicated to the activities related to gastronomy with the successful Sicilian Cooking Class and the Pizza Making Class, two real best sellers of the past seasons. With over 30.000 passengers per year, SAT Group has gained the experience and the know-how that guarantee the quality of all tours and activities, by using only professional staff trained in-house. Discover Sicily with SAT Group!