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Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina: Explore Active Volcano and Historic Sites
4.7
95 Ratings
Messina
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Messina to explore the majestic Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Discover the historic sites of Taormina, including the Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape and visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Isola Bella.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Messina to explore the majestic Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Discover the historic sites of Taormina, including the Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape and visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Isola Bella.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Madonnina del Porto - The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
- Fontana di Nettuno - The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
- Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata - It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
- **Craters Silvestri…
- La Madonnina del Porto - The stele was raised by the will of Archbishop Angelo Paino
- Fontana di Nettuno - The fountain of Neptune is the second fountain created in Messina by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli
- Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata - It is an impressive temple, the second in size for the churches of Messina
- Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - Two inactive craters located at 1900 meters, on Mt Etna
- Corso Umberto - The main street of Taormina where the major part of the monuments are situated
- Porta Catania di Taormina - Porta Catania delimits the southern part of Corso Umberto I, is part of the second city wall and its construction dates back to 1440
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Seize this remarkable chance to explore and tour Mt.Etna (90 km distant from Messina), the largest active volcanic mountain in Europe. Take a pause at Taormina to witness the Greek Theatre, Corso Umberto and its high-end stores and celebrated cafes. You will be captivated by the stunning scenery and Isola Bella, a nature protection area and UNESCO…
Seize this remarkable chance to explore and tour Mt.Etna (90 km distant from Messina), the largest active volcanic mountain in Europe. Take a pause at Taormina to witness the Greek Theatre, Corso Umberto and its high-end stores and celebrated cafes. You will be captivated by the stunning scenery and Isola Bella, a nature protection area and UNESCO Heritage locale.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum number of 4 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
- A maximum of 50 people per booking
- Infant meals not included
- Cellular number required
- departure times are set according to arrival of the cruise ships
Location
Via I Settembre, 110
Via I Settembre
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(95 Ratings)
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Michaelmw7526su
Nov 2, 2024
10 stars for a perfect day - We had the best day with Claudia as our guide and Peppe as our driver. Claudia gave us tons of information as we traveled to Mt Etna and was responsive to what we wanted to do and see. Because the weather was so gorgeous we even got to take a hike! Her recommendations for our time in Taormina were perfect for us to enjoy this beautiful town. This was our first time in Sicily and we’d love to come back! 10 stars!
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Lisah000
Oct 13, 2024
Amazing day tour to Mt Etna & Taorimina - Discover Messina is a professional and wonderful tour operator. They were very proactive with communication of tour details leading up to the trip. The details for the meeting point location was spot on and it was very easy to find them.
I did the Mt Etna & Taormina tour. It was fabulous. Our guide Carmelo was very knowledge and shared a lot of history and culture of Sicily. Jacobin (sorry about the spelling) was a great driver too!
Carmelo was clear on the itinerary, including restroom stops (and condition). We stopped at a wine, olive and honey place before making the drive/ascent to Mt Etna. The place was great as they explained their products and offered samples. We had just over an hour at Mt Etna. It was incredible. Carmelo gave us suggestions on trails based on comfort level. The view and experience was breathtaking.
On the way back to Messina, we stopped at Taormina for 1.5hr. Again, Carmelo shared his favorite local spots for food and explained the layout of the town. He also tipped us off on which restrooms to use. We were thankful at how clean it was :).
Fabulous time in Taormina, grateful for the bit of extra time and absolutely loved the cannoli & arancini suggestions.
Lastly, it was a nice touch to share the local cookie/biscuit and provide water.
Highly recommend the company and tour.
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Keyur_s
Oct 7, 2024
cruise tour from Messina. Etna, and Taormina. - We had an incredible time on this tour from the Messina cruise port. The communication is fantastic. We received a text (whatsApp) as to who and where to meet several days prior to arrival. Carmello is a fabulous guide. He gave a great lesson on the entire island of Sicily, including its Culture, Geography, and History. We learned about the different regions of the island and their regional agriculture. I recommend the fresh orange juice, arancini, and canola (cannoli). As for the mountain, it is frigid and windy. We went in early October. Thank goodness I had my wind Jacket with hat/gloves. We ascended to 2000m, which is about 2/3 of the volcano.
Our second stop was Taormina. Our entire group fell in love with its beauty. There are plenty of places to shop, eat, and enjoy the incredible scenic town and coastal views. Sadly, we only had 90 minutes to enjoy it.
It may be worth the trip if you have never been to a volcano. If you have been to other places like Hawaii etc... I would suggest more time in Taormina.
Safe travels!!
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Kurt
Oct 4, 2024
Fantastic adventure on Mount Etna! - Carmelo did an excellent job of being very friendly and personal with everyone. He was very knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged throughout the tour. He had very good control of the group making sure everyone got back at the designated time. When we visited Taramino, he even sent everyone map links to recommended places. We found them very helpful! Carmelo went above and beyond on this excursion!
My only advice to him would be to hold the microphone away from his mouth several inches. Holding the mic too close, made the speakers way too loud and distorted his voice, so we couldn't understand some of what he was telling us.
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Marla
Oct 3, 2024
Wonderful day - Carmelo did an amazing job of giving us a tour. He was very informative and we would definitely do this tour again. We really enjoyed Mount Etna as well as Taormina.
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Mohannad_h
Sep 25, 2024
A must do tour in sicily - Fantastic tour by Giuseppe, me and my wife much appreciate the extra mile he went through with taking care of my pregnant wife and looking after us every we go, I highly recommend this tour, and thanks to Giuseppe for the amazing efforts.
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Bkgale
Sep 25, 2024
Great views off Mount Etna - We had a great trip with Carmelo. We really enjoyed seeing the views off of the mountain and being able to do a little bit of hiking to higher points on Mount Etna. The views were spectacular and the tour information was excellent. There's some great food and shopping as well. The van was relatively comfortable and the driver was excellent.
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S3564jjmichaelc
Sep 20, 2024
A taste of Messina - Carmelo was a wonderful, kind guide. Mount Etna was such an experience and sight to see. Take a jacket- it’s chilly on the mountain. Taromina was beautiful and we had a lovely meal in the quaint little town. We were on a cruise and booked on our own through trip advisor and it worked beautifully. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Lucetta_t
Nov 5, 2024
Seeing the volcanoes and... - Seeing the volcanoes and the beautiful little town. Driver and tour guide were very helpful with my husband and his wheelchair
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Chr1ssyk
Oct 17, 2024
Mt Etna and Taormino excursion - Very nice tour. Our guide Simona was very knowledgeable and shared all she knew! There was a stop at a honey and wine shop. Thirty minutes of detour that was unexpected. Short walk around Silvestri crater and then back to Taormino. Just long enough to tour the Greek amphitheater. Very nice trip overall!
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