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Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina: A Journey to Europe’s Tallest Active Volcano
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243 Ratings
Taormina
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Taormina to Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano. Explore the stunning Parco dell'Etna and hike the foothills, or upgrade for a guided tour of the upper crater. Departure from Taormina Bus Terminal.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Taormina - Pick up point only on request.
- Mount Etna - Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina.
- Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - Reach Rifugio Sapienza 1900 meters
What's Included
- Expert multilingual guide accompaniment
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Wind jackets and boots rental
Additional Information
Embark on a day expedition from Taormina to the renowned fiery Mount Etna of Sicily. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this colossal volcano, the highest active one in Europe, offers spectacular views over the national park, Parco dell’Etna. Experience a 3-hour solo hike exploring the lower slopes or opt for an upgrade that includes transportation to the volcano’s high area as well as a guided tour of the topmost crater, complete with a Mountain Guide service. The usual point of departure is the Taormina Bus Terminal, but alternative pick up locations can be arranged upon request, along the route.
- Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended
- The high-altitude ascents are not indicated for heart passengers, asthmatics and pregnant women.
- Please note that for your safety, all excursions to Etna do not reach the edge of the main craters and customers are always kept on a safety zone.
- The cost of the excursion to Etna, ascent inclusive, has a special price valid only with advance reservation. When buying the ascent on board, the cost will be higher.
Location
Terminal Interbus Taormina
Via Luigi Pirandello
Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina by the sea, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact for information about pick up.The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Wander51032643062
Jul 6, 2024
Etna tur - I had a fantastic experience at Etna. We were picked up by bus, and although the volcano had just had a strong eruption and many roads were closed, they still found an alternative route. 10/10.
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Nick_t
Jun 25, 2024
Spectacular Mount Etna - Best part was standing between two craters on the ridge. Mind-blowing even without a serving of lava.
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Elizabeth_m
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing day - Seeing the orange and lemon orchards on the way and the contrast of the lunar type landscape on the mountain. Seeing the craters.
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Helen_f
Jun 9, 2024
Great trip - Excellent trip with a lovely guide. Worth going up the cable car & jeep to 2900m to do the walk as it was very interesting.
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Michelepg3614cv
Jun 8, 2024
Dont miss your chance! - What a fun day experiencing an up close and personal experience with an active volcano. Temperatures were perfect, there wasnt much wind and visibility was great! The guide was very very informative and shared great info about the towns we drove through along the way. Her English was very good and easy to understand. We did the trip to 2900m via cablecar and jeep and then met the volcanist who lead our hike to the highest crater. Spectacular views and overall great experience. We dressed in layers and wore good running sneakers. Soil is loose and paths can be steep which was fine for us but wouldnt be if you had any mobility issues or were not in decent shape. Also its ideal to wear long sleeves and long pants, there were a LOT of tiny bugs that landed all over us.
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Sarahwt4289yy
Jun 8, 2024
AMAZING! - SAT group did not disappoint. Departure was on time, the bus was comfortable and our tour guide Alexandra was so informative and very sweet. Our bus driver Angelo was the best driver I have ever had manoeuvring the bus in the slim Taormina streets!
The trip went so smoothly we loved it so much that we booked another trip right away with SAT group.
Thank you again!
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A3097qtrachelm
May 28, 2024
Full access tour - The trip was amazing. The bus ride in was very knowledgable, with lots to look at and learn. 100% it's worth the upgrade to be able to use the Cable car and the 4x4 to get up to the top. Once at the very top you get to walk around the 2022 Eruption Crater. Not physically exhausting at all. Lots of areas to get food and beverages at the bottom. 3 pick up/ drop off points which worked great for people even not staying in Taormina. If you are not planning on paying for the cable car/ 4x4 it's very unlikely you will be able to hike to the top in time to get back to your departure.
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M3689wlanned
Aug 6, 2024
Well worth it - Very well organised and friendly tour guide who gave all the important information on the journey to Mount Etna. Fascinating to see all the new lava from the eruption the day before.
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Cathy
Jun 27, 2024
Well organised high volume tour of Mt Etna - A great tour, efficiently run with a large group speaking three languages. First stop at Alcantara river was a nice break in a long journey with an option to go down to see riverside caves (extra cost). Etna ‘base camp’ was a surprise to find a string of uninspiring restaurants and tatty tourist shops in an awesome remote natural environment. There are options to hike or take a cable car and four wheel drive truck then hike up to the craters. Good commentary throughout. It’s amazing but do take sturdy footwear and a wind proof jacket. Very affordable and good value tour. Private tours also available if you want to avoid crowds.
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Maureen_a
Jun 13, 2024
ETNA EXPERIENCE - We had visited Etna previously & therefore can advise anyone visiting to go up to the higher station via the chairlift & trucks. The views are amazing and an experience never to be forgotten. Perhaps our only criticism of this tour was that if you do the full experience an extra hour needs to be added to the tour so to also experience what is at the lower level.
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