Private Taormina & Mount Etna Tour from Taormina

Meeting with your private driver and start a pleasant drive through the countryside and mountain villages to Rifugio Sapienza, Mt. Etna volcano’s base station, the highest volcano in Europe with its 3,340 meters above sea level. After return back with driver to Taormina to experience with a professional guide the magic of this Sicilian resort , and discover why it is called the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” on a 2-hours walking tour tailored just for you.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy

Depart your hotel with your expert driver to begin your excursion to Mt. Etna, Europe's largest live volcano and one of the world's most active. Enjoy a pleasant drive through the countryside and mountain villages to Rifugio Sapienza, the volcano’s base station where you will see the evidence of the eruptions of 1982, 2001 and 2002. You can upgrade your experience with a guided trip to the volcano’s upper crater. Travel up by cable car to La Montagnola, at an altitude of 8250 ft where to meet the alpine licensed guide and travel by off road vehicle through the eerie lava-scape to the top of the crater, at approximately 9,500 ft (3,000 meters)

Pass By: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily

After Mt. Etna visit, return back to Taormina where you'll meet your private licensed Guide to discover the romance of Taormina on a 2-hours walking tour, and stroll down typical medieval streets of this “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. Taormina really seems to be born as a tourist resort since past times, when ancient people chose it as their residential site thank to its favourable position, mild climate and magic atmosphere. Nowadays visitors can still find fine examples of Taormina’s golden times: the splendid Greek Theatre, the Roman “Naumachiae”, the 13th century Cathedral of Saint Nicolò, the 16th century Palace of the Dukes of Saint Stefano, the public gardens, the “Badia Vecchia”



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"comfortable shoes recommended"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up at any accomodation in Taormina if it can be reached by car

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 2 hours private Licensed Guide
• 4hours private Driver and vehicle to Mt. Etna
• Pickup at Taormina Hotels if centrally located
• Hotel drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle

Not Included

• Admission tickets to the Etna excursion (the portion on the volcano is a group excursion so passengers will join other persons)
• Entrance fees to Greek Amphitheater in Taormina (optional)
• Gratuities

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