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Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina
1 day
About this activity
After approximately a 1 hour and 40 minutes ride, you will reach the slopes of Etna, the highest volcano of Europe (more than 3.300 mt). During the tour, you will pass through the village of Zafferana Etnea that rises up on the southern side of the volcano. From here, enjoy the beautiful views of Etna and the wonderful coast below.
Then we will reach the mountain refuge Sapienza at the altitude of 1.900 mt. Here you will be free to visit the famous Silvestri craters, placed in a wonderful typical lunar landscape. These craters were formed after the eruption of 1892 and are namend after Prof. Orazio Silvestri.
After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of visiting the volcano finishes, head to Taormina. Here you can have a walk along Corso Umberto (the ancient roman street Valeria) and a visit with a tourist guide or on your own to the Greek-roman theater, the oldest churches and monuments, the most exclusive shops, famous restaurants, pastries and ice cream shops to taste typical Sicilian specialties and sweets. You will be enchanted by Taormina, the charming pearl of the Mediterranean, which is always able to seduce even the most inattentive visitor.
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Then we will reach the mountain refuge Sapienza at the altitude of 1.900 mt. Here you will be free to visit the famous Silvestri craters, placed in a wonderful typical lunar landscape. These craters were formed after the eruption of 1892 and are namend after Prof. Orazio Silvestri.
After approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of visiting the volcano finishes, head to Taormina. Here you can have a walk along Corso Umberto (the ancient roman street Valeria) and a visit with a tourist guide or on your own to the Greek-roman theater, the oldest churches and monuments, the most exclusive shops, famous restaurants, pastries and ice cream shops to taste typical Sicilian specialties and sweets. You will be enchanted by Taormina, the charming pearl of the Mediterranean, which is always able to seduce even the most inattentive visitor.
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Professional guide
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum number of 8 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 54 people per booking
- Infant meals not included
- Cellular number required
- departure times are set according to arrival of the cruise ships
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
