Mount Etna and Taormina Village Full-Day Bus Tour from Catania
by EtnaTribe
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€196Overview
Mount Etna has shaped Eastern Sicily with its volcanic activity over centuries, forming dramatic landscapes and fertile lands. This full-day bus tour from Catania explores both the volcanic park and the coastal town of Taormina. The tour begins with a visit to Etna Park, where guests see lava fields, extinct craters, and learn about the geological forces behind the volcano. At Rifugio Sapienza, travelers choose between a guided walk along a natural trail or a high-altitude option involving a cable car ride and a 4x4 jeep transfer. Included is a visit to a lava cave equipped with helmets and lamps. A tasting of local products such as honey and olive oil follows. After the Etna section, the tour continues to Taormina. Guests travel by van with views of Isola Bella and then have about two hours of free time to explore the town’s historic streets, gardens, monuments, and shops independently. The tour lasts about nine hours and includes a return shuttle bus to downtown Catania along with a multilingual guide and equipment needed for the cave visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Etna Tribe
The excursion is conducted by the Etna Tribe company.
Mount Etna
A one-hour guided trek along a natural trail within Etna Park.
60 min
Mount Etna natural path
Another one-hour trekking segment through a natural path in Parco dell'Etna.
60 min
Funivia dell'Etna
Cable car ride followed by an off-road jeep transfer as the high-altitude option on Etna.
Lava Cave Visit
A 30-minute visit inside a lava cave with helmets and lamps provided for safety.
30 min
Local Product Tasting
A 30-minute session sampling traditional products such as honey and olive oil.
30 min
Corso Umberto
Two hours of free time in Taormina to walk through its streets, gardens, and enjoy sea views.
120 min
Piazza IX Aprile
Part of the free time in Taormina, this square is known for its views and surroundings.
Taormina Village
General free time to explore the village’s alleys, gardens, and views.
Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Included in the free time; visitors can see this historic monument independently.
Torre dell'Orologio
A landmark in Taormina available to visit during free time.
Isola Bella
A stop to view the nature reserve Isola Bella from above.
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Located in Taormina, open for exploration during free time.
Palazzo Corvaja
A historic building in Taormina included in the free time visit.
Piazza Duomo
Free time spot in Taormina with a small guide describing its monuments.
Chiesa Madonna della Rocca
A church in Taormina accessible during free time.
Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano
An ancient Roman site in Taormina included in the free time exploration.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mount Etna and Taormina Village Full-Day Bus Tour from Catania
by EtnaTribe
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€196Overview
Mount Etna has shaped Eastern Sicily with its volcanic activity over centuries, forming dramatic landscapes and fertile lands. This full-day bus tour from Catania explores both the volcanic park and the coastal town of Taormina. The tour begins with a visit to Etna Park, where guests see lava fields, extinct craters, and learn about the geological forces behind the volcano. At Rifugio Sapienza, travelers choose between a guided walk along a natural trail or a high-altitude option involving a cable car ride and a 4x4 jeep transfer. Included is a visit to a lava cave equipped with helmets and lamps. A tasting of local products such as honey and olive oil follows. After the Etna section, the tour continues to Taormina. Guests travel by van with views of Isola Bella and then have about two hours of free time to explore the town’s historic streets, gardens, monuments, and shops independently. The tour lasts about nine hours and includes a return shuttle bus to downtown Catania along with a multilingual guide and equipment needed for the cave visit.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Etna Tribe
The excursion is conducted by the Etna Tribe company.
Mount Etna
A one-hour guided trek along a natural trail within Etna Park.
60 min
Mount Etna natural path
Another one-hour trekking segment through a natural path in Parco dell'Etna.
60 min
Funivia dell'Etna
Cable car ride followed by an off-road jeep transfer as the high-altitude option on Etna.
Lava Cave Visit
A 30-minute visit inside a lava cave with helmets and lamps provided for safety.
30 min
Local Product Tasting
A 30-minute session sampling traditional products such as honey and olive oil.
30 min
Corso Umberto
Two hours of free time in Taormina to walk through its streets, gardens, and enjoy sea views.
120 min
Piazza IX Aprile
Part of the free time in Taormina, this square is known for its views and surroundings.
Taormina Village
General free time to explore the village’s alleys, gardens, and views.
Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Included in the free time; visitors can see this historic monument independently.
Torre dell'Orologio
A landmark in Taormina available to visit during free time.
Isola Bella
A stop to view the nature reserve Isola Bella from above.
Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Located in Taormina, open for exploration during free time.
Palazzo Corvaja
A historic building in Taormina included in the free time visit.
Piazza Duomo
Free time spot in Taormina with a small guide describing its monuments.
Chiesa Madonna della Rocca
A church in Taormina accessible during free time.
Naumachia - Antico Gymnasium romano
An ancient Roman site in Taormina included in the free time exploration.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.