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Mount Etna and Taormina Tour from Palermo

By TOUR OF SICILY - DAY TOURS
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,662 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

2 Mount Etna experiences from Palermo (availability depends on the selected date).

Travel across Sicily to discover Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, with free time at Rifugio Sapienza at approximately 1,800 meters above sea level.

OPTION 1: Etna & Taormina Full-Day Tour
Enjoy about 2.5 hours of free time on Mount Etna with the possibility to purchase the optional ascent to approximately 2,800 meters by cable car and 4x4 vehicle (€85 approx., paid on site). Continue to Taormina for independent sightseeing and free time. No guided visit or entrance tickets included. Total duration: approximately 12 hours.

OPTION 2: Mount Etna Only from Palermo
Spend more time on Mount Etna with approximately 3.5–4 hours of free time at Rifugio Sapienza. Optional ascent available at extra cost. Includes round-trip transportation and tour escort assistance. Total duration: approximately 11 hours.

Please note: this is not a hiking tour and no trekking guide is included.

Activity location

  • Mount Etna
    • 95030, Catania, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • P.za Ruggero Settimo, 15
    • 15 Piazza Ruggero Settimo
    • 90100, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy

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Mount Etna and Taormina

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m
  • English

Mount Etna & Taormina option: This option is designed to spend more time on Mount Etna (max 2 hours and Taormina (max 2 hours)

Starting time: 6:40
Price details
P 10,662.43 x 1 AdultP 10,662.43
Total
Price is P 10,662.43
Until Thu, May 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
  • What's includedWhat's included
    self guided visit as per itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Mount Etna

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
A short stop on the way climbing up the Volcano, then reach Rifugio Sapienza and have free time to explore the area or ascent to the top on your own.

Taormina

  • 2h
Independent visit of the town. Stroll around, relax or visit the Greek Theatre (admission fees not included)

Location

Activity location

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    Mount Etna
    • 95030, Catania, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    P.za Ruggero Settimo, 15
    • 15 Piazza Ruggero Settimo
    • 90100, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy

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