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2 days · Catania itinerary

Catania in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Catania lets you add Taormina. This 2-day itinerary covers Etna and the city on day one and the glamorous clifftop town on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Etna & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Taormina
  3. 3Clifftop views
  4. 4Wine evenings

Day 1: Etna & city

Tour the volcano and the baroque old town.

Day 2: Taormina

Visit the clifftop town and ancient theatre.

Evenings: Sicilian food

Enjoy street food, seafood and Etna wine.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Catania — prices per person.

Etna Private Tour and Excursion
Sicily
Etna Private Tour and Excursion
5.0(200)·5 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Savoca Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tours from Messina
Messina
Savoca Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tours from Messina
5.0(101)·5–7 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
−10%
Sicily
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
5.0(41)·7–8 hours
from$164$182/ person
via Viator
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
Catania
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
5.0(96)·8 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port
Sicily
Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port
5.0(82)·4–6 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting
Taormina
Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting
5.0(470)·6 hours
from$376/ person
via Viator
Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)
Sicily
Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)
5.0(374)·5–6 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Worry free Exclusive Shore Excursion - Taormina & Castelmola
Sicily
Worry free Exclusive Shore Excursion - Taormina & Castelmola
5.0(73)·5–6 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator

Catania in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Catania?
Two days covers Mount Etna and the baroque old town on day one, and the glamorous clifftop town of Taormina on day two, a great mix of volcano, city and coast.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Catania?
Mount Etna with a wine tasting, the baroque old town and fish-market street food, and a day trip to Taormina.
Is Taormina worth it from Catania?
Absolutely — with its clifftop setting, ancient theatre and views of Etna and the sea, Taormina is the most beautiful day trip from Catania, under an hour away.

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