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Tours/Syracuse/Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver

Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver

4.7(9)Syracuse9 hours
VIATOR4.3(3)TRIPADVISOR4.8(6)
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
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Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver
Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver

At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Price from
$778 / person
Location
Syracuse, Italy
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
EN, IT, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Empeeria

Description

Thanks to this tour - which will allow you to visit two pearls of the island - you will be able to discover the essence of Sicily. You will start the tour with an independent trek along the paths of the Etna Park and once finished you will stop in Zafferana Etnea, the city of honey: here you will be able to taste the excellent local honey. Soon after, you will leave for the beautiful Taormina. Situated on a promontory, from here you can enjoy splendid panoramic views; there are two entrances, which lead to the city center: Porta Catania and Porta Messina. Along the medieval streets of Taormina, every corner smells of Sicily: you can taste typical foods, buy typical Sicilian souvenirs and observe the beauty of the sea. You can choose whether to independently visit the Ancient Theater, the main monument of the city, and the Villa Comunale, inspired by English gardens and home to a remarkable variety of exotic plants.

Tour Options

Private tour up to 7 pax
  • Pickup included
Private tour up to 3 pax
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Syracuse
Pass by

Start point

120 min

Etna at an altitude of 2,000 meters: it is from here that the discovery of the highest volcano in Europe begins.

Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
120 min

Trekking to discover the Silvestri Craters

Oro d'Etna
Admission included30 min

Tasting of honey and typical products

Admission not included120 min

One of the most beautiful towns in the whole of Sicily, with its colorful alleys and its unique style.

What's included

Included
Tasting of honey and typical products of local production
Pick-up and drop-off directly at the hotel
Multilingual Driver
Stop at Silvestri Craters with free time for an autonomous walk among the craters
Not included
Licensed tour guide
Food and drinks not included in the tasting
Anything not included in "Inclusions"

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up in all accommodations

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour takes place in an air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle, where you will also find water available

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver take?

Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver cost?

Prices start at $778 per person for this Syracuse experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up in all accommodations Pickup points include Aretusa Palace Hotel, Boutique Hotel Molo S Lucia.

What languages is Etna and Taormina tour from Syracuse with private driver offered in?

The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(9)

C
Chris_P
November 3, 2025
Sebastian was great and...

Sebastian was great and perfect way to go to both places without a worry. He also was very flexible. Loves it and repeat for sure

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Barry_N
August 27, 2025
It is primarily a driver...

It is primarily a driver to two locations. Ours was also a helpful guide. Both sites are definitely worth going to.

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Sue_C
September 24, 2024
Disappointing

We quickly realised that our driver was only that, a driver, not a tour guide. That was disappointing as we would have liked more info about both Mt Etna and Taormina. The Mt Etna experience was interesting and I am glad I have been, but obviously very crowded and commercialised. I should have done more research beforehand. We were then driven to Taormina and dropped off at Catania gate. This leads to a series of restaurants and shops very similar to that in Syracuse, where were based. Again, no explanation of history or geography and we were under prepared in that regard. Not interested in shopping!

Operator response

Hi, we are sorry that you could not fully appreciate the tour, we would like to point out that in the inclusions, it is specified that the driver is not a licensed tour guide. We thank you for booking with us, we hope to see you soon in Sicily.

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Cordula M
October 25, 2019
A great day trip

On the day trip to Etna and Taormina from Syracuse, both Giuliana and the driver were very helpful and friendly. Special praise goes to the tour guide, who always knew how to meet the different needs of the participants, whether linguistically (English and Italian) or according to the fitness level. Many thanks to the great team

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for choosing SiciLife. We are waiting for you in Sicily to let you discover other fantastic locations and enjoy other incredible experiences!

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Cvicks91
August 31, 2019
MARCO IS FANTASTIC! GREAT DAY❤️

We were fortunate enough to have nobody else join us in the day for the tour so benefitted from a private tour around Etna & Taormina. Marco (the tour guide) was so knowledgeable of his city and the area, very easy to talk to and friendly I feel I have made a friend in him and will continue to keep in touch for many years. Thanks guys would recommend Scott & Chloe Vickers

Operator response

Thank you for choosing SiciLife. We are waiting for you in Sicily to let you discover other fantastic locations and enjoy other incredible experiences!

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Beatrice T
July 8, 2019
First in Sicily!not to be missed ...

Maximum professionalism and courtesy! .... our guide was impeccable, we chose the Etna Taormina tour that I recommend to anyone who comes on holiday in our areas ... surely we will rely on them for other tours and we will recommend it to our friends and relatives who will come to visit us in Sicily!

Operator response

Grazie per aver scelto SiciLife. E grazie a voi per la vostra simpatia e cortesia. Vi aspettiamo in Sicilia per farvi scoprire altri fantastici luoghi e farvi godere altre incredibili esperienze!

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DavideA335
June 26, 2019
Pleasant day

We chose this excursion through advice of the b & b of Ortigia where we stayed. That's right! Our driver-guide Marco was really helpful and very kind to our requests. He followed us step by step all day from the morning when he picked us up directly at our accommodation. Thanks again! Beautiful day 👏👏👏

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Grazie per aver scelto SiciLife. E grazie a voi per la vostra simpatia e cortesia. Vi aspettiamo in Sicilia per farvi scoprire altri fantastici luoghi e farvi godere altre incredibili esperienze!

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kwadwobotwe
June 1, 2019
Excellent

Amazing amazing experience. Tour guide (Marco) was patient, down to earth and spoke great English (hard to find around here). Took his time to explain every part of tour and allowed me the chance to explore when I could. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for choosing SiciLife. We are waiting for you in Sicily to let you discover other fantastic locations.

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ErnestoB772
April 13, 2019
Tourism

Very good service and price very according to Service. They must improve the information they provide about the places visited. I recommend to find out what you are going to visit and solve the problem. Very friendly Tony as Martina and very willing

1 people found this helpful
$778/ person
4.7(9)
Duration9 hours
LanguagesEN, IT, FR
ConfirmationInstant
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