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.
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.
Independent visit of the town. Stroll around, relax or visit the Greek Theatre (admission fees not included). If The stop is included in the option booked
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mount Etna Tour from Palermo (with Taormina option) lasts about 11h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $159 per person for this Sicily 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TOUR OF SICILY - DAY TOURS.
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Was expecting a 50 person bus tour. What we actually got was essentially a private minibus tour for 2. Fabulous. Knowledgable, friendly guide who helped us with getting the excursion tickets to the top. Very smooth, carefull, professional driver. And Etna was erupting a gloriouse ash plume for us.
Overall a good experience. Mt. Etna was amazing. Taormina is a cute city. Very much tailored to the high end tourist. We enjoyed the stroll and window shopping some of the luxuries. Our driver Fabio was quite competent although his English was limited, he tried to tell us as much as he could. Translation apps help. The van was a little old and we felt most of the bumps and the A/C wasn’t great. Overall though, we enjoyed the day and saw some unforgettable sights.
I missed going to the volcano because I got sick but my nephew went up and he said it was incredible! The town we visited afterwards is a must do! Our guide was super knowledgeable and our bus driver was a gem who helped out when I got sick.
great views. unfortunately the cable cars were being maintenanced and we went up by 4x4. long lines. simona was great!!
Marcel our driver made this a great experience. We loved climbing to the top. A long day from Palermo but needs to be done
It was an interesting and exciting trip. Marcello was our driver. There was good communication and he was very prompt. It was an easy pickup and a good location. Marcello had a wonderful welcoming personality and was very informative about what was going to happen. He was a good driver and we always felt safe. Both Mt. Etna and Taormina were wonderful and I would highly recommend going to those sites. . Marcello recommended some things to do and see at both locations. We chose the ATV ride around the volcano. We loved it! The whole trip took 12 hours exactly. It was a fun interesting and informative day. The Mercedes Van had 7 customers and the driver. It was a pretty tight fit for 8 adults. It would have been more pleasant with more room.
Excellent tour and atmosphere... Absolutely fabulous staff. Great views. Super experience and Taormina is amazing...
Marcello and Nicola were brilliant. Weather was awful but they kept our spirits up. Marcello drove in very difficult conditions and Nicola kept us well informed at all times. Thank you
Mt. Etna is an incredible active volcano that you can hear rumble! Taormina is a beautiful town with delicious granita. Great experience, would highly recommend.
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Very well organised trip. Marcello was great, professional, and very friendly. When visiting Mt Etna, Marcello helped us to get tickets, and we had enough time to go up in cable cars and a jeep all the way up. Taormina was very pretty. I just wiesh there was a bit more time to explore. We didn't have time to see the Greek amphitheatre as the queue to buy tickets was too long. If you want to visit it, try to get tickets online to save time. Overall, it was a long drive but well worth it.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Etna Tour from Palermo (with Taormina option) | 11h 30min | 4.8 (22) | $159 | |
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