Mt. Etna and Taormina Full Day Excursion

PRIVATE SICILY

Sicily: Taormina and Mt. Etna Private Full Day Off-Shore Excursion

Tour Code TUR-00993

Duration 7 hours

Group Type Private

Departs From Sicily

Meeting Point Taormina

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Overview

This marvelous tour begins with your private chauffeur who will take you to the Crateri Silvestri, a lunar landscape which will take your breathe away from which you will take incredible pictures of the volcano and the coastline. Following this tour of Mount Etna, you will reach the town of Taormina located by the sea. This charming ancient town is one of the most famous resort destination in the world.

Enjoy a full day excursion to Taormina and Mount Etna. Meet your driver at the port in Taormina and start a memorable private excursion to Mount Etna with its still active volcano, considered by the ancient Greeks, the God of Fire (Vulcan). This is one of the highest mountain in Europe with its 6500 feet of altitude.

Your driver will take you up to the Crateri Silvestri, a lunar landscape from which you will take incredible pictures of the volcano and the coastline. Following the tour of mount Etna, you will reach the town of Taormina located by the sea. This charming ancient town is the most famous resort destination in the world.

After tasting some local Sicilian specialties for lunch (not included) you will visit the Ancient Greek theatre dated from the 3rd century BC. From up above you will admire the spectacular bay and the Mediterranean sea. The tour will proceed with a stop to the Palazzo Corvaja, built over the 14th and 15th centuries.

This building is a mix of several architectural styles that over the years have characterized this island: the Norman, the Arab and the Gothic. In the afternoon, your private chauffeur will drive you back to the port in Taormina.

This is an independent tour. A private guide is optional.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

English speaking guide and driver
Transport by air-conditioned sedan, minivan or minibus
Port pickup and drop-off in the port of Taormina

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
Gratuities of any type

Pricing & Availability

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