Mount Etna and Taormina

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6.5 hours (approx.)

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Sightseeing/City Tour Archaeological/Cultural

Overview

You will be met at the port by your guide and board your private transportation.

Leaving the port behind, your tour will commence with a drive on the outskirts of Catania, your guide will be pointing out all the main landmarks for your interest before the tour will continue toward the famous Mount Etna National Park.

The journey to the National Park will take around 1 hour 15 minutes, there will be a comfort break along the way in a beautiful Sicilian town. Here there is a local cafeteria where you will be able to use the washrooms (free of charge) or purchase a coffee or one of the many tempting pastries on display, including the local delicacy the Canoli.

The drive will continue, making your way up to the National Park, the scenery during the drive is impressive, with lava rock formations on either side of the road as we continue through the twist and turns before reaching 3000 feet and the main coach park of this most visited area. Your guide will be giving you information along the journey, explaining the Etna eruptions over the years.

Mount Etna is a popular tourist area and extremely respected by the locals, Mount Etna is otherwise known by the Sicilians as ‘Mamma Etna’ and is the main water source for the island. The area is also famous for producing excellent wines due to the volcanic soil.

Here you will leave your transportation, and you will be taken on a guided walk of one of the many craters the National Park has to offer. If you do not wish to take part on the walking part of the tour, there are plenty of cafés and bars boasting amazing views from their open terraces, just simply relax and enjoy.

After your visit to Mount Etna, back onboard your transport and travel towards Taormina. Taormina is a very popular and interesting old town situated high up in the Sicilian hills. The journey from Mount Etna will take you on a scenic coastal drove before embarking on a drive up to this beautiful town. The views are absolutely breathtaking as your driver navigates the twist and turns before getting to the parking area.

At the parking area, you leave your transportation and take a lift up to the road entrance to this pedestrianized town. There is an incline of around 50 yards before the entrance.

Once in Taormina, you will enjoy a short walking tour of around 1 hour. Those who wish to experience Taormina on their own may advise the guide, your guide will then point out the meeting time and place for everybody to meet at the end. The walking tour will take you through the quaint Sicilian streets full of vibrance and shops and restaurants in abundance.

The first stop will be Cathedral Square, your guide will give the history and all of the information about the Cathedral situated within the square before continuing with the tour. A viewing point from the town is the next stop, be prepared to be amazed by the incredible views of the coast down below. After taking your photographs from the viewing point the tour will continue.

There is an option to visit the Greek-Roman Theatre during your hour free time at the end. If you wish to do this please inform your guide, who will take you to the entrance (the entry fee to the Theatre is 10€ Euros payable locally).

After your free time, you will meet back up with your guide who will escort you back to your transportation, ready to take you back to the port in plenty of time for your cruise ship's departure.

What's Included

Air-conditioned transportation
English speaking professional tour guide

Considerations

Snacks/lunch not included.
Entrance fee to Greek Roman Theatre (10€ Euros).
Guests using foldable wheelchairs and with walking difficulties are required to advise at the time of booking. Space is not guaranteed and subject to availability.
Guests with limited mobility can participate in this tour but they will not be able to take the Mount Etna part of the tour. There are bars and cafes where you can stay and enjoy the views.
Bring cash/local curerncy for any additional purchases on the day.
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.

Special Instructions

There is walking involved on uneven ground. Guests with walking difficulties and foldable wheelchairs can participate in this tour but they will not be able to take the Mount Etna part of the tour. There are bars and cafes where you can stay and enjoy the views.
Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear.
Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Hassle-free

Cancellation

6.5 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

Strenuous

Mount Etna and Taormina

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