Etna and Taormina from Cefalù
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Overview
Perched on a clifftop overlooking two sweeping bays, the town of Taormina is one of the prettiest in Italy. Dating back as far as 358 BC, it’s home to some of the most well-preserved buildings, medieval courtyards and historic landmarks in this corner of the world. This trip starts with some free time to wander around. Sip a cappuccino in the Piazza Nove Aprile, browse the chic boutiques, or check out the town’s star attraction – its ancient Greek-Roman theatre. Once you’ve had your fill of sightseeing, it’s on to Mt Etna – Europe’s highest volcano. Its summit measures up at 3, 330 metres above sea level, but the coach will only take you up to 1, 900 metres.
When you get there, if you want you can grab a cable car or ATV and journey up to 2, 900 metres.
When you get there, if you want you can grab a cable car or ATV and journey up to 2, 900 metres.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy
Immerse yourself into the wonders of nature and enjoy the most impressive Sicily's icon.
Learn the secrets of the mountain and its relationship with locals
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
Visit the glamourous and beautiful town of Taormina, the Ioanian Pearl
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy
Immerse yourself into the wonders of nature and enjoy the most impressive Sicily's icon.
Learn the secrets of the mountain and its relationship with locals
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily
Visit the glamourous and beautiful town of Taormina, the Ioanian Pearl
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Patricia_B
September 2023
Etna was fine…lots of time to experience a slightly daring activity. Taormina was not as advertised for me. I guess I expected the amphitheater that you used to advertise the trip would be visited by the group. Although our guide showed us the route, we barely had time to get to the amphitheat...
Etna was fine…lots of time to experience a slightly daring activity. Taormina was not as advertised for me. I guess I expected the amphitheater that you used to advertise the trip would be visited by the group. Although our guide showed us the route, we barely had time to get to the amphitheater, let alone see it, grab a fast bite and get back for the return trip. I guess it was really just a high end shopping trip for most of the others. I REALLY hoped to see the featured amphitheater!Sheri_S
June 2023
Our tour guide, Lauren, and our bus driver, Salvo. Both were friendly and gracious. Lauren did a very well managed tour and. Communicated directions and instructions clearly, which was important for us, both active seniors. It was a good time!
Our tour guide, Lauren, and our bus driver, Salvo. Both were friendly and gracious. Lauren did a very well managed tour and. Communicated directions and instructions clearly, which was important for us, both active seniors. It was a good time!JillCu
August 2022
Good experience but a much longer trip than advertised This is an interesting trip and we’re glad we did it but it’s closer to 13.5 hours and not 10 hours. Our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and keen that we have the best experience. Bus was air conditioned but toilet out of order. T...
Good experience but a much longer trip than advertised This is an interesting trip and we’re glad we did it but it’s closer to 13.5 hours and not 10 hours. Our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable and keen that we have the best experience. Bus was air conditioned but toilet out of order. The journey of 2.5 hours on the way back with no bathroom stop was too long. Better to cut 15 mins from one of the stops elsewhere so a comfort break could be worked in. Etna is fascinating and definitely worth a visit. Taormina was worth the brief stop off for photos.BETTY_G
August 2023
C’était une expérience riche et diverse. Je serais bien restée un peu plus de temps a Taormine. Mais ça nous a donné un apercu et on reviendra sûrement pour passer plus de temps. La guide était très bien.
C’était une expérience riche et diverse. Je serais bien restée un peu plus de temps a Taormine. Mais ça nous a donné un apercu et on reviendra sûrement pour passer plus de temps. La guide était très bien.compasseleven
July 2023
Summary: absolutely unrealistic and unejoyable schedule, the whole day is just sitting in a bus and then running up&down to the Etna and Taormina. The 2 hours for the Etna is ridiculous the 1,5 hours visit to Taormina is totally pointless. A clear NO-Recommendation for this Trip as it is. The fa...
Summary: absolutely unrealistic and unejoyable schedule, the whole day is just sitting in a bus and then running up&down to the Etna and Taormina. The 2 hours for the Etna is ridiculous the 1,5 hours visit to Taormina is totally pointless. A clear NO-Recommendation for this Trip as it is. The facts: The Trip we booked: Sicilian gems - Mt. Etna & Taormina + Etna 2900 We paid pro Adult ~ EUR 150,-- "Etna 2900" is an extra package, costs about EUR 50-70 pro Person extra, so you can take the Funicular and the special Jeep to climb up to the top of Etna at 2.900 meters. Our expectations: 1) bus transfer and competent guidance in english 2) to visit the top of the Mt. Etna => Torre del Filosofo at 2.919 meters and spend there ~30 Minutes to take some photos and enjoy the view 3) to visit the city of Taormina and visit Teatro Greco-Romano and spend there ~15 Minutes to take some photos and enjoy the view What we experienced: 06:45 AM: Pick-up at at our hotel 08:45 AM: short stop at a Gas station 10:40 AM: Arrival at Etna, Rifugio Sapienza (1.881 meters) => finding Parking place for the bus => the Tour Guide tells us to be back at exactly 13:00 PM at the bus. 11:00 AM: the Tour Guide disappears and turns up around 11:00 AM with our ticket to the Funicular and Jeep => so at this point we have exactly 2 hours to go to the top, spend some time there and come back to the bus => this is (now we now) totally impossible!!! 11:10 AM: our funicular leaves the station 11:25 AM: our funicular arrives at the End station at 2.500 meters where we have to wait to take the Jeep to the top. => waiting time 15 minutes 11:45 AM: the Jeep leaves to the top 12:00 PM: the Jeep arrives at 2.919 meters at Torre del Filosofo => it took exactly 1 hour to get to the top. At this point, to get back to the bus at 13:00 PM is already impossible, as the we have to wait to the returning Jeep at least another 15 Minutes. But instead of turning back, we walk up to the top, because this is actually what we have paid for! 12:20 PM: we arrive at the top and spend there ~5-10 Minutes 12:45 PM: the Jeep starts back downhill 13:05 PM: our funicular leaves the station 13:20 PM: we step out from the funicular 13:25 PM: we arrive with ~25 Minutes "delay" back to the bus, where the Guide & Bus-driver behave very impolite with us because of our delay. => 1 hour to Taormina with the bus 14:30 PM: our Bus arrives at Taormina Parking-house => the Tour Guide tells us to be back at exactly 16:00 PM at the bus. This means: if you take a short break to move your body after sitting in the bus, go to toilet, take the elevator up to Taormina and walk to the entrance of the old-town, you have about 1 hour net to visit Taormina actually. => the Teatro Greco-Romano is 1 kilometer from here, so if you want to visit the theater you must run like crazy, and you can forget to see or enjoy the old town, to go shopping or stop for an ice or coffee. We decide to skip the Teatro Greco-Romano and spend our 1 hour in a Coffee and just walk 30 Minutes in the old town before returning to the bus, so we basically miss to see the Teatro Greco-Romano .. however this is what we paid for. 19:30 PM: arrival back to the hotel. Our feedback to CASSATA TRAVEL: Less is more! 1) to visit the Top of Etna at 2.919 meters, you need at least 3 hours or more, you plan 2 hours 2) to visit Taormina you need 2,5 hours or more, you plan 1,5 hours The Taormina part is absolutely pointless, instead of this, 3,5 hours Etna would be much enjoyable.