Mount Etna Half Day Tour Small Groups From Taormina

Get close and personal with Sicily’s most famous volcano on this six-hour, small-group tour. Set off from Taormina — hotel pickups and drop-offs in the vicinity are included upon request — and arrive at Mount Etna, where you’ll spend the day walking through craters, exploring a lava cave, and learning about the volcano’s past eruptions at max. 2000 meters of altitude. Afterwards, you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, a little dessert and a sweet wine taste.

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste typical local products, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

This full-day tour goes from Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and characteristic town of Taormina in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste the typical local products. In the afternoon, before visiting Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella" from above.

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna with departure from Taormina. This is an excursion to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano at sunset and taste typical local products, all the while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

First of all choose if You would like to have a Shared Small Group Tour with maximum 8 Guests, or a Private Tour only for Your party. Your Licensed guide will meet you in Your accommodation in Taormina area at 10.00AM with a 8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan. Visit 2 Sicilian small authentic villages where The Godfather movie was played: Savoca and Forza D'Agro'. Take a Walking guided tour and listen to the real Mafia history, its structure and its boss and how it developed In Sicily after the Second World War till nowadays. Compare it with The Godfather movie story. After the tour enjoy a typical Sicilian light lunch in a panoramic terrace. Expected return in Your accomodation around 15.00

First of all choose if You would like to have a Shared Small Group Tour with maximum 8 Guests, or a Private Tour only for Your party. Enjoy a 6 hours wonderful trip with a native local guide/driver, through breathtaking and colorful Etna wine countryside. You will visit typical family winery, antique farmhouse or country estate where you will discover and taste not just the best Etna wines, but also unique Organic food and pastries produced on lava territory and cooked according to the ancient recipes. Pick up at 10.00AM and drop off in Your Accommodation Taormina, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos with Local Licensed Guide and 8 seats Mercedes A/C Minivan. 

Tour to Taormina where you can visit its famous sites like the Greek theater, the Cathedral and a view on Mount Etna and the bay of Giardini Naxos. Continue with a transfer to the town of Castelmola and head back to Messina port of Hotel.

Enjoy two Sicilians must-see places in one day. Jump on the highest active volcano in Europe,explore a lava tube with hard hats and flashlights,take a walk in the Silvestri's crater and taste typical local products such as olive,olive oil,honey,wines and liquors. Have a break at volcano's foothill to taste Sicilian pizza (not included). Spend the afternoon in a free walking tour of Taormina,the pearl of the Mediterranean sea. Visit the Greek theater (tickets not included),the cathedral,the botanical garden and more.

This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.

Walk through the woods and extinct craters around Mt. Etna on this 6-hour sunset walking tour from Taormina. Learn about the fascinating and spectacular volcanic phenomena that have occurred there over time. Visit one of the most striking lava caves on Mt. Etna in a small group and then watch the sunset from a panoramic and impressive viewing point.

This full-day excursion will allow you to first visit the picturesque village of Castiglione di Sicilia and then taste some wines of strictly local production, among the excellences in the field of the Etnean viticulture and not, discovering also the interesting production phases, walking through vineyards and ancient wineries. You will visit the first winery where you'll have a wine tasting; in the second winery, we'll also offer you lunch with typical Sicilian products.

Experience a thrilling Jeep tour on Mt Etna followed by a trek along one of the paths of the highest active volcano in Europe.  

Join this tour to see Mount Etna which boasts a very special heritage. Included in the tour is the visit of Taormina, a place to visit if you are in Sicily.

This entire day tour will allow you to get to the base of the summit craters of the Etna; the ascent to the summit will be performed either by cableway and off-road vehicles (on the South-East side of Etna) or by off-road vehicles only (on the North-East side of Etna). Once at the summit, you will enjoy an easy hike at the base of the summit craters accompanied by our naturalistic expert and a volcanological guide. Afterwards, you will explore the incredible volcanic underground by visiting one of the striking volcanic cave of the Etna, and then, after a lunch based on local typical products, you will visit the amusing Alcantara Gorges.

If you are planning your next holiday in Taormina and want an unforgettable adventure, there is nothing better than an excursion to Mount Etna, one of the most exciting natural experiences that this beautiful island has to offer. A few steps from Giardini Naxos and Taormina, Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, with its 3,300 meters high, dominates the eastern coast of Sicily. Its summit offers breathtaking views, guiding those who undertake the journey through the landscape that joins the Ionian Sea to the Sicilian hinterland. On this unmissable tour, we will explore the most suggestive views of the volcano, crossing lush forests, vast fields of lava flows and fascinating volcanic caves, where we will enter equipped with helmets and torches to discover their history and formation. Among all the excursions to Mount Etna from Taormina, this is ideal for families, couples and groups of friends who want to live a unique and exciting adventure.

A perfect experience if you want to try the famous Etna DCO wines and discover their secret. We have selected for you 2 of the best wineries in Etna territory, with a long tradition of winemaking. Some of them are very well renowned all over Italy and Europe, having their wines even featured in Michelin stars restaurants. You will learn about different production techniques, all of them requiring very hard work and dedication to obtain only the highest-quality product. Discover how challenging it can be to grow vines on the lava rock, but at the same time, how rewarding it truly is. Of course, you are going to taste the incredible flavour of the Etna wines, and you will understand why it is worth working so hard to obtain such a produce. Visiting the wine cellars and the estates will delight your sight with outstanding views of boundless vineyards having as a background the huge Mount Etna volcano.

A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean".

Staying in Taormina is the best option for you to explore and to be guided to the discovery of some of the most impressive extinct craters of Mount Etna, formed during the so-called “perfect eruption” of 2002. During this incredible event, the volcano destroyed the tourist station of Piano Provenzana, which was later reconstructed in 2004. Our hike will start exactly from this area. You will be able to admire the peak of the summit craters, visible throughout the entire excursion. Take your time to stop every now and then during the ascent, until you reach the Saponaria fields immediately before the button-hole system of the 2002 craters. With your hiking guide, you will discover different kinds of lava, learn about ancient eruptions, and interesting facts about the volcano. Please, note: among our Mount Etna tours from Taormina, this is the one that requires a slightly better fitness level.

An experience that the most adventurous won’t regret taking! After a drive to Piano Provenzana, the Northern tourist station on Mount Etna, you will embark on a 4-wheels-drive bus to the highest point currently accessible to tours: the volcanological observatory at Pizzi Deneri, at a height of about 3000 Mts. You will be guided in this experience by an expert and certified volcanological guide, who will show you the characteristics of the activity of the highest active volcano in Europe while explaining the most powerful eruptions ever experienced here. After reaching the volcanological observatory, you will start a short walk to reach a panoramic point on the famous Bove Valley, always with a view of the summit craters in front of you. Who knows, maybe you will experience a small explosion, always from a safe distance!

A memorable journey through Sicily’s heart with an unforgettable tour of Randazzo, a charming town on the slopes of Mount Etna. This experience combines history, fascinating landscapes, and world-class wines, offering an intimate glimpse into the island’s winemaking legacy. Begin your adventure in Randazzo, nestled between Mount Etna and the serene Alcantara Valley. Known for its resilience, the town has endured centuries of volcanic eruptions while preserving its medieval charm. Its cobblestone streets, ancient architecture, and views of the towering Etna make it a dream for photographers. The next part of the tour takes you to a renowned local winery, where generations of winemakers have cultivated grapes in Etna’s rich volcanic soil. Enjoy a curated selection of four exceptional wines paired with traditional Sicilian delicacies. This experience immerses you in Sicily’s authentic culinary and vinous traditions, leaving you with unforgettable memories.