Etna and Taormina tours
A day between the volcano and the pearl of the Ionian coast, by van, minibus or coach with driver. We depart from Catania, your hotel or the port, and the driver stays with you for the whole trip.
A tailor-made itinerary, stop by stop
We build the day's itinerary with you: departure, one or more stops along the way, final destination. The driver stays at your disposal for the entire agreed excursion, adapting to the group's pace. The most popular combination is Etna with the Silvestri Craters and Taormina on the same day, but we can add the Alcantara Gorges, a winery on the volcano's slopes or Syracuse.
- Etna and Taormina on the same day, or just one if you prefer
- Driver at your disposal for the whole excursion
- Departure from Catania, the cruise port or hotels along the Ionian coast
- Vehicle chosen according to the number of participants, from 7 to 54 seats
- Suitable for tour groups, associations, families and groups of friends
Most requested destinations
Example day: Etna and Taormina
- 08:30
Departure
Pick-up in Catania, at your hotel or at the port.
- 09:45
Etna – Rifugio Sapienza
Walk around the Silvestri Craters at about 1,900 metres; those who wish can take the cable car.
- 12:30
Lunch on the slopes
Stop at a restaurant or winery on Etna.
- 14:30
Taormina
Free time for the Ancient Theatre, Corso Umberto and the view over Isola Bella.
- 18:00
Return
Drive back to your starting point.
Indicative times: we plan the programme with you.
Common questions about this service
Can you visit Etna and Taormina in one day?
Yes, it's the most popular combination: Rifugio Sapienza to Taormina is about an hour and a half by road, so there's time for both at a relaxed pace.
Does the driver stay with us all day?
Yes, the driver remains at your disposal for the entire agreed excursion.
Are tickets, the cable car or guides included?
Our service is transport with a driver: entrance tickets, the Etna cable car and guides are booked separately, and we plan the timings around your bookings.
Is it suitable for elderly groups or families with children?
Yes, we adapt the vehicle and the stop times to the specific needs of the group.
Do you run the tour for cruise passengers calling at Catania?
Yes, we depart from the port and build the programme around your ship's schedule, with the return planned before all-aboard.