Private ETNA and TAORMINA tour departing from PALERMO

Private ETNA and TAORMINA tour departing from PALERMO

Discover Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, which became Unesco heritage. You will reach Taormina, one of the most beautiful and well-known cities in Sicily. Experience the romanticism of Taormina, walking through its medieval streets. Discover scents, sounds and unique landscapes, such as the Greek-Roman Theater and much more. Take a walk in the medieval village of Castelmola and admire the view of the eastern coast of Sicily.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy

The tour includes a visit to Europe's largest active volcano: Etna or Mongibello. Going up towards the summit you go through various landscapes. From the highest points, you can enjoy a spectacular view that extends to the island of Malta.
Etna became Unesco heritage in 2013.
 You can go up through the road that leads to Rifugio Sapienza (1,923 meters). The refuge houses a well-stocked bar and shopping area. At guests' disposal is also a large panoramic terrace, where you can relax enjoying a splendid view over much of eastern Sicily.
From the Refuge you can take, for a fee, the cable car to reach an altitude of 2500 meters. From there you can visit on foot or continue with off-road vehicles, to reach the crater area, located at 2920 m.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy

Taormina is one of the most famous tourist resorts on the island. Arriving here the driver will take you to Porta Messina, access point to the pedestrian area of the city. From here you can visit the historic center of Taormina and the splendid Greek-Roman Theater (admission fee extra). You can stroll along its medieval streets, admire its breathtaking views and enjoy its excellent gastronomy. Don't miss the charming panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, a delightful meeting place, the famous center of Taormina's social life. All this is Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina's most famous square that opens onto the main city street (Corso Umberto), with its many outdoor cafés, religious buildings and historic buildings that frame it. For shopping enthusiasts, Taormina is the ideal place to buy clothing, souvenirs and works of art.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Castillo de Castelmola, Rotabile castelmola, 98030 Castelmola, Sicily Italy

A splendid village that over the centuries has preserved all the magic of the Middle Ages. Castelmola has been declared one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Duration: 1 hour