The Taormina and Etna trip from Taormina-Giardini Naxos is the perfect Sicily day tour if you are traveling on a cruise ship and you are looking for an Etna trip from Giardini Naxos, or if you are spending your Sicilian holidays in the wonderful scenery of Naxos bay and you want to find day trips from Giardini Naxos.
The first part of the day tour is dedicated to the Mount Etna trip. Your experience on the highest active volcano in Europe starts at 1.900 mt above sea level, where you have the possibility to walk on the edge of majestic extinct Silvestri Craters.
After 1.30h on the lava stone, your journey will continue to Taormina, the most famous tourist destination in Sicily. Herewith a walking tour or by yourself you will discover a magic town made famous by its atmosphere, showing the most pleasant Sicilian way of living, with historical monuments, Sicilian pastry shops, and fashion boutiques. The tour ends at the starting point.
Pick-up and starting of the Taormina and Etna trip from Taormina-Giardini Naxos cruise port or from Taormina. On request, a departure from your accommodation located in Giardini Naxos and Taormina area.
Have you ever walked on the edge and even inside an extinct crater? You can try this experience during this Mount Etna trip exploring the Silvestri Crater. By bus, we will reach 1.900 meters above sea level where your experience will starts. After more or less 1.30h the Sicily day tour will continue to Taormina, our second destination.
The second part of the day will continue with a Taormina tour, having a guided walking tour in the main street Corso Umberto, or exploring by yourself the historical monuments of the town, have lunch in a local restaurant with typical Sicilian food, and go shopping in the exclusive boutiques.
The Taormina and Etna trip will end to the port of Giardini Naxos or your accommodation. We share a goodbye, hoping to meet our guests back in Sicily soon.
English, Italian, Spanish, French, Romanian
Round trip by A/C van or bus
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Treats and bottled water on board of the bus
Discover Messina Travel Assistance
Liability Insurance
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Any Private Expenses
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
What is not specified in “Included in the price”
Sunscreen, light shoes, comfortable and thin clothing, a hat.
If you book this excursion as private for a group of maximum 6 people, you will be comfortably transported by our luxury car. Please, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with further information.
The distance between Giardini Naxos and Mt Etna is 50 km and the driving time is almost 60 minutes.
This tour is shared. There is the possibility of purchasing a private tour with the payment of an extra fee.
For further information check the Private Tours page.
The free time included in this tour is almost 2 hour.
No, during this tour you will not be able to use the cablecar and to reach the top of the volcano, due to the limited time available.
No, once in Taormina the visit of the Greek-roman theatre will not be included.