Taormina free time after Etna in our Taormina from Catania comparison.
Trade-off: Theatre ticket and lunch extra; minimum two per booking.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Etna and Taormina in one day, the Silvestri Craters high on the volcano and then Taormina on your own with the view over Isola Bella. Hotel pickup, return and a tasting are included and it runs in two guide languages; the Ancient Theatre ticket is extra and lunch must be booked in advance. 4.84 from 101 reviews for 7h–8h.
You will explore the highest volcano in Europe, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Discover the Silvestri Craters at 2000 meters above the sea level. You can also visit Taormina by yourself, the most picturesque, panoramic, tourist destination in Sicily.
Panoramic view over Isola Bella nature riserve.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30, 09:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Pick up from any hotel in Catania. Extra charge for pick up/drop off outside Catania.
82 pickup points listed by the operator, 82 of them hotels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #20 of 35 | €95 | 7h–8h | 4.84 (101) | shared |
| Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared |
| Tour Etna and Wine Tasting | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared |
| Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared |
Ranked #20 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Etna Tours