--- title: Etna and Taormina con pranzo lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 98 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 73 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Etna hike and Taormina, shared rank_in_category: 17 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-and-taormina-con-pranzo/ --- # Etna and Taormina con pranzo **Guidekin's take:** Etna first, hiking up to the upper craters past forests and lava formations and into a cave with helmets and torches, then Taormina. Lunch with wine tasting, pickup from set points in Catania and loan of shoes and jackets are included; the Greek Theatre ticket is extra and you need moderate fitness. 4.89 from 73 reviews at €98 per person. ## Overview Join with us the Mt Etna & Taormina tour! This excursion gives you the opportunity to visit two of the most attractive places in Sicily in just one day! Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a snack with sandwiches or, according to the weather conditions, you will do a lunch with typical Sicilian Street food. The lunch will be accompanied by water and local red Etna wine. Then we will move to the beautiful town of Taormina. Relax yourself having a walk along Corso Umberto, buying some souvenirs for your relatives and friends, discovering the magic of the Greek Theater, or simply taking pictures of the beautiful landscape. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 42 pickup points - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch paired with a wine tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €85: ages 0 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €98 per person for the PUBLIC - Etna & Taormina option; other options up to €620 - Duration: 8h–10h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Etna Experience ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | PUBLIC - Etna & Taormina | €98 / person | Italian, French, Spanish, English | Pickup included | | PRIVATE - Etna & Taormina | €620 / person | Italian, French, Spanish, English | PRIVATE group: Your group will be the only one joining the tour Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional guide - Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points - Transfer to visit Taormina - Lunch paired with a wine tasting - Transport service via Jeep or minibus from/to Catania - Online brochure and maps - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Souvenirs - Greek Theater tickets (they cost 16,00€ per person) ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (2h) - Hiking on the ancient craters at 2000m. 2. **Taormina** (1h 30m) - Free time to visit the historical center of Taormina 3. **You will have lunch in a wine cellar, where you can taste our local food and ...** (2h; admission included) - You will have lunch in a wine cellar, where you can taste our local food and two types of Etna DOC wines (local production). Please note that during the winter period the availability of wineries may vary, so lunch may take place elsewhere and its arrangements may vary... 4. **You will explore a cave of volcanic origin (e** (40m; admission included) - g. Grotta dei Ladroni or Grotta Cassone): we will provide you with the necessary equipment (helmets and torches). Please note, however, that depending on the weather conditions, it may not be possible to visit the caves due to snow or ice inside, which would make them... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 42 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund - English and Italian guide are always available, French and Spanish are subject to availability. Upon booking, we will confirm you if the language required is available. - Guests need to wear trekking shoes and bring a jacket. We can provide trekking shoes and jackets for free at the moment of the booking if requested. - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Vegetarian, vegan, celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 35** | €98 | 8h–10h | 4.89 (73) | shared | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | Ranked #17 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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