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Etna&Taormina from Catania and Siracusa Full Day Private Tour

4.7 Great 62 reviews
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6h–8h
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommended by 89% of travellers: 55 four- and five-star reviews

Guidekin's take

Private minivan, per group in our Day Trips from Catania comparison.

Trade-off: Cable car, theatre ticket and meals extra; per group price.

Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private minivan day from Catania or Syracuse for your own party of up to eight, priced per group, pairing Etna with Taormina and a stop to taste honeys from the volcanic area. Hotel pickup, bottled water and a driver guide are included; the Etna cable car, the theatre ticket, meals and gratuities are extra. 4.66 from 62 reviews at €375 per group/vehicle.

From the guide

Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes and the most active one in Europe. It has been erupting for several million years. Mt Etna is one of the greatest and most beautiful volcano adventure destinations in Sicily. After your Etna visit, take a scenic drive to Taormina.

On the way to Taormina, enjoy a stop where you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of authentic Sicilian honeys made in the volcanic area.

Taormina is an elegant town, known for its good climate throughout the year, along with the unbelievable views of the sea and mountains.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30
Scheduled through April 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30. Scheduled through April 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cable car
Entrance fees: Taormina Ancient Theatre

Itinerary

Mount Etna Stop 1
Scenic drive to Etna South, enjoy a beautiful landscape of pine trees and black lava soil. Stop to see the past eruption when lava destroyed local housings.
2h
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna Stop 2
Easy walk on Silvestri Craters, are dead nowdays and are very easy to walk in and enjoy the view of the top of the Volcano, the coast and Catania.
30 min
Possibility of take the cable car + 4x4 vehicles to reach the base of the sum... Stop 3
Possibility of take the cable car + 4x4 vehicles to reach the base of the summit area
1h
Zafferana Etnea Stop 4
Stop at Oro dell'Etna for a taste of typucal Etna Honey
30 min
Taormina Stop 5
Corso Umberto it is the main street of Taormina pedestrian area, a great place for a pleasant short walk through the medieval town of Taormina or to enjoy shopping in the many shops of the area
2h
Ancient Theatre of Taormina Stop 6
Possibility of visiting the Taormina Greek Theatre
1h
Isola Bella Stop 7
A picturesque small island near Taormina, known for its lush vegetation and crystal-clear waters. Connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand, it's a popular spot for nature lovers and beachgoers.
30 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Departure Point: From your Hotel/Accomodation and Harbor in Catania and Siracusa

266 pickup points listed by the operator, 264 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vehicle with maximum of 8
  • We accept passengers with disabilities, provided they are able to transfer to the vehicle seat independently or with assistance. The vehicle is not equipped to transport wheelchairs on board and does not have a ramp.
  • For a group / shared tour, we require a minimum number of participants, often 3 or more, for the tour to proceed.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Etna Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #32 of 35€375 per group6h–8h4.66 (62)private
Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide€756h4.99 (219)shared
Tour Etna and Wine Tasting€1458h4.92 (418)shared
Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)€826h4.92 (353)shared

Ranked #32 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

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