--- title: Etna&Taormina from Catania and Siracusa Full Day Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 375 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 62 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 480 free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private minivan, per group rank_in_category: 32 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-taormina-from-catania-and-siracusa-full-day-private-tour/ --- # Etna&Taormina from Catania and Siracusa Full Day Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 266 pickup points - 4 start times: between 07:00 and 08:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €375 per group/vehicle - Duration: 6h–8h - Rating: 4.66/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Going Sicily ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Driver/guide - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Cable car - Taormina Ancient Theatre ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (2h) - 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. 2. **Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna** (30m) - 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. 3. **Possibility of take the cable car + 4x4 vehicles to reach the base of the sum...** (1h) - Possibility of take the cable car + 4x4 vehicles to reach the base of the summit area 4. **Zafferana Etnea** (30m) - Stop at Oro dell'Etna for a taste of typucal Etna Honey 5. **Taormina** (2h) - 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 6. **Ancient Theatre of Taormina** (1h) - Possibility of visiting the Taormina Greek Theatre 7. **Isola Bella** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 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: 266 ## Good to know - 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. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €375 | €188 | | 4 | €375 | €94 | | 6 | €375 | €63 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Etna Tours start at €56 per person. ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #32 of 35** | €375 per group | 6h–8h | 4.66 (62) | private | | [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 #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. 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