Etna & Taormina from Catania

Discover the beauties that Etna volcano offers, visit its splendid landscapes, and taste various typical products at the end. You will then continue towards the unforgettable Taormina, admiring the Isola Bella, the "pearl of the Ionian Sea".

The first stage of this tour is at an altitude of 2000 m, but during the journey, going up from the city, short intermediate stops will be made at some characteristic points. The guide will give information about the history of the volcano and the Etna area, and the latest eruptions and some ancient extinct craters will be discovered. From here it will be possible to choose whether to continue trekking through one of the Paths of Etna Park, at an altitude of 2000 meters, accompanied by our guide, or purchase the Etna high altitude option, which will allow you to reach the top of the volcano (3000 m) with special means and accompanied by a local mountain guide. The excursion will continue with a visit to a lava flow cave with helmets and torches. The last stop on this tour is an organic products company in Zafferana, where you can taste honey, wines, oils, and other typical products. You will then continue towards Taormina, making a brief stop at a panoramic point where it will be possible to admire the Isola Bella, a Nature Reserve considered the "pearl of the Ionian" for its wild beauty. After lunch, the afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the picturesque Taormina. Along the main street of the town, Corso Umberto, you can admire the most important monuments: Palazzo Corvaja, the ancient theater, Piazza IX Aprile, the clock tower, the Cathedral Fortress (Duomo), Badia Vecchia, Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano and much else. It will also be possible to shop in the exclusive shops that alternate with characteristic craft shops.