Embark on a full-day audio-guided tour departing from Catania. Ascend 2000 meters to reach Mount Etna, then discover the beautiful Isola Bella and Taormina.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: English, Italian
Audio guide included: English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Explore Mt Etna with its woods and trekking paths
Reach Rifugio Sapienza at 2000 meters
Visit Taormina with its wonderful history
Get impressive panoramic views of Isola Bella

Full description

Explore three beautiful places in Sicily on a full-day self-guided tour starting in the center of Catania. Travel to Mount Etna, known as the highest active volcano in Europe. Experience the natural beauty of Isola Bella and visit the medieval hill town of Taormina.

Reach 2000 meters and walk on the old craters while admiring citrus groves, vineyards, and birch woods. Take the cable car, easily accessible from the stop point to get a unique perspective of the site (cable car tickets are not included).

Move on to Isola Bella, a nature reserve with enchanting shades of color on the seabed that is a favorite destination for many travelers before heading to Taormina.

From the Greek Theatre in Taormina, experience the spectacular view of the turquoise sea from the coast of Calabria, the city of Syracuse, and the steaming summit of Etna. Have free time to wander and explore Taormina before returning to Catania.

Includes

Pick up and drop-off in Catania city center
Audioguide
Insurance

Food and drinks
Entrance tickets
Local guide

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 12 and older must present physical or digital proof that they've been fully vaccinated with a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine administered at least 14 days before the performance date. Children between 5-11 years old must present proof that they've received at least one dose of a FDA or WHO-approved vaccine and be accompanied by a vaccinated adult meeting the theater's entry requirements. Guests whose last vaccine dose (excluding boosters) was fewer than 14 days before the performance date must also present either a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the performance starts or a negative antigen test taken no more than 6 hours before the performance starts
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US

Meeting point

Meet at the Tourist Service Office near Duomo Square.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs
Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

All visitors must wear a protective mask
The audioguide is available in 6 languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and Russian)

From Catania: Etna, Taormina, Isola Bella Audio-Guided Tour

From Catania: Etna, Taormina, Isola Bella Audio-Guided Tour

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