Day trip

Etna Basic Tour 1900 metres

4.2 / 5

53 reviews

Activity provider: SAT Group
Day trip

Etna Basic Tour 1900 metres

Activity provider: SAT Group

From US$ 45.27 per person

Our day tour of Mt. Etna takes you to the top of the highest volcano in Europe. Though the volcano is active, you are safe to take a look at its four craters. We guarantee you will not find a similar volcano in Europe!

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Duration 8 hours
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English, German, Italian

Experience

Highlights
  • A scenic tour of the tallest volcano in Europe, Mt. Etna
  • The opportunity to trek the Silvestri's craters
  • Optional ascent to the main crater area
Full description
This is a 1-day excursion by bus from Taormina to Mount Etna. The highest volcano in Europe (10,922 feet high), its smoking peak can be seen throughout Sicily with seismic activity constantly changing its shape. There are 4 distinct craters at the summit area and more than 300 vents on the flanks, ranging in size from small holes to large craters. You'll be picked up from Taormina at 08:30 AM from where you'll be driven to the Etna refuge. From here, you'll be able to trek around the the Silvestri’s Craters at 1.900 meters. You then have the option (at extra cost) to head to the top of the volcano by funicular and a 4x4-wheel drive. Eruptions at the summit are extremely spectacular, but rarely threaten the inhabited areas around the volcano. An eruption in 1669 lasted 122 days and destroyed several towns. Since then, there have been countless summit eruptions and at least 60 flank eruptions, the last one in 2008. At 04:00 PM, you'll be returned you to Taormina. It's a guarantee that you'll never experience a similar volcano in the whole of Europe.
Includes
  • Transportation
  • Tour leader
  • vat and taxes
  • Drinks, Meals and other extras
  • Ascent to the main crater area
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the Taormina Terminal Bus at Via Pirandello. Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before departure time. Pick-up is available in the areas of Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Recanati and Letojanni. Please contact SAT Group office via mail at boking@satgroup.it or phone +39 942 24653 (office opening hours: 09:00 - 13:00 /15:00 - 19:00) to reconfirm the excursion at least the day before and to get more information about the closest pick up point.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • It is recommended to wear warm clothes and closed shoes
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 53 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.1/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Little too expensive just for driving from Taormina to Etna because the ticket for 30€ for cable car is not included in price. However, our guide was great, telling us interasting stories! I would reccomend this excursion, there is enough time for everything to see and also enjoy it!

March 27, 2023

The experience is excellent but it requires going up to the highest point in 4X4 vans and a good deal of walking. The alpine guide explained things adequately. Times were kept. The service area (lowest point) was OK as to food and personal attention. The views are amazing and so different from the usual that it is worthwhile going up.

March 27, 2023

Really nice to be able to wander about and then take the cable car up to the top and then the guided tour. If I went again I would prebook the cable car and guide as the queue for tickets was quite long and very disorganised. It was windy at the top so I would advise nor dresses or skirts!

March 27, 2023

Product ID: 13016