Mount Etna Tour from Palermo (with Taormina option)
Overview
2 Mount Etna experiences from Palermo (availability depends on the selected date).
Travel across Sicily to discover Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, with free time at Rifugio Sapienza at approximately 1,800 meters above sea level.
OPTION 1: Etna & Taormina Full-Day Tour
Enjoy about 2.5 hours of free time on Mount Etna with the possibility to purchase the optional ascent to approximately 2,800 meters by cable car and 4x4 vehicle (€85 approx., paid on site). Continue to Taormina for independent sightseeing and free time. No guided visit or entrance tickets included. Total duration: approximately 12 hours.
OPTION 2: Mount Etna Only from Palermo
Spend more time on Mount Etna with approximately 3.5–4 hours of free time at Rifugio Sapienza. Optional ascent available at extra cost. Includes round-trip transportation and tour escort assistance. Total duration: approximately 11 hours.
Please note: this is not a hiking tour and no trekking guide is included.
What's Included
- Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo
- Self guided visit as per itinerary
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities
- Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
- Entrance fees
Meeting Location
Piazza Ruggiero Settimo
15, 90100 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Mount Etna
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Taormina
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Activity code: C-6738P23
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