Etna and Taormina Private Shore Tour from Catania Port

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Etna and Taormina Private Shore Tour from Catania Port

Price from
€475
Duration
7 h to 8 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

Overview

Discover the contrasts of eastern Sicily on a private shore tour from Catania with a licensed English-speaking guide. Travel to Rifugio Sapienza, set at about 2,000 metres on Mount Etna, and explore the dramatic volcanic landscape, old craters and lava fields. Continue to Isola Bella, a protected coastal reserve linked to the shore by a narrow strip of sand, with free time to enjoy the bay or swim when conditions allow. End in Taormina, where you can walk along Corso Umberto, visit the cathedral and see the Ancient Theatre at your own expense. The schedule is planned around your ship, with direct cruise-port pickup and return when port access and docking times permit.

What's included

All transportation between the locations included in the itinerary
Pickup and drop-off at Catania Cruise Port
Licensed English-speaking tour guide
Visit to Mount Etna at Rifugio Sapienza, approximately 2,000 metres above sea level

Not included

Personal expenses
Gratuities
Entrance ticket to the Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Cable car, off-road vehicle or excursions to the upper areas of Mount Etna

What you will do

Porte di Catania
Catania Cruise Port – Pickup (approximately 1 hour 30 min)
Meet your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide at the agreed meeting point at Catania Cruise Port. After the pickup, travel directly to Mount Etna while enjoying views of the Sicilian countryside along the way.
1 h 30 min
Mount Etna
Mount Etna – Rifugio Sapienza. (approximately 2 hours 45 min)
Arrive at Rifugio Sapienza, located approximately 2,000 metres above sea level. Explore the volcanic landscape, see old craters and discover areas formed by previous lava flows. Enjoy approximately 1 hour 30 minutes at Mount Etna before travelling for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes towards Isola Bella.
2 h 45 min
Isola Bella
Isola Bella (approximately 1 hour)
Enjoy approximately 45 minutes of free time at Isola Bella, a protected nature reserve connected to the coast by a narrow strip of sand. Admire the bay, relax by the sea and take photographs. Swimming may be possible when weather and sea conditions allow. Afterwards, travel for approximately 15 minutes to Taormina.
1 h
Taormina
Taormina (approximately 1 hour 15 min)
Explore the historic centre of Taormina at your own pace. Walk along Corso Umberto, discover its charming streets and squares, and visit the Cathedral of Taormina. You may also visit the Ancient Theatre, although the entrance ticket is not included in the tour price.
1 h 15 min
Porte di Catania
Return to Catania Cruise Port – Drop-off (approximately 1 hour)
Travel back to Catania Cruise Port and enjoy a comfortable drop-off at the authorised passenger area near your ship. The return journey may take approximately 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Expected arrival at the port is around 5:30 PM.
1 h

Meeting point

Pickup: The driver will meet you in the Catania Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Important information

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.