Etna Basic Tour from Taormina

Departure from Taormina - Giardini Naxos and Letojanni area to discover the highest active volcano in Europe: Etna with its 3350 meters of altitude. Transport by Gran Turismo Bus with local multilingual guide.During the journey, lasting about an hour, the guide will entertain you with an in-depth historical - geological and volcanological explanation of Etna and you will be able to admire different types of vegetation such as: citrus groves, vineyards, chestnut groves and pine forests. Arrival at an altitude of 1,900 metres.You will have approximately two and a half hours available in which you can explore the surroundings independently with a soft trek. Possibility of reaching the maximum altitude allowed by the competent authorities (*) in the summit area, currently set at 2,750 metres.

Ticket price not included, to be paid on site at the Etna ticket offices. Return to Taormina in the afternoon.

(*) Ascensions to the authorized crater area of Etna are always escorted by Guides of the Italian Alpine Club, responsible for the safety of travelers and subject to the decisions of the authorities in relation to the daily changes in volcanic activity which affect the reachable altitude.

Meeting points

Available pick up: Antares on National Road at 8am, Cable car of Mazzarò on National Road at 8.10am, Bus terminal of Taormina centre at 8.20am, Giardini Naxos San Giovanni on National Road at 8.30am, Recanati Bus Terminal at 8.40 am.