Explore Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo. Hike craters, ride a cable car, and visit Sicily’s glamorous town in one unforgettable day.
Explore Mount Etna and Taormina from Palermo. Hike craters, ride a cable car, and visit Sicily’s glamorous town in one unforgettable day.
- Mount Etna - Make a brief stop while ascending the volcano, then arrive at Rifugio Sapienza where you can explore the area at your leisure or climb to the summit independently.
- Taormina - Enjoy a self-guided tour of the town. Wander around, unwind, or visit the Greek Theatre (admission fees not included).
- Mount Etna - Make a brief stop while ascending the volcano, then arrive at Rifugio Sapienza where you can explore the area at your leisure or climb to the summit independently.
- Taormina - Enjoy a self-guided tour of the town. Wander around, unwind, or visit the Greek Theatre (admission fees not included).

- Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo
- Visits as per itinerary
- Multilingual tour escort or driver-escort
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up & Drop-off at meeting point in Palermo
- Visits as per itinerary
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities
- Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
- Entrance fees
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities
- Etna ascent fees (if you wish to climb above 1900 meters)
- Entrance fees
Two Mount Etna excursions available from Palermo (availability varies by date).
Embark on a journey through Sicily to explore Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, with leisure time at Rifugio Sapienza, situated around 1,800 meters above sea level.
OPTION 1: Etna & Taormina Full-Day Tour
Spend approximately 2.5 hours of free time on…
Two Mount Etna excursions available from Palermo (availability varies by date).
Embark on a journey through Sicily to explore Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, with leisure time at Rifugio Sapienza, situated around 1,800 meters above sea level.
OPTION 1: Etna & Taormina Full-Day Tour
Spend approximately 2.5 hours of free time on Mount Etna, with an option to ascend to about 2,800 meters via cable car and 4x4 vehicle for an additional €85 (payable on site). Proceed to Taormina for self-guided exploration and leisure time. No guided tours or entrance tickets are included. Total duration: around 12 hours.
OPTION 2: Mount Etna Only from Palermo
Enjoy extended time on Mount Etna with about 3.5–4 hours of free time at Rifugio Sapienza. Optional ascent is available at an extra charge. 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 provided.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.