Mount Etna Day Trip from Taormina: A Journey to Europe’s Tallest Active Volcano

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Taormina to Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano. Explore the stunning Parco dell’Etna and hike the foothills, or upgrade for a guided tour of the upper crater. Departure from Taormina Bus Terminal.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Taormina - Pick up point only on request.
  • Mount Etna - Visit Sicily’s famously fiery volcano, the magnificent Mount Etna, on a day trip from Taormina.
  • Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - Reach Rifugio Sapienza 1900 meters
What's Included
  • Expert multilingual guide accompaniment
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Wind jackets and boots rental
Additional Information

Embark on a day expedition from Taormina to the renowned fiery Mount Etna of Sicily. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this colossal volcano, the highest active one in Europe, offers spectacular views over the national park, Parco dell’Etna. Experience a 3-hour solo hike exploring the lower slopes or opt for an upgrade that includes…

Location
Terminal Interbus Taormina
Via Luigi Pirandello
Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina by the sea, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact for information about pick up.The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michelle_t
May 12, 2025
Worth it! - The driver was excellent and carefully navigated the narrow roads around Taormina to collect us. The tour guide kept us well informed. We did the whole trip, including cable car and jeep to the top, followed by a short trek around the highest craters for some spectacular scenery and great photos. We would recommend doing the whole experience. 👌
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Marionkabbe
Apr 26, 2025
Tour to Mount Etna and back - The travel companion Alexandra was just great. So friendly, unobtrusive, competent, prudent, eloquent and adept in the three languages German, English and Italian. The driver Giuseppe was prudent and defensive contrary to my experience with the Italian driving style and the double-decker coach picobello clean.
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698federicam
Apr 20, 2025
Majestic - Excellent tour and great guide Alexandra. We booked the option for the Crateri Sommitali and it is definitely recommended. Also our vulcanologist guide was excellent. Mount Etna of course doesn't need any comments, it is majestic.
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John_a
Apr 15, 2025
We got super lucky... it... - We got super lucky... it was miserable, raining and foggy at the bottom but the Mountain staff infomred our tour guide that it was sunny at 3000m.. so we went ahead w/ the funicular and jeep ride... and the views at the top were stunning. Great tour and memorable day.
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Marianne_r
Oct 27, 2024
Amazing Mt Etna - Great tour. Amazing sites from the top. Smoke still coming out of the craters. I highly recommend this excursion.
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Nicholas_d
Oct 25, 2024
Poor weather, but still a great experience - Some parts of the tour weren't available to do because of the poor weather conditions but that was no fault of the tour company who kept us informed throughout and were very informative.
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David_r
Apr 29, 2025
Worthwhile trip to see the highest active volcano in Europe - if a bit pricey! - Picked up on time and really enjoyed the guide’s commentary as well made our way to Mount Etna. She was really knowledgeable and delivered the information clearly. On arrival, we enjoyed the cable car up to 2500m and then the ‘volcano bus’ up to 2900m where we were met by a volcanologist who took us on a 20 minute walk around a couple of the old craters. Had great views of the summit where there was gas coming from the active craters. Amazing views of the cloud below and the summit! The option to do the cable car and the second bus is a must though as the lower station at 1900m is not worth the trip. Quite expensive as the actual time on Mount Etna is only 3.5 hours. If the weather wasn’t as good, not sure how good the whole experience would be, but we were lucky with the weather and really enjoyed it. You can get lunch at one of the many places to eat at 1900m and they’re not expensive which was a refreshing surprise!
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Voyage53098572554
Oct 22, 2024
Taster of Sicily - Took 2 tours with SAT Group, one to Mount Etna & the other a day trip to Siracusa. Thanks to Elizabeth & Alexandra for providing lots of info as our tour guides. Both were very knowledgeable. Coach drivers Angelo & Alfio were very careful drivers making us feel safe & secure, especially when navigating hair pin bends en route to collection points in Taormina! Both trips enjoyable & memorable. Thanks!
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Jane_r
Sep 18, 2024
Mt Etna - The guide was very helpful and spoke 3 languages effortlessly. I think the only problem was being with a large bus there was a lot of waiting around. A smaller group would be better
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Ralitsa
Apr 21, 2025
Extremely disappointed - For the total of 135 euros paid for 3 people we got a ride to 1900 meters and full fog, the tour guide just dropped us off at a guesthouse and we had to wait almost 3 hours so that those who those who wanted to climb to the main crater, we could take a walk around the area. Maybe it was a joke on her part, as the fog and visibility were extremely limited. We left at 8:30 in the morning and we were a little after 17 o’clock back in Taormina. They could have just saved us the disappointment and told us that the weather was not suitable for those who wanted to get to 1900 meters… The company in no way offered to compensate us for the wait, the cold, the fog, and the lost day.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).