Explore Catania on join-in tour with Mount Etna and Taormina Tour
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Catania is a perfect option to explore the history and culture of Sicily, being the second most important city of Sicily for centuries. Also, you will be able to explore impressive natural masterpieces, such as mount Etna. Its slopes and lava fields with its fascinating views will not let you stay indifferent. Take as many photos as possible to capture these moments. Taormina is another interesting tourist destination that you are going to visit. Rest assured, it will also provide you with many opportunities to get impressed.
What's included
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Pick-up and drop-off at Catania port
- Comfortable walking shoes required
Highlights
Itinerary
09:00
You will be met at the port and guided you to your air-conditioned transportation ready to commence your tour.
The tour will commence with a drive on the outskirts of Catania, your guide will be pointing out all the main landmarks for your interest before the tour will continue toward the famous Mount Etna National Park. The journey to the National Park will take around 1 hour 15 minutes, there will be a comfort break along the way in a beautiful Sicilian town. Here there is a local cafeteria where you will be able to use the washrooms (free of charge) or purchase a coffee or one of the many pastries on display. The drive will continue, making a way up to the National Park. Your guide will be giving you information along the journey, explaining about the Etna eruptions over the years. Disembarking the transportation, you will be taken on a guided walk of one of the many craters the National Park has to offer. After the visit to Mount Etna we will then continue the tour to Taormina. At the parking area, when you disembark the transportation you take a lift up to the road entrance to this pedestrianised town. There is an incline of around 50 yards before the entrance. Once in Taormina you embark on a short walking tour of around 1 hour. The walking tour will take you through the quaint Sicilian streets full of vibrance and shops and restaurants in abundance. The first stop will be the Cathedral Square, your guide will give the history and all of the information about the Cathedral situated within the square before continuing with the tour. A viewing point from the town is the next stop, be prepared to be amazed by the incredible views of the coast down below. After taking your photographs from the viewing point the tour will continue. There is an option to visit the Greek Roman Theatre during your hour free time at the end (not included). If you wish to do this please inform your guide, who will take you to the entrance.
After the free time you will meet back up with the guide who will escort you back to your transportation ready to take you back to the port in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.