Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes and one of the Europe's highest volcanoes. It has more than 400 craters, spread all over the Catania county. To the ancient Greeks, Mt. Etna was the realm of Vulcan, god of fire, and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclops.
You will be taken to the South side of the Etna National Park (Rifugio Sapienza) and reach 6300ft with your private driver. Then you can take a walk to the “Silvestri” craters (last century eruption) and the newest lava flows and craters from the 2001/2003 eruptions or you can take a cable car to the top of the Volcano. Enjoy the desert moon atmosphere! Then, you will stop at a local winery for a light lunch and a wine tasting.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
- Transportation
- Private English-speaking driver at disposal for 7 hours
- Light Lunch
- Wine tasting
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
- Tour guide
- Cable car tickets: approx. 40 euros per person up to 8000ft, approx. 80 euros per person up to 9000ft
On this walking tour, your private guide will lead you through Taormina's most fascinating sights, namely the Greek Theater. You will also have a chance to see other major sights like Palazzo Corvaja, the Baroque Fountain, Church of San Domenico, and more!
Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
Begin your private tour with a visit to the medieval village of Savoca with its panoramic promenade and famous church of Sant'Nicolò or better called Santa Lucia which was used in the Godfather movie for the marriage of Al Pacino and Apollonia. Then stop at the "VITELLI" bar, one of Coppola's favorite spots. Then drive to Forza D'Agrò, which is, without a doubt, one of the best examples of a typical village which still conserves its medieval street layout.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Mount Etna is one of the world's most active volcanoes and one of the Europe's highest volcanoes. It has more than 400 craters, spread all over the Catania county. To the ancient Greeks, Mt. Etna was the realm of Vulcan, god of fire, and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclops.
You will be taken to the North side of the Etna National Park and reach 6000ft with your private driver. Enjoy a beautiful scenic Jeep drive through the Etna area and admire Mount Fontana, the Thieves Cave (Grotta dei ladroni) and the lava flows from the 2002 eruption. Then continue onto a local winery for lunch with a tasting of the local food and wine. On the way back to Taormina the drive will take you through the Alcantara Valley, famous for its Gorges.
Please note that a jeep's maximum capacity is 6 passengers, however only 5 are guaranteed a window seat. In order to ensure a window seat for all passengers, you may book an additional vehicle.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
