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8 hrs
Daily Tour
8 people
English
This shared excursion to Taormina and Mt. Etna represents a special experience for everybody, whether you love nature, history, architecture, photography, or shopping. Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations offer the visitor an unforgettable day of contrasts, with Taormina’s Greek history and modern sophistication set against the strange beauty and surprisingly colourful landscapes of the volcano.
Sicily is a fascinating place with a very unique history in all of Italy. Our experienced, English-speaking driver-guides will make it come alive for you! Even if you don’t care for history, you will be in awe of the beauty of the terrain and the stunning views.
At almost 11,000 feet, Mt. Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano. It has 5 craters at the summit and 260 volcanic cones, flanked by rivers of petrified lava crisscrossing the gentle slopes.
On a clear day, the views are simply stunning, the colourful landscape contrasting dramatically with the volcano, where the upper slopes are carpeted in snow almost all year.
The volcanic soil around Etna is incredibly fertile, and the area is renowned for its excellent honey, produced with abundant Sicilian pride.
Taormina is the most popular tourist city in Sicily, famous for its charming streets and piazzas, elegant dining, and sophisticated shopping. Recalling Sicily's Greek past is the amazing Greek-Roman theater, located on a high promontory with breathtaking views.
The beauty of Taormina has inspired many writers, artists, and musicians over the centuries (even millennia). From the theatre, you can admire magnificent panoramic views over the Strait of Messina, the Ionian Sea, and Mt Etna.
Taormina's architectural variety unfolds as you stroll the town, with Cathedral square, IX April square, Badia square, and Palazzo Corvaja being the central highlights. Walking through the medieval streets of Taormina is a unique and unforgettable experience, not only for its historical value but also for the many lovely shops that will make your visit more pleasant.
Palanges Travel
Twice as good as the cruise line tours!