Private Etna & Taormina Tour, from Palermo area & Cefalù

An amazing experience through Etna area to discover the Volcano and its lava fields and then we will go towards Taormina, where you can walk along the main street "Corso Umberto" reaching the Greek Theatre, while spending time with shopping and getting the visit of the most interesting sites as Piazza Duomo and Palazzo Corvaja. NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WEAR SHOES SUITABLE FOR WALKING, ALSO IT IS RECOMMENDED TO EQUIP WITH HEAVY CLOTHING GIVEN THE SIGNIFICANT TEMPERATURE RANGES THAT OCCUR IN PEAKS ON ETNA, KNOWN AS ONE OF THE HIGHEST VOLCANOES IN THE WORLD Moreover The tour does not include an authorized tour guide service. Instead, there will be only a driver who will provide basic information about each of the locations included in the tour itinerary in English.

Itinerary

1. visit the slopes of Mount Etna to experience the lava fields and the incredible landscape view from Europe s highest and most active volcano, in June 2013 was declared UNESCO Heritage. The Etna Volcano is one of Sicily s main tourist attractions, with thousands of visitors every year. The most common route is through the road leading to Sapienza Refuge, lying at the south of the crater at elevation of 1910 m. It hosts a large parking, several bars, a hotel, and is a starting point for the cable car. From the Refuge, a cableway runs uphill to the elevation of 2500 m; from there, visitors can take a drive with special terrain vehicles, or take a long walk to the designated crater area at 2920 m. (2h 0min)
2. Time at leisure for an independent tour of Taormina, ideal for strolling and window-shopping. The core of the town is pedestrian and walking through its streets which indulge you in the Taormina atmosphere. We suggest you to relax in a cafe and taste a granita (sicilian-style water ice with granular texture and different fruit juice). Moreover you can enjoy an independent visit to the famed Greek-Roman Theatre or several minor sites to be discovered around Taormina. (3h 0min)