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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (2,997)

Enjoy a tour that is the perfect mix of volcanic adventure and refreshing moments of relaxation. Explore the Etna and Alcantara Gorges on this full-day tour and see forests and…

from €85 per person

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Taormina: Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour

Taormina: Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour

⏱ 5 hours · 4.7 (647)

Explore Catania's wine production process with a guided visit to a winery as well as wine and appetizer tastings. Discover a traditional local village and see the scenery ar…

from €60 per person

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Catania/Taormina: The Godfather Filming Locations Tour
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Catania/Taormina: The Godfather Filming Locations Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.9 (565)

Relive some of your favorite scenes from The Godfather Trilogy on a guided tour from Catania or Taormina as you discover beautiful towns and countryside in Sicily made famous by…

from €100 per person

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From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.8 (520)

Explore craters, black ash deserts, and a lava cave at 2,000 meters above sea level on this full-day tour. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting as well.

from €135 per person

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2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour of Syracuse and Ortigia

2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour of Syracuse and Ortigia

⏱ 2 - 8 hours · 4.9 (435)

The best way to visit the monuments of the city of Syracuse and the island of Ortigia is by tuk-tuk where we will also enter the picturesque streets

from €170 per group up to 4

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From Taormina: Off-Road ATV Tour Alcantara & Mount Etna
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From Taormina: Off-Road ATV Tour Alcantara & Mount Etna

⏱ 1 - 4.5 hours · 4.8 (336)

Explore Mount Etna and the Alcantara Valley on a thrilling quad tour from Taormina or Giardini Naxos, discovering lava flows, craters, Coruccio Cave, and Alcantara Gorges.

from €79 per group up to 2

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From Taormina: Syracuse and Noto Guided Day Trip by Bus

From Taormina: Syracuse and Noto Guided Day Trip by Bus

⏱ 10 hours · 4.2 (196)

You will discover Syracuse, from its Greek origins to its Baroque through its splendid Cathedral.\nYou will enjoy Noto and its Sicilian baroque

from €65 per person

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Catania Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide

Catania Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide

⏱ 2 hours · 4.5 (155)

Explore the heart of Catania with a guided tour and experience the city like a local. Marvel at landmarks like the Catania Cathedral, Ursino Castle, and the Monastery of San Nic…

from €25 per person

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From Taormina: Guided Tour of Syracuse and Ortygia Island

From Taormina: Guided Tour of Syracuse and Ortygia Island

⏱ 1 day · 3.8 (123)

Discover the sights and wonders of the beautiful Syracuse on a guided multilingual tour by bus from Taormina. See the archaeological area, the Greek Theater, and the quarries be…

from €65 per person

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From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (108)

Discover the highest volcano in Europe on a full-day tour. Visit a lava cave in safety and marvel at different volcanic landscapes, such as craters and curious lava rock formati…

from €89 per person

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Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorge Day Trip

Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorge Day Trip

⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (100)

Hike Mount Etna, explore a lava cave, enjoy lunch in a mountain chalet, and visit the Alcantara Gorge. Small-group tour with local guide and pickup from Taormina, Giardini Naxos…

from €89 per person

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Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion from Taormina and Nearby

Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion from Taormina and Nearby

⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (90)

Discover the allure of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges on a unique hike: among craters, lava caves, breathtaking views, and basalt columns.\nExperience an unforgettable adve…

from €79 per person

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From Taormina: Etna Summit Area, Lunch & Alcantara Tour

From Taormina: Etna Summit Area, Lunch & Alcantara Tour

⏱ 10 hours · 4.9 (79)

Get to the summit area of Etna by either cableway or off-road vehicles, hike at the base of the active craters with a naturalistic guide, and savor a typical Sicilian lunch.

from €199 per person

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From Taormina or Messina Harbor: Private Godfather Tour

From Taormina or Messina Harbor: Private Godfather Tour

⏱ 5 - 6.5 hours · 5.0 (55)

The tour will have the famous film The Godfather as its theme and will visit Forza D'Agrò and Savoca

from €129 per person

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Etna Jeep Off-Road: Lava Tour, Etna Wines, Lunch at 6,561 ft Taormina-Catania

Etna Jeep Off-Road: Lava Tour, Etna Wines, Lunch at 6,561 ft Taormina-Catania

⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (37)

4x4 Jeep tour of Mount Etna up to 6,500 ft: lava caves and craters explored by Jeep. Traditional lunch and food tasting in the vineyard of Etna DOC wines included. An adventure…

from €119 per person

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Scenic Tour of Etna foot hills and Alcantara Gorges

Scenic Tour of Etna foot hills and Alcantara Gorges

⏱ 9 hours · 3.4 (32)

Visit Sicily and see the fascinating natural column formations of the Alcantara Gorges. Reach the Etna station at about 1900 m with a multilingual tour guide on board.

from €50 per person

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From Taormina: Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto - Private tour with pick-up

From Taormina: Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto - Private tour with pick-up

⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (32)

Discover Siracusa and Noto on an exclusive tour for those who want to visit them at a leisurely pace and in an exclusive setting: hidden corners, panoramic views, and a food tas…

from €169 per person

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Old Sicily and Etna wine tasting tour from Taormina

Old Sicily and Etna wine tasting tour from Taormina

⏱ 8 hours · 4.4 (27)

Experience the unique beauty of Sicily. Visit the Alcantara Gorges and the town of Randazzo with its beautiful cathedral all made in lava stone. Enjoy a wine tasting at a renown…

from €55 per person

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Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges: Tour through volcanic landscapes and river gorges

Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges: Tour through volcanic landscapes and river gorges

⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (15)

Full-day hike through volcanic landscapes, lava caves, and river gorges carved by ancient lava flows

from €99 per person

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From Taormina: Guided Trip to Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorges

From Taormina: Guided Trip to Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorges

⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (13)

Discover two of Sicily's most famous nature destinations on a day tour from Taormina to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges. See lava flows and travel through the forest to…

from €109 per person

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Best Tour di Taormina, Savoca, Forza D'Agrò e Messina

Best Tour di Taormina, Savoca, Forza D'Agrò e Messina

· 4.6 (10)

During this tour you will visit the most iconic and suggestive places in Sicily.\nImmersed in the most spectacular locations, you will taste the typical dishes and aromas of the…

from €500 per group up to 2

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From Taormina: Quad bike tour between the Alcantara Gorges and Mount Etna

From Taormina: Quad bike tour between the Alcantara Gorges and Mount Etna

⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.9 (9)

An unforgettable adventure, suitable for everyone, between two natural wonders, the Alcantara Gorges and Mount Etna, among forests, ancient lava flows, vineyards, and breathtaki…

from €179 per group up to 2

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Alcantara Gorges: Quad Tour through the Villages of Alcantara

Alcantara Gorges: Quad Tour through the Villages of Alcantara

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.8 (7)

Discover the villages of Alcantara with a guided tour aboard our quads. You will see breathtaking views and visit breathtaking places. You will be immersed in nature while enjoy…

from €140 per group up to 2

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Taormina: Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour

Taormina: Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.6 (7)

Explore the UNESCO-listed Mt. Etna and the Alcantara Gorges on a guided tour from Taormina. Visit volcanic craters, lava fields, and lava caves on Mt. Etna, and explore the Alca…

from €95 per person

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Castiglione Wine Tasting , Ricotta & Alcantara Gorges

Castiglione Wine Tasting , Ricotta & Alcantara Gorges

⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (7)

Guide tour through Castiglione di Sicilia. Tasting of local products: ricotta & Cheese. Wine Tasting accompained with a home-style starter served right by the vineyard. See the…

from €80 per person

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Private Tour of Alcantara Gorges with lunch

Private Tour of Alcantara Gorges with lunch

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (6)

During this private tour to Gole Alcantara, you will see the unique columns, swim in the cool waters of the river, and sun bathe on the rocks.

from €240 per person

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Boat tour of Ortigia, caves, Pillirina, Plemmirio

Boat tour of Ortigia, caves, Pillirina, Plemmirio

⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (6)

Sailing around the island, you can admire the historic profile of the city from the sea and explore enchanting sea caves, famous for the play of light on the turquoise water.

from €40 per person

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CATANIA MARKET & STREET FOOD departure from Taormina

CATANIA MARKET & STREET FOOD departure from Taormina

⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.6 (6)

Departure from Taormina area. Tour dedicated to discovering the architectural beauties of the city of Catania, daily street life and its fascinating local markets with a special…

from €50 per person

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From Taormina: Syracuse & Ortigia tour

From Taormina: Syracuse & Ortigia tour

⏱ 8 hours · 3.2 (4)

Explore Siracuse is the most important historical tour. Wander in the ancient Greeks footsteps in the archaeological park and then continue to discover the picturesque old town…

from €65 per person

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Syracuse, Ortigia Private Tour - Tailor-Made Experience from Taormina

Syracuse, Ortigia Private Tour - Tailor-Made Experience from Taormina

⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (3)

Discover Syracuse with its island of Ortigia on an exclusive tour for those who want to visit it at a leisurely pace and in an exclusive setting: hidden corners, panoramic views…

from €139 per person

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Tour. gole alcantara con degustazione pr. Tipici di stagione

Tour. gole alcantara con degustazione pr. Tipici di stagione

⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (2)

Discover the flavors of the ancient culinary traditions of Sicily on a tour of the Alcantara River Take a ride in a legendary 70s Fiat Panorama minibus

from €90 per person

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Private tour of Taormina with entrance to the Teatro Antico

Private tour of Taormina with entrance to the Teatro Antico

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (2)

Immerse yourself in the evening enchantment of Taormina with our guided tour that begins at the striking Porta Messina, one of the two main entrances to this fascinating city.

from €290 per group up to 2

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From Taormina area: Private tour of Syracuse

From Taormina area: Private tour of Syracuse

⏱ 8 hours · 4.0 (1)

Thanks to its ancient history, the magic of Ortigia island and the charm of its coast, Syracuse is one of the most popular destinations in Sicily

from €520 per group up to 3

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Private Day Tour to Siracusa and Noto from Taormina

Private Day Tour to Siracusa and Noto from Taormina

⏱ 8 hours · 1.0 (1)

Visit to the Baroque City of Noto in its splendor, visit to the Greek City of Syracuse with the Archaeological Park which preserves the Greek-Roman ruins. Visit to the historic…

from €750 per group up to 4

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Taormina: Noto – Full-Day Guided Tour with Ortigia

Taormina: Noto – Full-Day Guided Tour with Ortigia

⏱ 10 hours 0

Spend a day exploring the Baroque center of Ortigia and the golden treasures of Noto, with your private driver-guide. History, comfort and discovery, hassle-free

from €200 per person

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Etna: Crateri Sartorius, 4x4 Excursion & Etna DOC Wine Tasting at the Winery

Etna: Crateri Sartorius, 4x4 Excursion & Etna DOC Wine Tasting at the Winery

⏱ 7 hours 0

Etna Tour: 4x4 jeep, crater trekking, lava cave with helmet, and DOC wine tasting. Adventure and taste in a single sensory experience, from Catania or Taormina.

from €169 per person

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Good to know: Read the exact meeting point and pickup conditions before paying. The old town has no marina, the railway station is below the centre, and Etna excursions may require you to reach a volcano-side base independently. A shorter-looking activity can therefore consume more of the day than its advertised duration suggests.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do Taormina boat tours depart?

The hill town has no marina. Many trips leave from Giardini Naxos or bays below Taormina. Check the exact meeting point and whether transport down the slope is included.

Is Mount Etna in Taormina?

No. Taormina is a convenient tourist base, but Etna has separate northern and southern access areas. Pickup may be included, while some summit products require you to reach the volcano meeting point yourself.

How do I reach Isola Bella?

Isola Bella lies on the coast below the old town. The Mazzarò cable car is the usual link when operating; road, bus and steps are alternatives. The beach is pebbly, not a broad sandy city beach.

What does Taormina not have?

It has no airport, no central railway station beside Corso Umberto, and no marina in the old town. Taormina-Giardini station and the coast are below the centre, so vertical travel time matters.

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