Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina: Explore Active Volcano and Historic Sites

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Messina to explore the majestic Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Discover the historic sites of Taormina, including the Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto. Marvel at the breathtaking landscape and visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Isola Bella.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Madonnina del Porto - This stele was erected at the behest of Archbishop Angelo Paino.
  • Fontana di Nettuno - The Neptune Fountain is the second fountain in Messina crafted by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli.
  • Chiesa di S. Francesco all’Immacolata - This is a magnificent temple, ranking as the second largest church in Messina.
  • **Mount…
What's Included
  • Tour leader
  • Transport by air-conditioned bus
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Seize this incredible chance to explore and visit Mt. Etna, located 90 km from Messina. Experience walking on the lava, capture photos of the moon-like terrain, and feel the excitement of being on Europe’s tallest active volcano. Discover the history of ancient eruptions and how people now live in proximity to the volcano.
Make a stop in Taormina, the…

Location
Via I Settembre, 110
Via I Settembre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joan_d
Nov 7, 2025
Make the most of your port in Messina! - This tour was all we had hoped it would be! Our guide, Carmelo, was excellent, providing interesting information and stories about his specialty, Mt Etna, on the road up to the lava flow. It was exciting to see the summit spewing white smoke and be able to get some photos of Etna. Wisely, Carmelo took us up the mountain first thing in the morning so we could see Etna before the clouds covered her. We then stopped at the adorable upscale town of Taormina where we had about 2 hours to explore and enjoy shopping and gelato and incredible ocean views. And we still had an hour to see Messina when we returned before boarding our ship. It was a perfect day’s adventure!
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V6178iplaurar
Oct 29, 2025
Taormina and Etna with The Gold of the Gods - Carmelo was so enthusiastic and informative. Clearly he loves Mt. Etna and Sicily. He also shared personal photos of Etna eruptions and edible Sicilian treats. A very good tour guide!
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Curious209235
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing tour with gorgeous views and great guides - This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide was very friendly and pointed all the different villages, facts, and history. The boat ride along the coast was amazing with stop at the Blue Grotto and also a stop to swim. The boat driver was also great! I would highly recommend this tour and going to Sicily! We will be back.
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G8julieh
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing Experience — Just Wish We Had More Time in Taormina! - I had a fantastic experience on the Etna and Taormina tour from Messina! The guide was super nice, friendly, and very knowledgeable, sharing lots of interesting facts throughout the trip. Mount Etna was absolutely stunning, and Taormina was beautiful with its charming streets and amazing views — I just wish we could have stayed there a bit longer. Everything was well organized and perfectly paced overall. Highly recommend this tour!
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Niels_b
Oct 20, 2025
Very well organized tour - Very well organized tour with a very good tour guide and driver. Thanks to Carmelo and Pepe😎
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Sarahbow09
Oct 18, 2025
Amazing tour with Carmelo - We had a great tour with Carmelo, he was very friendly and informative, he told us all the authentic places to eat in our stop in Taormina. Was a great day!
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Lenagn3074tr
Oct 18, 2025
Beautiful experience, top organization! - I participated alone in the excursion to Etna and Taormina from Messina and it was a truly unforgettable day! Claudia and Michelangelo were fantastic: welcoming, nice and super prepared. The organization was perfect and the places visited wonderful. I absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover Sicily in an authentic and pleasant way!
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David_z
Oct 16, 2025
Wonderful! One of the best. - Excellent tour and guide. Our guide. Claudia was exceptional and explained everything all along the way. Visiting Etna was a great experience and from theee we headed to Taormina where we had a bite to eat and strolled the main street before heading back to the ship.
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Neal
Oct 12, 2025
Visit to Mount Etna and Touramina - Tour guide Sara was really good sharing lots of information. We saw the hotel that was demolished in 2002 (?) eruption plus some drinks tasting. Touramina is well worth a visit including the amphitheater.
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Downsizing09
Nov 20, 2025
Recommended tour - We had a good day. The weather was clear so that we could see Mt Etna. The guide was very informative. Taormina is worth the visit. Recommended
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