Messina: Mt. Etna and Taormina Full-Day Shore Excursion

About this experience

Discover the best of Mount Etna and Taormina on a full-day shore excursion from Messina. Explore the majestic Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, and the picturesque village of Taormina, home to a 3rd-century Greek theater. Start your tour with a scenic ride through the village of Zafferana Etnea, with stunning views of Mount Etna and the coastline. At Silvestre, view the dramatic lunar-like landscape of two inactive craters from the 1892 eruption. Head to the Sapienza refuge, a popular tourist spot, where you may observe climbers who have come to Etna wishing to scale the mountain. After a short break, continue to Silvestre, two inactive craters that were formed from the 1892 eruption.