Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina
Overview
Join this extraordinary opportunity to discover and visit Mt.Etna (90 km away from Messina). Walk on the lava, take pictures of the lunar-like landscape, and feel the thrill of standing on the highest active volcano in Europe. Learn about ancient eruptions and how man is now capable of leaving close to the volcano.
Take a stop in Taormina, the most famous tourist destination in the area, and visit Corso Umberto with its exclusive shops and renowned cafés. Enjoy a lunch with a view or indulge in a nice walk through the maze of narrow streets to find your favorite view of the Ionian Sea.
What's Included
- Tour leader
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary on board
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
MESSINA CRUISE PORT
FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.If you are not travelling on a cruise ship, please, reach us out and we will set the most suitable meeting point.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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La Madonnina del Porto (pass by)
Fontana di Nettuno (pass by)
Chiesa di S. Francesco all'Immacolata (pass by)
Mount Etna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Taormina
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum number of 4 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
- A maximum of 50 people per booking
- Infant meals not included
- Cellular number required
- Departure times are set according to arrival of the cruise ships
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-23689P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tour leader.
- Transport by air-conditioned bus.
- Live commentary on board.
- Food and Drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna and Taormina Tour from Messina will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour leader
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Live commentary on board
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum number of 4 people per tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund’
- A maximum of 50 people per booking
- Infant meals not included
- Cellular number required
- departure times are set according to arrival of the cruise ships
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
