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Etna's Town, Crater & Country

  • Catania
From 135
Get a full day of Sicilian splendor, driving to Mount Etna’s famed crater and wandering the beautiful village of Taormina.
Take the scenic route (because that’s all there is) over vineyards and orchards to the indomitable Mount Etna. You’ll ascend its famed crater to a footpath where the view extends for days! In Taormina, you’ll get a guided tour of some of the village’s top sights — a magnificent, ancient Greek theater — and free time to explore, so check out Corso Umberto’s pedestrian area, the nearby medieval streets, and grab some grub in one of the incredible, local eateries.

Energy Level

Duration

8 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Take in magnificent views on a route that drives you up to the famous Silvestri Crater, and walk along a path overlooking the sea

  • See layers of lava streams formed over thousands of years across the crater’s slopes — and more recent ones too

  • Go on a guided tour that includes a visit to the Greek Theatre and other landmarks

  • Wander the exterior of the stunning Palazzo Corvaja — a Catalan Gothic-style palace

  • Have free time to grab lunch and explore Taormina at your own pace

Need to know

  • Approximately 1-hour 15-minute drive to/from the bottom of Mount Etna from the port

  • Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine

  • The order of sights visited may vary

  • Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets

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