Set off from Cefalù on a full-day excursion to two of Sicily's most renowned destinations – Mount Etna and Taormina. It's a day of contrasts as you walk among the iconic slopes of Etna and then wind your way through the charming streets of Taormina, which was made even more popular in recent years as the setting for hit TV show, The White Lotus.

At Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, you'll discover a dramatic volcanic landscape shaped by lava flows, with striking contrasts of black and red terrain. There's the opportunity to reach heights of up to 2,900 metres above sea level, offering impressive views across the surrounding area.

The tour then continues to Taormina, a picturesque hilltop town known for its winding medieval streets, boutiques and cafés. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the historic centre and admire the famous Greek Theatre, spectacularly positioned above the coastline with views over the Ionian Sea.

Please do not allow children under 12 on this tour - with over 3.5 hours each way on coach there are bored noisy and most adult want to have a sleep or enjoy views and hear the guide !!! Also would be good to throw in theatre ticket for the price !! The tour guides were excellent .

The tour organizer in the hotel, Rikke Petersen gave us a wonderful experience. She shared every important information with us about the whole tour. But…, on the tour, we had a guide (price included) whose job was only “we stop now” , “we start at…”. From my previous experiences the guide always speaks about the things what we see, and what we have to see on the tour. In this case, nothing happened. We traveled through half of Sicily, we saw lot of beautiful places, but only Google helped us.

A really great experience. Although a lot of travel there and back it was well worth it. Etna was an experience everyone should have.Taomari was also a lovely example of a Sicilian village.

Enjoyed the trip overall. More time in taormina would be nice. Wasn't to bothered about the Mt Etna trip. But was good to see different part of Sicily. Think a trip to taormina and godfather tour would have suited me.

We needed more time in Taormina as there is a lot to see. It needs to be made clear to everyone that if you are not going to the top of Etna then you will have an 2.5 hour wait with not a lot to do at the 1900 point.

The trip was 13 hours long. Of these 13 hours we were given 1 and a half hours Taormina and 2 hour at Etna. This was not enough time to look and enjoy. We spent a total time of 9 and a-half hours on a bus - with a 15 minute toilet stop. It was painful.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit Mount Etna, Sicily's iconic volcano, with an option to reach 2,900 metres above sea level
At high altitude, you'll take in panoramic volcanic and coastal views across the island
There's time in Taormina to wander Medieval streets, browse boutiques or visit the Greek theatre

Important to know

The ascent to 2,900 metres up is optional, so if you'd like to go to this higher-up spot, you'll need to select this during the booking process
Entry to the Greek theatre in Taormina is not included in the tour price
We recommend dressing in layered clothing as it can get a bit chilly the higher you go
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to moderate walking distance during tour
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Food and drinks not included
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

What people say about this experience

4/5

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Based on 20 reviews

Review categories

Safety

3.4/5

Service

3.4/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

3.8/5

All ratings (20)

5 stars (7)

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4 stars (7)

35%

3 stars (5)

25%

2 stars (1)

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KimR
Travelled with family
20 August 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Please do not allow children under 12 on this tour - with over 3.5 hours each way on coach there are bored noisy and most adult want to have a sleep or enjoy views and hear the guide !!! Also would be good to throw in theatre ticket for the price !! The tour guides were excellent .
P
Potter
Travelled with family
25 July 2026
5
United Kingdom
The tour organizer in the hotel, Rikke Petersen gave us a wonderful experience. She shared every important information with us about the whole tour. But…, on the tour, we had a guide (price included) whose job was only “we stop now” , “we start at…”. From my previous experiences the guide always speaks about the things what we see, and what we have to see on the tour. In this case, nothing happened. We traveled through half of Sicily, we saw lot of beautiful places, but only Google helped us.
C
Chris
Travelled as a couple
21 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
A really great experience. Although a lot of travel there and back it was well worth it. Etna was an experience everyone should have.Taomari was also a lovely example of a Sicilian village.
K
Kevin
Travelled as a couple
15 June 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the trip overall. More time in taormina would be nice. Wasn't to bothered about the Mt Etna trip. But was good to see different part of Sicily. Think a trip to taormina and godfather tour would have suited me.
P
Peter
Travelled as a couple
26 May 2026
3.4
United Kingdom
We needed more time in Taormina as there is a lot to see. It needs to be made clear to everyone that if you are not going to the top of Etna then you will have an 2.5 hour wait with not a lot to do at the 1900 point.
A
Alan/Aly
Travelled as a couple
23 May 2026
2.6
United Kingdom
The trip was 13 hours long. Of these 13 hours we were given 1 and a half hours Taormina and 2 hour at Etna. This was not enough time to look and enjoy. We spent a total time of 9 and a-half hours on a bus - with a 15 minute toilet stop. It was painful.