Private Tour
From Volcano to Sea: Private Tour of Etna and Taormina Boat Tour with tasting
Overview
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During this tour you will reach Mt Etna with expert guide- the highest active volcano in Europe, and then descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour(NOT Private boat tour) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to visit the highest volcano and then admire it from the sea! This tour includes private pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or port in Taormina and nearby towns with private car. The boat tour is about 2 hours.
If You want private boat tour please write to us.
During the tour you will taste "Arancino Siciliano" and local beer or wine
We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and bringing extra layers, such as something warm and a windbreaker or rain jacket, to be prepared for changing weather conditions on Etna and a swimsuit for the boat tours.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mount Etna
During this private tour you will reach Mt Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe, and then descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour(Not private boat tour)- if you want private boat tour you can write to us) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to visit the highest volcano and then admire it from the sea! This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or port in Taormina and nearby towns with private car. The boat tour is about 2 hours. We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and bringing extra layers, such as something warm and a windbreaker or rain jacket, to be prepared for changing weather conditions.
Giardini Naxos
Departure: Giardini Naxos Bay Places: Isola Bella, Blue Grotto, the cave of love and the rock of the prickly pear. Availability on board: beach towels, shower, icebox with drinks, sun creams, awning
What‘s Included
Round-trip transportation by comfortable air-conditioned car
Bottled water
"Arancino Siciliano" tasting
Private tour of Mt Etna Volcano
Boat tour (The Boat tour is not private) of Taormina coastline
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private local English speaking guide
Optional ascent to 3000m
Gratuities
Pickup points
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Via Nazionale 137, Mazzaro Italy
San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Piazza San Domenico, 5 Taormina Italy
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Via Teatro Greco 59, Taormina Italy
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Via Bagnoli Croci, 79, Taormina Italy
NH Collection Taormina
Via Circonvallazione 11, Taormina Italy
Atlantis Bay - VRetreats
Via Nazionale,161, Mazzaro Italy
Giardini Naxos port
Excelsior Palace Hotel
Via Toselli 8, Taormina Italy
Taormina port
Hotel Villa Taormina
Via Tommaso Fazzello, 39, Taormina Italy
Options
Tour from Messina
Tour from Messina port
Pickup included
Tour from Taormina
Tour with Pick up in Taormina
Pickup included
Tour from Catania
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My boyfriend and I...
Melissa D,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My boyfriend and I traveled to Taormina and couldn’t have chosen a better tour guide to show us the volcanos than Corrado. He was so informative and passionate about the volcano. The boat tour was the perfect way to end the trip, we got to jump in the water and enjoy the beautiful views.
Our guide Corrado was...
Kendra L,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Corrado was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant. He tailored the tour to our interests and abilities. He arrived early in a clean car with fresh water for us and he was well prepared with jackets for the mountain and seat covers after the boat ride. The wine and honey tasting was a great way to break up the morning and the arrancini lunch was fantastic! I would highly recommend this tour! Wear your swimsuit under hiking clothes because there is no where to change on the boat ride and the water was so inviting!
Recommended Tour
I5868DVnon,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the morning on Mt Etna with Corrado, who was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the volcano and the surrounding area and showed us various parts of the mountain that enhanced our trip and visit to Mt Etna. We walked away with a richer understanding of Mt Etna and its importance to the region because of Corrado.
Mt. Etna is a must see
globalfiv,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mt. Etna was incredible! We were able to do some climbing after getting settled in the hall. We weren't prepared for the significant drop in temperatures. Fortunately, our guide had extra coats. (The volcano erupted days afterwards. So it may not be available to tour currently.) We then visited a wine/olive oil/honey tasting that we really enjoyed.
We had an excellent...
Lindsey A,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience with Alessandro! We enjoyed the entire day, and he was wonderful with our 12 and 13 year olds as well. This tour made Sicily one of the best stops of our cruise! We added the boat tour option and that was also a highlight with the beautiful sites.
Unforgettable Day
Born2travel2,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is our second time in Sicily and this tour represents all the beauty of the island. The mountains and the sea. Our guide Francesco was kind and never rushed us. The arancini were tasty. Thank you for the unforgettable day.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Extraordinary470318,Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Prestilli was such a pleasure to work with! Jessica made it so easy and was very responsive. Our experience was totally customized to our needs. The guide we were assigned Maurizio was a total expert and became a perfect addition to the trip!
Don’t miss Mt. Etna and Alessandra as your guide!
amysV969EB,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip date- April 2024-Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Alessandra was prompt and communication was excellent. She shared lots of local knowledge about the area and even more about Mt. Etna! It was a perfect amount of time and a great way to see Mt. Etna and the Taormina coastline. Following the Etna tour we had lunch in a city park space that looked out to the sea. Lunch was great and made locally. Alessandra helped us with our order. We opted for local beer with our sandwiches for something different. From there we went to the marina to catch a boat. One other couple joined us there. Our captain was fabulous and a unique perspective of Taormina area from the sea. This is where we had our sparkling wine.
Excellent experience
Travelingirlct,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience and highly recommend! We had our tour with Elena and cannot say enough how wonderful she was. She was so informative and attentive. The private tour is well worth it. After our volcano tour we had an enjoyable boat ride which was had amazing views!
Amazing guide
david p,May 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Corrado was an amazing host and guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the area showed through in every step of the tour.
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