TAORMINA · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 7 most-booked taormina day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Small-group Mt Etna hike and lava cave visit from Taormina with honey and EVO oil tasting, plus optional upgrades to go higher.
Most Popular“An amazing day quad biking on Mt Etna. Our driver and tour guide Claudio was friendly and informative he made our tour enjoyable.”
Mount Etna day trip from Taormina with coach transport, Rifugio Sapienza trails, and an optional upper crater cable car and jeep upgrade.
“Best part was standing between two craters on the ridge. Mind-blowing even without a serving of lava.”
One day from Taormina to Panarea and Stromboli by motorboat, with free time on both islands and a night lava-view cruise.
“The bus and boat were long but we expected that. Stopping to the two towns ( sort of off-season) was disappointing. They were not as charming as described. The tour was very crowded and almost stampeded onto the boat. My husband had to grab a young child before he fell in the water. I feel…”
Half-day Mt. Etna sunset adventure from Taormina with lava caves, Parco dell’Etna hike, and Silvestri craters views from 1,900m.
“Tommaso was a great guide! Knowledgeable, funny and a wonderful attitude. We had a super time from the caves, hiking and sampling wine/honey, plus a beautiful sunset with friendly tourists.”
Guided Mt. Etna and Alcantara Gorge day from Taormina with crater views, lava caves, tastings, and swim-ready canyon time.
“Mt Etna is such a special landscape and this tour is an amazing way to experience it. A very knowledgeable and generous guide and some excellent add ons to make this a great day excursion.”
A long, well-priced day from Taormina to Lipari and Vulcano by coach and boat, with free time for town, museums, and mud baths.
“Would have liked a bit more time on Lipari and less on Vulcano. Taxi tour on Lipari was very enjoyable.”
A full-day bus trip linking ancient Syracuse and Baroque Noto, with guided stops in Neapolis, Ortigia, and free time to explore.
“We visited Noto, Syracuse and Ortigia on this tour. Each destination was beautiful, with Noto being a particular highlight and the cannoli there a real standout! However, the day involved a lot more travel than expected. After multiple pick-ups and a refreshment stop, it took around three hours before reaching our first stop. We only…”
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