Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges from Taormina
, IT
10 hours
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What You Will Do
Leave Taormina and ride around Mount Etna by coach and by a 1950s-era train on the Circumetnea Railway (the train is not operative during winter time and will be substituted by the coach and a visit of Randazzo town). This exciting day trip also includes visit of the rock pools and canyons of Alcantara Gorges (entrance own expense) and the foothills of Sicily’s vivacious volcano. If you want to see Mount Etna’s smouldering upper craters, upgrade (extra) to include transport by cable car and jeeps and a walking tour to the summit craters.
Note that from November to March, the tour does not include the train ride nor the optional upgrade to the upper areas. A visit of Randazzo town is provided in substitution. A minimum number of 12 participants is necessary during winter.
What's Included?
- Professional multilingual guide
- Tour escort/host
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Alcantara Gorges
- Wind jackets and boots rental
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Departure for all tours is from the main Bus Terminal in Via Pirandello. Pick up is also available along the coast at Taormina by the sea, Letojanni and Giardini Naxos. Customers are invited to contact us for information about pick up. The coach is silver with a SAT logo in red.
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Gola dell'Alcantara
40 minutes
Reach the Alcantara Gorges
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by SAT Group
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The high-altitude ascents are not indicated for heart passengers, asthmatics and pregnant women.
- This tour is operated in English, German, Italian. All 3 languages will be spoken during the tour.
- During winter minimum of 12 people . 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
- The cost of the excursion to Etna, ascent inclusive, has a special price valid only with advance reservation. When buying the ascent on board, the cost will be higher.
- Please contact SAT Group at booking@satgroup.it for customized pick up
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian