Ascending the southern slope of Mount Etna, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002, and see up close its destructive effects. We will reach an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. Here you will walk on the edge of the craters, admiring the breathtaking landscape. On the way back, we will stop in a Honey Farm where you can learn the procedures for production of organic honey and taste varieties of honey and many other typical products like extra virgin olive oil, wine, Sicilian pesto etc. In Taormina, you will walk through the town enjoying the beauty of the historical center and the city's main attractions (Greek Theater, Cathedral, Belvedere Square). Afterwords, we will visit the characteristic medieval village of Castelmola with its Cathedral and the main square with its wonderful view on Mount Etna. An almost compulsory stop is Turrisi Coffee Shop, where it is possible to taste a special almond wine.
Posted By : mamacwiek
The ancient theatre and beautiful sights. We found a little restaurant to have lunch which was perfect. The rainy day did not dampen our experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 04:20:55 
Posted By : almtim
Personal attention in comfortable sedan, local knowledge of sites and peoples of Mt Etna, casual conversation with locals, Martino was a gracious host, Bravo.
No Cruise line queues!!
Plenty of time for shopping in Taormina.
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Posted On : 2023-09-29 06:01:39 
Posted By : MilakFamily
Richard from Taxi Catania NCC, provided a perfect day for our family in Sicily. By the end of the day, he seemed like one of our family. He drove us to Mt. Etna and stopped at his favorite place to eat arancini along the way. His expert driving skills made us feel safe and his sense of humor and willingness to share his experiences kept us entertained. He also took us to Castelmola and Taormina, which are beautiful beyond description. If we are lucky enough to return to Sicily one day, Richard will be our guide of choice. His love for Sicily was evident and he taught us so much about this enchanting place. We enjoyed the Granita in Castelmola, the Pasta Alla Norma in Taormina and we would not have found any of these culinary delights with Richard. Grazie Mille Richard for a day that we will never forget. You are the BEST :)
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Posted On : 2023-07-16 22:07:37
Posted By : April-pixie
My experience was a 4.5 as a result of the weather not the tour operator.
Ricardo arrived right on time to whisk us to Mt. Etna. While I had hoped to use the cable car for a panoramic view of the area , the low hanging clouds killed that idea. Still, as a geologist, I enjoyed what I saw of the volcano and since Etna had spewed ash on the surroundings a few days earlier, I was surprised by the size of the ash particles since my area of study involved ancient fused ash deposits. We then went to Taormina where we browsed the shops and ate lunch before returning to our ship in Siracusa. All in all it was a lovely day but fro the rain
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Posted On : 2023-06-10 13:11:21
Posted By : mtbikeron
We had a very nice trip with our drver, Joseph. He took us to mt Etna and explained some of history of the recent eruptions. He also drove us to Taormina and Castelmora. Spectacular views
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Posted On : 2022-10-17 03:34:53
Posted By : Lucie_S
This tour is the best one for sure! The ETNA is an absolute must see and we fell in love with Castelmola... Our guide, Armando, was very helpful, answered all our question about the culture, the history of Sicile and made everything possible to please us. Even found a nice typical italian restaurant for us for lunch. I highly recommend this tour and the driver also!
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Posted On : 2019-08-08 05:24:04
Posted By : JimJackman
Taxi Catania NCC
Our friends from Nova Scotia whom we were traveling with to Taormina Sicily booked a day trip with Taxi Catania NCC.
From the outset , we were collected on time from our hotel and were very impressed by the welcome we received, the quality of the car/ van we traveled in, fully air conditioned and a very safe driver in Gieuseppe.
We visited Mount Etna and got a great insight into history and geography from our driver. We were dropped to cable car entry point and spent about 2 hours at “close to top”. It’s quiet expensive but well worth the money. Gieuseppe was waiting for us and then brought us on lovely journey to the Gambini Vineyard.
This is also a must do... great experience and will write about this separately.
THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ALL OF OUR MINDS , there were four of us, WAS MADE EXTRA SPECIAL BY THE COURTEOUSNESS OF OUR DRIVER AND HOW PERSONABLE HE WAS. He was in-no rush, took his time and was just so kind.
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Posted On : 2019-06-11 05:13:15
Posted By : Grumpy_Troll
Giuseppe whisked us away from our chaotic cruise ship to the lava fields of Mount Etna. His knowledge of the local volcanic activity and his special stops en route really brought the place to life for my eight year old daughter. She also loved the honey place on the way to Taormina. So fun for her. Taormina was stunning! Thanks for the top tips and for being patient with my walking difficulties. A real professional. Car was immaculate. Service was brilliant. Will be seeking out Giuseppe again to discover more of his beautiful island. Thanks for everything and we’ll see you soon!! Sarah
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Posted On : 2019-04-25 11:47:03
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