Messina: Mt. Etna and Taormina Full-Day Shore Excursion

Discover the best of Mount Etna and Taormina on a full-day shore excursion from Messina. Explore the majestic Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, and the picturesque village of Taormina, home to a 3rd-century Greek theater.

Start your tour with a scenic ride through the village of Zafferana Etnea, with stunning views of Mount Etna and the coastline. At Silvestre, view the dramatic lunar-like landscape of two inactive craters from the 1892 eruption.

Head to the Sapienza refuge, a popular tourist spot, where you may observe climbers who have come to Etna wishing to scale the mountain. After a short break, continue to Silvestre, two inactive craters that were formed from the 1892 eruption. Grab photos of the amazing lunar-like landscape, before making your way back down the mountain to the picturesque village of Taormina.

In Taormina, discover a 3rd-century Greek theater, the largest in Sicily after Syracuse. Walk along Corso Umberto, formerly the ancient Roman Street Valeria, to see exclusive shops, famous restaurants, monuments, and more.

Make sure to pop in at the historical center of Messina to see the Church of the Catalans and the cathedral square with the largest astronomical clock in the world.