The 10 Best Day Trips from in Province of Messina, Sicily

This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.

Inclusions: Shuttle bus (round trip), Multilingual guide, The kit for visiting the Cave, Sampling, Trekking shoes (on request), INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included

Exclusions: Cableway to reach 2500 m € 30.00 (to pay on the spot), Cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m € 66.00 (to pay on the spot), All that is not specified under “the cost includes"

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Taormina. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.

Inclusions: Multilingual guide, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, Shuttle bus (round-trip), The equipment for visiting the cave, Trekking shoes (on request), INFANT - baby seat and carrier (on request)

Exclusions: All that is not specified under “the cost includes, cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m (to pay on the spot), cableway to reach 2500 m (to pay on the spot)

Join with us the Mt Etna & Taormina tour! This excursion gives you the opportunity to visit two of the most attractive places in Sicily in just one day! Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a snack with sandwiches or, according to the weather conditions, you will do an outdoor picnic with typical Sicilian Street food. The lunch will be accompanied by water and local red Etna wine. Then we will move to the beautiful town of Taormina. Relax yourself having a walk along Corso Umberto, buying some souvenirs for your relatives and friends, discovering the magic of the Greek Theater, or simply taking pictures of the beautiful landscape. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French.

Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Transport service via Jeep or minibus from Catania, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transfer to Taormina

Exclusions: Souvenirs, Ticket for the Greek Theater

Did you know that volcanoes are named after this island? The archipelago is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage because of its incredible volcanic activity, easily observable thanks to a pleasant walk on the Gran Cratere della Fossa, which constantly emits sulfur gases.

Inclusions: Lunch in a typical restaurant based on seafood and typical products., Hydrofoil Messina-Vulcano round trip, Tourist guide

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This full-day excursion will allow you to first visit the picturesque village of Castiglione di Sicilia and then taste some wines of strictly local production, among the excellences in the field of the Etnean viticulture and not, discovering also the interesting production phases, walking through vineyards and ancient wineries. You will visit the first winery where you'll have a wine tasting; in the second winery, we'll also offer you lunch with typical Sicilian products.

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Hotel pick up. We start in the direction of Taormina: free visit of the historic center (1 hour) Continue in the direction of Etna: the highest active volcano in Europe (2 hours). Panoramic tour with stops to admire the deserts of ash and the lunar landscapes of lava, the Valle del Bove from a panoramic position (a natural stage where you can often admire the most spectacular lava eruptions) You can stop for a tasty Sicilian snack and a good glass of wine at one of the typical Refuges (extra) Excursions take place at a maximum of 2000 meters.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

The transfer of the Vulcano tour includes: Departure at 8.30am, arrival at the Sapienza refuge at 10.30am (stop of about 2 hours). Departure for Taormina - during the journey we will make a small stop of about 20 minutes for a panoramic view to Isola Bella and continue to Taormina. Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal permits and have free access to limited traffic areas and to preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are provided with the authorizations required for the operation of vehicles in public service. Upon request we offer guided tour services. NB. LISTED EXCURSIONS ONLY INCLUDE TRANSFER A / R.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Tourist Guide: available on request and to be paid extra on site, Lunch

The small-groups formula makes your tour unique and customized for your needs: our expert and passionate tour leaders will take care of you; they will lead you to the discovery of our territory in a friendly, cosy and at the same educational atmosphere.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Multilingual Tour Leader/Driver

Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums and archaeological areas;, Touristic guide inside the historical sites;, Snacks

ETNA & TAORMINA To visit in one day two unmissable sites of Eastern Sicily Etna is the highest terrestrial active volcano of the Eurasian plate. Its frequent eruptions throughout history have changed, sometimes even profoundly, the surrounding landscape, arriving several times to threaten the populations settled around it. The UNESCO Committee has included Mount Etna in the list of heritage assets. Taormina is a famous tourist city, also a destination for artists, writers and intellectuals (among these, Goethe and Truman Capote stayed there). Particularly loved not only for the scenic beauty and the fantastic panorama, but also for its "sweet life", permissiveness and transgression. Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Assistance throughout the tour. "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination ... !!!"

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up by jeep or minibus in Catania, directly at the hotels or at a meeting point., Professional naturalistic guide (geologists, volcanologists, agronomists) and passionate about trekking, Lunch bag, Insurance, Equipment, if requested at the time of booking.

Exclusions: Extra costs not included or not foreseen, Bottled water

Get close and personal with Sicily’s most famous volcano on this six-hour, small group tour. Set off from Taormina — hotel pickups and drop-offs in the vicinity are included upon request — and arrive at Mount Etna, where you’ll spend the day walking through craters, exploring a lava cave, and learning about the volcano’s past eruptions at max. 2000 meters of altitude. Afterwards, travel to a local chalet where you will be provided with a snack, complemented by wine, cake and an almond wine taster for dessert.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Helmet and flashlight, Snacks and beverages, Free rental of hiking boots and jackets, Expert Naturalistic Guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)