Taormina to Mount Etna: Private day trip

Etna dazzles with its fiery craters, panoramic trails, and volcanic wines —a surreal meeting of power and beauty. Europe’s tallest active volcano, Mount Etna, is a place where fiery power meets surreal landscapes. Spend your visit exploring the Silvestri Craters, where black lava fields stretch toward the horizon, or take the cable car up to the upper slopes for lunar-like panoramas and smoking vents. Hike trails that reveal hardened lava flows and volcanic caves, with sweeping views over the Ionian coast and Calabria on clear days. For a quieter experience, stop at nearby vineyards in Parco dell’Etna to sample mineral-rich volcanic wines. Seasonal treats, such as roasted chestnuts and local cheese with honey, complete this unforgettable encounter with nature’s raw force.