Duration
8:00 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Your tour begins with a pleasant drive to the charming town in Sicily, Taormina, perched on a terrace overlooking the sea, its medieval character is sure to captivate you.
Explore the old town, as your guide leads you along cobblestoned streets to Palazzo Corvaja, a 15th century building adorned with classic double windows. Visit the impressive Greek-Roman theatre, built in the 3rd century BC, and enjoy the impressive views.
Before departing for Mount Etna, you’ll have a short time to shop along the famous Corso Umberto.
Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe at 10,723 feet high. Take in the panoramic views from the volcano and enjoy a walk around the lunar like landscape of Crateri Silvestri.
During your tour a local style lunch will be served at Etna.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day guided tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book? To take in the sights of two of the region’s most popular highlights.
Itinerary*
Drive to Taormina > Walk along Palazzo Corvaja > Visit of Palazzo Corvaja (Outside visit) > Visit Greek Theatre > Free time > Drive to Mount Etna Area > Lunch > Visit of Silvestri Craters > Drive back to ship >
What's included*
Local guide
Photo opportunities
Lunch
Entrance to Greek Theatre
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. The time spent at the volcano will be around 30 minutes. The terrain around the crater is uneven and rocky, so flat, covered shoes with good grip are essential. The visit to Etna is half way up to the main sightseeing area only and does not go to the summit. Photo opportunities and views of and from Mt Etna are dependent on weather conditions, which can be very changeable. It is advisable to take a jacket. The lunch venue is not exclusive to P&O. Taormina can be very crowded. guests wishing to use the café restrooms in Taormina are expected to make a purchase. Euros and credit or debit cards are accepted for local purchases. Please also refer to the essential information section for the Taormina tour. This tour may operate in reverse order.
Prior to the commencement of your shore experience, you may be asked to sign a Waiver Form by the Shore Experience operator in order to partake in the experience. Waiver Forms are popular outside of the UK and they are designed to inform participants of any potential risks associated with the activity. Waiver Forms are not enforceable in the UK courts and do not entitle the operator to be negligent or exclude or restrict their duty of care.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.