This full-day excursion offers the perfect opportunity to experience the essence of Sicily while enjoying a holiday in Malta, combining a comfortable catamaran crossing with visits to two of the island’s most iconic destinations: Mount Etna and Taormina. After an easy 90-minute journey, the tour begins in Pozzallo, a charming fishing village where the authentic Sicilian atmosphere immediately becomes evident.
The journey to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano, reveals a rich variety of landscapes. Before reaching the Silvestri Craters at around 2000 meters above sea level, the tour includes a stop to taste local Sicilian products such as wine, honey and almond sweets. The ascent passes through picturesque villages, fertile fields filled with Mediterranean crops, and forests of chestnut, oak, beech, birch and pine, eventually opening to the spectacular volcanic scenery overlooking the island.
The experience continues toward Taormina, one of Sicily’s most renowned tourist resorts. This elegant hillside town, facing the Mediterranean and Mount Etna, is home to the ancient Greek Theatre, later modified by the Romans and still used for classical performances in summer. Its main street, the lively Corso Umberto, offers a vibrant mix of cafés, restaurants and boutiques that reflect the town’s cosmopolitan charm.
The excursion includes free time to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views over Giardini Naxos, once a Greek colony and now an international yachting center. Visitors can wander through Taormina’s historic streets, enjoy its Mediterranean atmosphere or take the opportunity to have lunch (not included). It is an ideal way to discover some of Sicily’s most unforgettable landscapes in a single day.