Private Etna & Taormina Tour, from Palermo area & Cefalù
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Private Etna & Taormina Tour, from Palermo area & Cefalù
By Sicily Airports Transfer & Tour
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Duration: 11h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English, Italian, Spanish
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- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
What's not included- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Mount Etna
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Taormina
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- everywhere in Palermo & in Cefalù Area
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Palermo, Molo Santa Lucia, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
- Marina Villa Igiea SPA, Porto, Piazza Acquasanta, 90142 Palermo PA, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 89315P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 89315P4
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- Elean0rC900 contributionsExcellent TransfersWe toured around Sicily for 2 weeks and booked multiple transfers. Every transfer was on time and the drivers were always super helpful and friendly. The vehicles were all very clean and had power outlets etc. Great communication too if you have any questions or issues. Would always use for future trips to Sicily.Written 2 November 2024
- Demanding_but_Fair0 contributionsGreat Car Transfer ServiceI booked a transfer from Palermo to an abby 1.5 hours from the city and then back again two days later. The van came on time and was a very nice Mercedes. Everything was great although they don't send confirmations the day before to confirm that they are coming. However, I texted the number they provided using WhatsApp and they confirmed everything quickly.Written 17 September 2024
- Eugenia T0 contributionsPalermo Mt Etna and TarominsThank you for a wonderful day thanks to our driver Daniel. Everything ran smoothly on the day. From his patiences on the road to the information he gave us all day longWritten 31 August 2024
- rosane290 contributionsComplaint Regarding Unfulfilled Tour and Unjustified "No Show" ClaimSubject: Complaint Regarding Unfulfilled Tour and Unjustified "No Show" Claim I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the service my wife and I received during our recent booking for the "Palermo: Bus Tour to Noto, Ortigia, and Siracusa" on August 09, 2024. We paid in advance and were provided with instructions stating we would be picked up from our hotel lobby at 6:00 am on the day of the tour. We arrived in the lobby at 5:45 am and waited patiently by the door from 6:00 am onwards. We waited for 45 minutes, during which time we saw several guests being picked up for other tours and deliveries being made. We approached every vehicle—cars, vans, and buses—that arrived between 6:00 and 6:45 am, showing our voucher to each driver, but none of them were there for us. Throughout this entire period, both my wife and I had our phones with us. We did not receive any calls, nor is there any record of missed calls on our phones. We attempted to contact the number provided in the instructions twice but only reached a recorded message. Following this, my wife sent three emails to Tour Transfer City, as suggested, to confirm our phone number and our situation. After being abandoned and with no response from Tour Transfer City, we contacted Get Your Guide, the website through which we made the booking. They apologized for the inconvenience and initially offered to reimburse us. However, we were later informed by Get Your Guide that Tour Transfer City refused to provide a refund, falsely claiming that we were a "no show." (Get Your Guide has promised to process it anyway) Tour Transfer City claim is simply untrue. Tour Transfer City did not show up as scheduled, and we have no missed calls or any communication attempts from your company. On the contrary, we have proof of our multiple attempts to contact you—both by phone and email—to no avail. I am appalled by the dishonest and untrustworthy behavior exhibited by Tour Transfer City. It is clear from other customer testimonials that this is not an isolated incident, but a pattern of deceptive behavior. It is unacceptable to treat customers in this manner, and I demand a full refund for the service that was not provided. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution to this matter. Failure to address this issue satisfactorily will leave us no choice but to escalate this complaint further. Sincerely, David Gertner and Rosane GertnerWritten 9 August 2024
- csillam5610 contributionsVery good service, thank you.We did not find our driver at the Airport, at first, bc lacking of nametag. He messaged me on Whatsapp which I never use, missed the messages for that reason. After a good while we found each other though, and ride was perfect. I would suggest you point out on your website that communications go on Whatsapp. (I called and sent email, none worked at the time). This company is on Whatsapp, just make people aware! Thanks for transportation with nice, clean car and kind, knowledgeable driver. I recommend this company 👍Written 16 July 2024
- Safari7915660 contributionsthe worst transfer in my lifeI do not understand where Sicily Airports Transfer got such a rating, thanks to which I chose it. This is the worst transfer in my life. Is it even legal in Italy to carry a family with two children with an open door tied with a rope? Dust and terrible noise, as a compliment from the company. I am attaching a photo. Plus, for some reason the driver drove along a free mountain road (explaining his decision by a traffic jam on a toll road, but the journey time was the same) and the children, combined with the mountain serpentine and the noise from the open door, arrived green with nausea.Written 26 June 2024
- 920nicolek0 contributionsA very pleasant and informative tripAfter 24hrs of traveling and missed connections our driver Daniele was waiting for us in the terminal and we had a really pleasant ride where he gave us so much info about the area, like a tour guide. He dropped us in Cefalu where it was easy to roll our suitcases into centro. The communication was good with Sicily transports via email inbetween our changing flights and new itinerary were read and returned, the only thing I didn’t like was the website, where I made the reservation it wasn’t letting me update the new times for pick up. Fortunately they read emails and there’s a what’sapp number for contact.Written 8 June 2024
- JessieMarie23310 contributionsStudy Abroad Group RideBoth of our drivers were so welcoming and very friendly on the drive! We are very lucky to have met them last year and were very happy to use them again this year!Written 15 May 2024
- DesnaDC0 contributionsComfortable and on-timeWe used Sicily Airports Transfer & Tour to go to the Palermo Airport. The van was comfortable, and our ride was on time. The driver was friendly.Written 14 May 2024
- Talia E0 contributionsVery reliable!My mom and I used Sicily Airport Transfer for roundtrip transfers between the Palermo airport and our hotel. The drivers were friendly, the vehicles were clean, and everything ran perfectly on time. I would definitely use their services again!Written 14 May 2024
- jakeysgrammy0 contributionsPrivate tour of Santiago with Mauricio Escobar FernandezWe spent three days with Mauricio Escobar Fernandez in Santiago and surrounding area. We communicated for several months before the trip. He sent lots of information about the area and suggestions for tours, including prices which are very reasonable. We hadn't been in Chile an hour when I fell flat on my face and knees in the parking garage at the airport. (I was so disgusted with myself.) Mauricio was so concerned and helpful. We had planned a tour for that day, but he kindly took us to the hotel to recuperate and checked in later. Luckily, we were still able to enjoy two days with him. He was so thoughtful in adapting his tour to my injury. He speaks both English and Spanish and is very knowledgeable of the the area and its people. He takes you beyond the regular tourist areas to give you a true picture of the culture. We saw Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, and enjoyed the Casablanca winery. Mauricio is a treasure and a wonderful representative of his country. You will feel that you've made a friend and be sad to leave him.Written 21 March 2024
- Viloxazine0 contributions🔥DANIEL BEST DRIVER IN PALERMO🔥💫✨🔥DANIEL IS THE BEST DRIVER IN PALERMO!🔥He perfectly drove me to Monreale to see the breathtaking Cathedral with giant Jesus in gold - then we went to Castelbouno to have this amazing dessert place that gave delicious Christmas cake!! And then we went to Cefalu OMG THE BEST BEACH EVER the beach colour is INSANELY beautiful seriously the best of Mediterranean Sea😍❤️❤️❤️I skipped a lot of free time within the cities and asked if we could go Mondello real quick for a photo and Daniel kindly got the company to agree WHICH I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR (thank you so much!!😍❤️❤️❤️) and Daniel also took me to a surprise place called Sferacavallo!! Only the locals know this place and it was STUNNING!!🤩❤️❤️❤️Thank you again to Daniel who was full of humour, warmth, kindness, knowledge and he made my visit to Palermo an amazing one! This company is 10/10 SERIOUSLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!🤩❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💫✨Written 13 January 2024
- gpbraun0 contributionsPalermo Airport TransferGreat ride from airport to city. Friendly and informative driver! Thanks for your driving skills and street smarts in a crowded city.Written 27 December 2023
- jplutes0 contributionsChance to experience the coastline and interior landscapesLorenzo was a great and capable driver. The tour was self-guided which we enjoyed doing on our own at our own pace. He gave a recommendation of where to eat in Cefalu. We really enjoyed visiting all three towns and seeing the beautiful countryside and coast line!Written 10 November 2023
- K24020 contributionsEverything went smooth and perfectThe drivers were there on time, at the pick-up the driver was waiting for me and the whole trip went smoothWritten 31 October 2023
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SurreyKC1
London, UK37 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Dario was a great and friendly driver for our day trip. He arrived on time and was very kind in offering travel tips to us. We spent longer in Etna as we wanted to get the coach/bus after the cable car experience which we found very worthwhile. It meant slightly less time in Taormina which was fine for us. I definitely recommend booking this for anyone who wishes to travel in comfort.
Written 19 August 2024
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Dear valuable customer, it is a big pleasure to read your great words about our company especially Dario! Thanks a lot for your precious time which you spent.
Best Rgds
Lorenzo
Written 20 August 2024
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BMKNYC
New York City, NY10 contributions
Dario was wonderful. We had a great time on this tour. He was on time picking us up and made the entire experience pleasant. He was fun to talk with and very informative about everything we were seeing and doing. We did the cable car and bus tour of Mt Etna at his suggestion and loved it. We then hopped back in the car with him which was still a pleasure and headed over to Taormina, which was truly a great place to visit. Particularly loved the Teatro ruins and the local restaurants. Trip was definitely worth the money, and we could’nt have asked for a better driver than Dario. He was the best, I feel as though we’d be good friends if I lived in Sicily. Again, highly recommend
Written 30 June 2023
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989jilld
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
The trip was excellent. Started off with snow up Mount Etna and some stunning views of the coast below. Taormina was beautiful, just wish we could have stayed there longer. Our driver Dario was superb. All in all a fantastic day
Written 25 May 2023
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Janet S
7 contributions
Marco was very friendly and professional. He was timely throughout the day. He was a very safe driver. It was a great day!
Written 5 April 2023
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Anthony L
North Carolina Mountains, NC15 contributions
The tour operator seemed nice and he was helpful with my elderly mother. The Viator trip claims you get an English speaking driver, WiFi in the van and bottled water. We got none of that.
It is about a 3 hour drive to Etna. Mt. Etna was cool and as advertised. We spent 2 hours there.
Next was Taormina. The trip advertises 4 hours in Taormina where you could see the ancient theater on your own. We got 90 minutes and barely got to see the town and have a small lunch. We never had time to see the ancient theater.
The last stop was supposed to be Castelmola but the driver never went there. He just took us back to Palermo.
When asked why we didn’t get what we wanted, Viator responded, “
Unfortunately, per the local operator advise that the tour includes also the vist ot Etna, and this takes at least 2 hours and half … the distance from Palermo needs to cover 3 hours up Etna, one hour from Etna to reach Taormina and at least 30 minutes to reach Castelmola from Taormina, then it needs 3 hours and a half back to a Palermo directly to their hotel. If they spend much time in Etna or Taormina then there’s no time to visit Castelmola. And their driver and car have been all day with a loss of cost for them. Therefore, at this time we are unable to offer a refund.”
Viator completely glossed over what they told us we would experience. Buyer beware!
It is about a 3 hour drive to Etna. Mt. Etna was cool and as advertised. We spent 2 hours there.
Next was Taormina. The trip advertises 4 hours in Taormina where you could see the ancient theater on your own. We got 90 minutes and barely got to see the town and have a small lunch. We never had time to see the ancient theater.
The last stop was supposed to be Castelmola but the driver never went there. He just took us back to Palermo.
When asked why we didn’t get what we wanted, Viator responded, “
Unfortunately, per the local operator advise that the tour includes also the vist ot Etna, and this takes at least 2 hours and half … the distance from Palermo needs to cover 3 hours up Etna, one hour from Etna to reach Taormina and at least 30 minutes to reach Castelmola from Taormina, then it needs 3 hours and a half back to a Palermo directly to their hotel. If they spend much time in Etna or Taormina then there’s no time to visit Castelmola. And their driver and car have been all day with a loss of cost for them. Therefore, at this time we are unable to offer a refund.”
Viator completely glossed over what they told us we would experience. Buyer beware!
Written 19 September 2022
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I think you are a very BAD person and I m very convict of this!!! You don't report the truth how really the things went. We lost a lot of time in Etna volcano because your mother lost her hearing device, our driver was forced to back on each place where you had been without success. Then we went in Taormina where of course the time available was less than the one scheduled, last but not least you decided to back in advance because was raining and you didn't see Castelmola. Said all this, you required to Viator the reimbursement even we went all day out with you, and Viator decided to refund you the 50% of the amount due, more you made with us the day following another tour for which you wrote a super positive review. In definitive we hope never meet people like you, I m evaluating to give this your review to my legal office. A very Bad person without doubt. Last thing read the other reviews then ask to your self why the ratings are always completely different of your one.
Written 24 September 2022
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Rose Moriello
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Couples
Our trip was excellent along with our drive Giovanni very helpful and knowledge and a wonderful driver!!!
Written 16 July 2019
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Dear Customer,
we really appreciate your precious words about us and our driver. The Day Excursion you have booked through Viator is only one, even if the most popular, of many others online bookable. Our drivers are all professional and with a basic knowledge of th english language to satisfay any questions related to the trip and during of.
Thanks a lot,
Lorenzo
Written 20 August 2019
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We are in Palermo. We would like to go to Taormina and we have booked a hotel there but This sounds interesting. Would love private tour of Mt Etna, although my husband walks with a cane and cannot climb.
Could you take us from Palermo on oct 16 to Cefaly and end in Taormina?
Thank you. Sharon
Written 15 October 2019
Hello, we‘d like to possibly book for two adults tomorrow, but it says that ist costs 200€/Person: Why?
Also is this tour to the top of etna or where do we wander to?
Written 22 July 2019
BHARTI PATEL P
United Kingdom
we have cruise stop @Catania, Sicily, but the cruise time @ port is 11am-11pm ,we would like to do the above tour in the afternoon say @ 2.30pm & would like to know if this is possible for 7 adults on 9th Sept.19 please advice
Written 6 July 2019
Would you do a pick up from a villa in Sommariva for this tour ? There would be 4 people.
Written 4 July 2019
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