Mount Etna & Taormina in Sicily Cruise Port Excursion
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We arrived about 8:00 a.m. on our ship, which was a Disney dream, and we're greeted by stunning coastline of Sicily's eastern edge.
The drive was fantastic. Uh it was just so interesting. The road twist, a lot of switchbacks going up as you got higher and higher.
The view here is breathtaking. And again, this is an active volcano.
It was really nice to do once, but it's something you've kind of done once and I would come here and I would just spend the day in Taormina.
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🌋 Catania, Sicily Italy | Mount Etna & Taormina Excursion 🇮🇹 We take you along on our unforgettable Disney Cruise port stop in Catania, Sicily, including a dramatic visit to Mount Etna just hours before it erupted! 📍 What to Expect in This Video: Scenic drive from Catania to the Crateri Silvestri at Mount Etna (6,600 feet above sea level) What it’s really like walking on lava fields and browsing volcanic market stalls Travel tips for dealing with crowded restrooms and what to pack for the mountain A quick look at Taormina—the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”—including how to reach the town via an uphill walk and elevator Angela’s gelato break, a missed pizza opportunity, and a gangway lined with passengers scarfing slices Our regret about not having more time in Taormina Stunning views, fascinating history, and a twist ending when Mount Etna erupts shortly after our visit! 💡 Travel Tip: Bring a sweater or jacket to Mount Etna—it’s colder and windier than you'd expect, even in summer! 👇 Comment below if you've been to Sicily or dream of visiting. What would you choose—volcano hike or more time in Taormina? 🔗 Check out our other Mediterranean cruise videos: 🎬 [Santorini: Akrotiri, Oia & Ftelos Brewery] 🎬 [Valletta, Malta: Harbor Cruise & Sliema] 🎬 [Rome Pre-Cruise Days: Pantheon, Piazza Navona & More] 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it 🔔 Subscribe to follow our cruise adventures 💬 Join the conversation on our Finest Travel Facebook Group #Catania #MountEtna #Taormina #DisneyCruiseLine #SicilyTravel #MediterraneanCruise #FinestTravelBeat #VolcanoAdventure #CruiseExcursion