Our cruise affords us only one day-trip in Sicily. Which to choose? We've seen craters in Hawaii & Maui. Is Mt. Etna different? Please give us your opinion.
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We were in Sicily last year and went to both Taormina and Mt. Etna. I've never been to Hawaii but I would imagine that a volcano is a volcano. Same can be said of Taormina - it is yet another pretty city to wander around. My husband would choose the volcano every time and I would choose the city.

Taomrina... and call ahead to have lunch at an outside table at the Duomo restaurant

I'd also do the day trip to Taormina. It is a popular resort and touristy but beautiful. Not sure what other ruins you will see on the cruise, but Taormina gives you a Greek theater in a spectacular setting

Thank you one and all.

you can go both or decide to do Taormina and winery tour if you don't fancy to go up to etna .check it out this website http://www.sicilylimousineservice.com/sicily/index.htm
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Was there 3 years ago.Stayed in Taormina and also went to Etna. I would do Taormina and if you are lucky you may hear etna rumble. Even though Taormina is loaded with tourists, it is very beautiful and the Greek theatre is fantastic, as are the views.