Top Sicily Nature Walks - page 2

Palermo's cathedral started as a church, became an Arab mosque, then returned to a cathedral — and a Quranic verse carved into one of its columns survived the Inquisition untouched. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you along the Cassaro, one of Europe's oldest streets, from the Teatro Massimo opera house to the sea. You'll hear how a Caravaggio was stolen by the Mafia and possibly eaten by pigs, taste street food with thousand-year-old Arab roots, and stand inside a chapel where three civilisations built a single ceiling together. Start whenever suits you, pause for markets and sfincione, resume when you're ready — no group, no schedule. Works offline. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means no risk. If you want a Palermo walking tour that lets you go at your own pace and actually understand what you're looking at, this is it.

Indulge your love of food and wine on this all-day tour of the Etna countryside. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s history and culture from a local guide as you cruise through scenic Sicilian villages. Stop at a family-run winery and an antique farmhouse with delicious food. Enjoy wine tastings and samples of local cheeses, salami, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Get more out of your time in the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and explore it with a local guide, just for your own group. You’ll learn about the landscapes of wetlands and dunes that stretch alongside the shores of the Ionian coast, and discover the birdlife that abounds. Round-trip transport from Syracuse is included.

Enjoy a physical perspective of Sicily on a tour to Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Do a little trekking, check out an old crater and lava flow caves, and admire gorgeous views of the mountain and surrounding landscape at sunset. Plus, stop by a farm to taste local products like honey and wine. Hotel pickup in Catania is included.

Sicily is famed for its cuisine, but it takes insider knowledge to know how to eat like a local. Taste your way around stunning, coastal Taormina during this private or small-group evening culinary tour. Complement your dishes with a glass of Prosecco, red and white wine, and Italian liqueur. As you walk and taste, learn more about the city's food history from your guide.

Traveling with your young children can be so joyful, but it can also be pretty full-on, what with the need to keep the little ones entertained 24/7. With this family-friendly, small-group Mount Etna tour, the adults and the kids alike are kept entertained and learning as you traverse this famous volcano.

Visiting both Mt. Etna and Taormina in a single day with public transportation from Catania is almost impossible. With this small-group day trip, shave hours off your travel time and visit both the volcanic slopes and Taormina’s old town. Explore Mt. Etna with a guide to visit dormant craters and lava fields, plus savor bird’s-eye views. Afterwards, enjoy a few hours of free time to sightsee in Taormina before the return transfer.

Mount Etna is one of the most memorable attractions along Sicily's eastern coastline, but the logistics of visiting on your own can be daunting. Skip the hassle of driving and navigating a trail map on this excursion from Catania that includes round-trip transportation and a guided hike across lava fields and around massive craters. Learn about the area's geothermal history, stop to snap photos, and then relax over a spread of local specialties at an organic farm on the volcanic slopes.

Accompanied by expert nature guides, you will embark on an enriching excursion where we’ll unveil the secrets of this fascinating volcano, its eruptions, and its relationship with local inhabitants, flora, and fauna. This experience is designed with several stages to showcase the diverse features of the volcano, offering an engaging and informative journey. Your experience will begin with a departure time scheduled according to the sunset, which varies throughout the season. After a transfer you will explore the fascinating landscape of Mount Etna, walking among ancient side craters and along scenic volcanic trails shaped by past eruptions. As the light begins to change, you will reach a panoramic viewpoint where you can relax and enjoy the unforgettable colours of the sunset over the volcano. The total walking distance is around 4 km on easy terrain, making it suitable for anyone with a normal level of fitness. No deep steep slopes are involved.

Marvel over the geological wonders of Mount Etna on this action-packed small-group tour from Catania. Soak up the dramatic scenery of Europe’s highest active volcano as you trek along its paths, explore a cave formed by lava, and taste local products. Then, spend the afternoon enjoying your free time in Taormina, among medieval churches, ancient Greek theater, and a lively shopping district.

Explore the unique landscape of an enormous volcano at with this 6-hour small-group sunset walking tour of Mt Etna from Taormina. Hike through the forest to see extinct craters and other evidence of past eruptions. Visit one of the most dramatic of the mountain's lava caves. Enjoy a light meal with wine made on Mt Etna and watch the sun go down.

The excursion to the central crater (3,345 m altitude), takes place mainly on the south and north sides of the volcano and will allow you to visit, in a unique and rare beauty, the craters of the highest active volcano in Europe, Etna!

Get a taste of Sicily with this private tour to Mt. Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Leave the driving to your private guide and take in the scenery as you drive through mountain villages, stopping at a local honey shop. Visit volcanic craters and an Etna winery for lunch and a tasting of red and white Sicilian wines.

Explore Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep tour on Mount Etna. Join a nature guide and head up to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) to discover lava flows and extinct craters, plus take in the views over the Caldera del Valle del Bove. Then don a helmet and headlamp and venture into a lava tube to better to learn how lava flows are formed and cool.

Located on the island of Sicily, Mt Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Explore the different aspects of the dynamic mountain on this active tour from Catania which includes hiking up to the inner craters and (safely) entering a lava cave. See ancient lava flows, learn about the geological history of the volcano, and admire panoramic views of eastern Sicily.

Together with us you will have the opportunity to experience the Etna volcano together with certified professionals and nature lovers. A tour between nature and flavors that offers you the opportunity to visit, in complete safety, ancient craters and lava flow caves. Finally, you will have the opportunity to get to know and appreciate the intense flavors of this land up close with a free tasting of typical products.

Avoid the midday heat and crowds on Mount Etna with this afternoon excursion, which times your hike on the volcanic slopes for peak sunset views. Enjoy hassle-free transportation directly from Catania, and kick off your adventure with a stop at a local organic farm for a food tasting. Then head up through the lava fields, stopping along the way to explore a volcanic cave. Once at the top, you'll follow your guide along a panoramic hiking trail, arriving at the most scenic spot just as the sun begins to sink below the horizon.

The Etna excursion and wine tasting with lunch begins in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 people) with a first stop in an off-road vehicle up to the lava front of the 2002 eruption. Subsequently, crossing the Ragabo Pine Forest, we will arrive at the starting point of the trek to the Monti Sartorius craters where we will continue on foot starting from 1650m and arriving at an altitude of 1750 metres, a walk suitable for everyone. We will then explore a lava flow cave, the Grotta dei Ladroni, equipped with helmets and torches. After the excursion to Etna, we will visit a local winery where you can taste various Etna wines and a complete lunch based on Sicilian specialties. A sommelier will tell you about viticulture in Sicily, the winemaking processes and the history of the winery. In summary, this tour represents the ideal opportunity to discover the beauty of Etna, its geological history and the food and wine culture of Sicily, through an evocative and unforgettable experience.

Discover the Aeolian Archipelago on this day trip to the islands of Stromboli and Panarea from Taormina. Journey to each island by motorboat, exploring the local shops at your leisure or taking a cool dip in the sea. Afterward, cruise around Stromboli to see the island’s volcano. Keep your eyes peeled for the crater of Sciara del Fuoco, known to light up the sky with its jet-like eruptions.

Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and its fertile slopes produce Sicily’s finest gourmet specialties. Experience its striking landscape and excellent cuisine with this excursion. Set off from Rifugio Sapienza by cable car and jeep to one of the most recent craters, where you’ll continue on foot to admire hardened lava flows and caves. Then relax at a local family farm to taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other delicacies.

Explore Mount Etna, the world's most active stratovolcano, on this small-group hiking tour from Catania. Ride up the mountain on a 4WD vehicle and take a moderate hike through Mount Etna's moon-like landscape in the Valley del Bove depression. Explore Etna's largest caldera, aka a large crater, and take in spectacular views of the Sicilian landscape and the Ionian Sea.

Embark on an immersive journey through the bustling streets of Catania. Start with a walk through the famous A’ Piscaria Mercato del Pesce, tasting fresh seafood, arancini, cannoli, and other Sicilian specialties. Learn about local culinary traditions and enjoy a market experience that immerses you in the flavors of the city. Continue exploring charming streets and historic sites while your guide introduces you to authentic local cuisine. If you prefer, alternative options like horse meat can be included. End your tour with a sweet treat of torrone and other street food delights, ensuring a full Sicilian culinary experience.

Explore Mount Etna during the most dazzling time of day with this sunset Jeep tour. Set off in the afternoon to take in the Valle del Bove and lunar landscapes of the lava and ash fields on the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover side craters and extinguished lava flows, don a helmet and headlamp to venture into a lava tube, and admire the bird's-eye view at sunset.

ETNA & TAORMINA **ATTENTION : Tour available ONLY departing from Catania Tour not available for cruise passengers Mount Etna is the highest active terrestrial volcano in the Eurasian Plate. Its frequent eruptions throughout history have changed, sometimes profoundly, the surrounding landscape, coming several times to threaten the populations settled around it. The UNESCO Committee, has included Mount Etna in the list of assets constituting the World Heritage Site. Taormina is a famous tourist city also visited by artists, writers and intellectuals (among these stayed there Goethe and Truman Capote). Particularly loved not only for its scenic beauty and fantastic panorama, but also for its “dolce vita”, permissiveness and transgression. Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Assistance throughout the tour. "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination...!!!"