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Unique trekking and adrenaline-filled experience on the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Excursion that takes place on the northern side of Etna where you will have the opportunity to visit constantly evolving places, marked by the profound changes caused by permanent volcanic activity. Always a focal point of scientific and cultural interest, Etna represents the perfect combination of sporting/hiking activities and knowledge of the area.

Put some distance between you and the crowds and explore the trails safely on this guided off-road excursion. Explore the Alcantara Valley and the slopes of Mt. Etna, zipping through the countryside behind your guide to discover the most scenic trails and paths without the hassle of following a map. Test your driving skills as a lone driver or bring a passenger along for a tandem drive, and enjoy plenty of stops to snap photos along the way.

Spend the day discovering one of the world’s most beautiful and active volcanoes during this small-group trip to Mt. Etna. Depart in the morning from Catania and head to Rifugio Sapienza at Etna’s base. Travel by cable car and off-road vehicle up to the volcano’s craters, and go for a hike. Following a delicious Sicilian lunch, you’ll also discover the region’s spectacular lava caves before returning to Catania.

The Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale are two ancient showstoppers, but visiting both in one day can be a challenge. Avoid the hassle of public transportation or following a roadmap with this stress-free driving tour. Enjoy hotel pickup in Catania and a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to visit both the spectacular Greek temples and dazzling Roman mosaics at your own pace.

Discover the history and flavors of Mount Etna during this small-group tour. Walk the slopes of the active volcano, learn about its natural history, and see the endemic fauna and flora that thrive on the volcanic soil. A delicious lunch awaits you at 6,550 feet (2,000 meters) where you can sample many of the products grown on the volcano including oil, honey, and wine.

Discover more of Sicily as you take a tour of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, and Castelmola on this full-day tour from Catania. With a small group, see where the Greeks first landed on the island, then enjoy panoramic views and explore Castelmola with its medieval castle and alleys. Admire the medieval architecture of Taormina, the amazing setting of “The White Lotus".

Trek around Mount Etna on this tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.

This tour will allow you to get close to the area of the summit craters of Etna characterized by the typical volcanic activity with gas and sulfur emissions. With the naturalistic guide you will go to the entrance of the Etna cable car and from here you will take the cable car that will take you to 2500mt., from there you will be transported by 4×4 bus to an altitude of 2800mt. where you will find the volcanological mountain guide who will show you the craters of the 2002 eruption and at the same time you will find yourself face to face with the smoking summit craters. It will also be possible to choose the option only with the ascent by cable car up to 2500 meters. At the end of the high-altitude tour, the guide will show you other peculiar elements of Etna located at lower altitudes to finally take you to a farm located in Zafferana Etnea to taste the typical products of the place.

Experience a different side of Sicily on a full-day tour to Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Your guide shares informative commentary about the history, geology, and wildlife of Mt. Etna as you take nature walks, tour a cave created by lava flows, and see old volcanic craters. Select from hiking or cable car options to customize your visit, then end the day by visiting a wine cellar to sample the local vino. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Catania.

The volcanic landscapes around Mt. Etna draw travelers from far and wide, but reaching the highest peaks can be a challenge. This adventurous full-day tour from Taormina also includes a visit to the Parco dell’Etna. Delve into a lava cave with a guide, marvel at Italy’s volcanic landscape from the Rifugio Sapienza, and delve deep into the Alcantara Gorges—home to lava formations shaped over millions of years.

You will visit the most evocative places of Etna on board our off-road vehicles, accompanied by expert and certified guides who will be able to make the experience unique and unforgettable. You will discover the most interesting places of the highest volcano in Europe with some stops and short excursions suitable for all participants: it will be exciting and fun! After the meeting at the meeting point, where you will find parking for your cars (it will be possible to have breakfast), you will get on our off-road vehicles and the excursion will begin. The first stop will be close to or even above the longest lava flow of the 1900s with a short walk on the "sciara". Once again we will go right to the most panoramic point of the famous "bove valley". We will then face an off-road stretch of road that will lead us even higher up. Arrived at about 2,000 meters we will walk around a volcano. Then, wearing the appropriate safety equipment, we will enter a lava flow tunnel!

ETNA SUNSET Afternoon excursion, where you can admire the sections highlights of the volcano at sunset. - Pick up at an accommodation or agreed meeting point; - Tasting at a local Zafferana company; - Visit of the famous lava flow of 1991/93 which reached the gates of the town of Zafferana; - Visit of the "Valle del Bove"; - Visit of a lava flow cave (helmets and torches supplied); - Visit of the Silvestri Craters at an altitude of 2000 meters; - Drop off at the accommodation or meeting point.

Mount Etna is known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes and excellent local wines. Experience both with this tour that pairs a guided hike with a wine tasting at a traditional cellar. Follow your guide through lava flows and past extinct craters while you learn about the unique history and geology of Sicily's volcano. Afterwards, relax at a nearby winery while you sip Sicilian wines served with local specialities.

Departures begin from Piano Provenzana on Etna’s wild, less-touristic north slope, where group sizes are smaller for a more intimate experience. Off-road vehicles follow a panoramic track across ancient craters and recent lava flows up to 2,825 m. From there, a 500 m uphill hike winds through volcanic bombs and scoria to the Central Crater at 3,380 m. At the summit, admire the immense, unique volcanic landscape and the sweeping views from the “roof of Sicily” (visibility varies with weather and volcanic activity). The descent retraces the route, ending with an easy walk down soft scoria channels back to 2,825 m, where 4×4 vehicles return you to Piano Provenzana.

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.

See two of Sicily’s natural wonders in one day with this combined tour of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges. Spend the morning exploring the volcanic slopes of Etna, with its lava flows and caves, dramatic lunar landscape, and sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. After a high-altitude lunch, head to the valley floor to hike along the spectacular Alcantara Gorges, formed by an ancient lava flow into the river.

Explore Sicily without worries! Our tour offers you comfortable transfers to and from Catania to Taormina and an exciting boat trip to the Isola Bella marine reserve. Rest assured: our goal is to ensure that you can fully enjoy the experience, without worrying about returning to the ship. Trust us to live an unforgettable stress-free experience. We will take you to visit the most important attractions of Taormina with our guides. Book today and let yourself be transported by the beauty of Sicily!

Mount Etna National Park includes a vast area and visiting in one day can be a challenge. Cover more ground and see the best of Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep, Minivan tour from Taormina. Set off through the thick forests and bare lunar landscapes along the mountain slopes, stopping to admire ancient lava flows, a lava tube, extinct craters, and views over the Valle del Bove.

Discover Etna and its wonders on this guided half-day tour from Catania with the most followed team on Instagram @red.etna. We will explore a lava cave and discover the legends surrounding it. During our trek we will reach the top of a series of extinct craters and from there enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano and the coast. Together we will discover the history of the volcano, its peculiarities and observe how its landscape has changed according to the flows that have shaped it. - This activity does not include the visit or the trek up to Summits Craters (if interested in this tour, please contact us) - This tour will take place rain or shine. - In the presence of adverse weather conditions, unforeseen events or if the guide deems it appropriate, the itinerary may vary. - The trekking part is easy and conducted on foot; there is no use of the cable car and we will reach around 1700-2000 meters. - During the tour we use 6-seater and a 8-seater vehicles.

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.

Passing through the characteristic Etna villages, you will observe various vineyards and orchards and going up in altitude, you will discover a lot about the villages, the population and their culture. Along the way our guide will explain the story of the birth of the largest active volcano in Europe.

Discover another side of Mt Etna on an ATV quad bike tour led by an experienced guide. Travel off-road for about 2.5 hours through thick forest, volcanic craters and old lava flows until you reach the Silvestri Craters. Enjoy an exhilarating ride on this active tour from Catania with instruction on driving the quad bike provided by your guide, no special experience needed.

Explore Mount Etna with this tour from Catania that introduces you to the landscapes and geology of the volcano. Following a hiking route, you'll have the chance to admire forests, craters, and scenic views—and explore a lava cave with headlamps and helmets. After lunching on Sicilian food and wine, head to the Alcantara River gorges to experience more of Sicily's natural beauty.

The hike starts from Piano Provenzana 1,800 meters and continues along the scenic road that will allow us to reach an altitude of about 3,000 meters. The first stop will be at the ruins of the hotel “Le Betulle” , the only structure visible among those destroyed by the lava flow on October 27, 2002. Continue in the direction of the extinct craters “Umberto and Margherita”, located at an altitude of 2,380 meters for a simple trek.Then you reach the volcanological observatory and left the off-road vehicle begins a short trek to the top of the promontory of Pizzi Deneri at an altitude of 3000 meters about.2.850 meters where, weather conditions permitting, you can admire . It will be possible to observe the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, the Calabrian coasts and in absolute safety, the summit craters that dominate the majestic valley of the bove.Next stop the craters of 2002 with its characteristic button craters, made the trek on the button you return with 4x4 buses to Piano Provenzana.