Top Sicily Nature Walks

Experience the beauty and power of the Stromboli volcano with this sunset hike to view the Sciara del Fuoco lava flow. Follow your guide up the volcanic slopes to an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet), stopping along the way to take in the panorama. Pause at the viewing point to watch spectacular lava bursts and snap photos as the sun sets over the Aeolian Islands before heading back to the trailhead.

Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies such as stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history and culture. Find eateries you’d probably miss going alone. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.

Syracuse keeps losing its greatest treasures. The largest ship of the ancient world, given away. Its patron saint, carried off to Venice. Temple doors of ivory and gold, bronze rams, magnificent statues, all gone. The one thing no one could steal was the stories, and this self-guided audio tour hands them to you, one stop at a time. Walk Ortigia, the island where the city began, from a harbour that swallowed an Athenian fleet to a cathedral built inside a Greek temple older than the Parthenon. Meet Archimedes, a killer painter named Caravaggio, a Jewish community who sealed their ritual bath in the rock, hoping to return one day, and a saint whose eyes made her the patron of light. The app guides you on this self-guided walking tour of Syracuse, so there is no fixed start time and no group to follow. Pause whenever you like, resume when you are ready. Over 25,000 travelers have used our tours, backed by a full refund guarantee.

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.

Don’t miss out on the chance to get up close and personal with one of the most active volcanoes in the world on this excursion around Mount Etna. Learn way more about Sicily and Mount Etna from your guide than you ever would exploring the volcano on your own, and see way more of its surface with the help of a 4x4 car than you would on foot.

Explore Europe’s largest active volcano on this day trip to Mt Etna from Taormina. Relax with transportation to the base station of Rifugio Sapienza and then take off through the foothills where you can hike at your leisure. Upgrade your ticket for a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters.

Admire the beauty of Etna, the highest volcano in Europe. Reach the tourist location at 2000 meters altitude (approximately) by private air-conditioned vehicle. Appreciate the botanical and geological peculiarities of a mountain located in a splendid Mediterranean location. An extraordinary optional walk (approximately 1 hour and a half) through the most fascinating lava flows and extinct lateral craters. Explore a lava tunnel, another interesting geological aspect of Etna (approximately 20 minutes). Then, time to try the red and white wines of Etna paired with typical Sicilian organic ingredients in a winery. A special cellar with local sommeliers, to taste and experiment with the native Etna grapes. Enjoy the day with a local guide.

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.

Mt. Etna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and shouldn’t be missed when visiting Sicily, but reaching the active volcano—and getting around once there—are tough without a 4WD-equipped vehicle. On this full-day tour, get access to rugged locations standard cars can’t reach, and embark on a short hike through craters and lava flows. Top it off with a Sicilian lunch and visit to Alcantara Gorge.

Etna and Wine is a combination that is more than just an excursion, it is a journey through the most authentic flavors and volcanic landscapes of Sicily. What makes Lady Etna tour unique is the multisensory experience it offers. You will walk through lava flows and silent craters, hear millennial stories of fire and earth, and at the end you will toast with fine wines born right from the volcano. Our tour combines the strength of Etna's nature with the warmth of local wine traditions, with visits to selected wineries and tastings guided by experts. It is an authentic, intense experience, designed for those who want to experience Etna with all their senses. Our guides, are ready to make you live a unique experience. During the tasting at the winery, alcohol will be served exclusively to participants aged 21 and over. In case of presence of children, a tasting experience will be proposed with a special non-alcoholic menu.

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.

The Tour will start by discovering some craters through a trekking path leaded by expert multilingual naturalistic guides. Along the route it will be possible to admire ancient lava flows and breathtaking landscapes. After this excursion full of emotions, the experience will be enriched by a tasting of Etna wines accompanied by typical products of the area. All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law. We follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety. • Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania at 8:30 • Guided tour from 1900m to 2000m a.s.l. • Wine tasting • Arrival time in Catania around 15:00

No trip to Sicily can be complete without a trip to Syracuse, but in a city with so much rich history, it can be easy to miss the best bits. With the help of a guide, this tour sees you unpacking way more of Neapolis and Syracuse’s ancient Greek past than you ever could if you tried exploring alone.

This tour offers a unique experience immersed in a landscape in constant flux, shaped by recent and frequent eruptions that create distinctive scenery; the highlights are the active summit craters, featuring ceaseless emissions of sulfurous fumes and water vapor.

Inside the Valley there are twelve temples as well as some fortifications, the Lower Agora and the Upper Agora, an Olympeion and a Bouleuterion. A source of inspiration for poets, philosophers and painters, it is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic parks in Sicily. Our guide will lead you to discover this place where time seems to have stopped, preserving an unprecedented historical charm. The tour will start from the temple of Hera, continuing on the sacred way up to the remains of the surrounding wall. You will continue with a visit to the Temple of Concordia, the remains of the early Christian necropolis, the Temple of Heracles and the remains of the temple of Zeus.

While your ship is in port, see more of Sicily on a full-day to Taormina. Take a guided tour of this historical city, including a stroll along Corso Umberto, once an ancient Roman street, and a visit to the Greco-Roman Theater. Plus, admire views of Mt. Etna and Giardini-Naxos bay from Castelmola. Pickup and drop-off from the ports of Messina and Giardini Naxos are included.

Take a break from the crowds and heat of the city and explore one of the most pristine nature reserves in eastern Sicily with this guided Cavagrande hike. Skip the hassle of reaching the trailhead on your own with round-trip transportation from the center of Syracuse and join your hiking guide to explore this protected canyon with its lush vegetation and take a dip in its crystalline rock pools.

The oil-tasting experience in Sant'Ambrogio is an interesting itinerary for lovers of the intense scent and strong flavor of extra virgin olive oil. Ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the Sicilian olive heritage. The visit to the historic oil mill, now a museum complex, is an opportunity to learn about the sensory characteristics of the oil and the local farming tradition. The route is an experience that involves all the senses and opens the door to Mediterranean flavors. After the passage to the mill, a pleasant walk follows through the narrow streets of the small village, until you reach the centuries-old olive trees overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. You will admire bright, crystal clear and lush colors. The final phase of the experience reserves guests a pleasant moment of conviviality, characterized by a Cabin aperitif based on products from the Madonie territory and a glass of wine from Sicilian wineries.

Seeing the Valle dei Templi, or Valley of the Temples, is a must for anybody visiting Sicily, but unpacking all of its Greek history on your own is nigh on impossible. With the help of a guide, you learn things about these impressive structures that you’d easily miss without them by your side.

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...!!!"

Beat the other travelers who are still having breakfast, and treat yourself to a calmer Colosseum tour ahead of the crowds. This early morning private tour is led by a Blue Badge-certified guide with in-depth historical knowledge about the ancient attraction. Visit the Colosseum, the nearby Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, hearing tales of gladiatorial battles as you go.

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.

Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.