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Hike around Mt Etna to explore the otherworldly landscape of Europe’s most active volcano on a half-day tour from Catania. Several route options provide a close look at the forests, lava fields and wildlife found on the slopes of the mountain. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about the geology and history of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed mountain in Sicily. Your hiking tour includes a picnic lunch and guided tour of a lava cave before returning to Catania.

The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product

The Etna Tour excursion involves traveling on jeep routes to let you know and appreciate places of particular natural value within the Etna Park reserve up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. The itineraries are in fact formulated, thanks to the experience of our staff, to live an interesting and at the same time enjoyable experience. Starting from the lava flows that have threatened entire villages, we will visit the extinct craters and the belvedere of the majestic Caldera del Valle del Bove . We will also let you experience the thrill of descending into the meanders of the volcano by visiting a lava flow cave (lava tube) equipped with a helmet and speleologist lights, to understand the phenomena connected to the lava flow. Our naturalistic guides will enrich your excursion by illustrating, with a simple and clear language for everyone, the innumerable natural and volcanic aspects of Europe's largest volcano, named UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.

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 Catania includes food-tastings in Zafferana Etnea and 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 explore the Alcantara Gorges—home to lava formations shaped over millions of years.

Mount Etna is widely considered among Sicily’s top natural attractions, but its remote location and rugged terrain make exploring a challenge. On this tour, tackle the terrain by powerful 4x4 Jeep—with round-trip transport from Catania and Taormina hotels included. With your guide at the wheel, traverse old lava fields and dense forest, and stop along the way to admire the views and explore Mount Etna up-close on foot.

You will visit the highest active volcano in Europe,declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. You will visit Silvester Craters at 2000 meters above the sea level. You will also visit Taormina, the most worldwide famous tourist destination in the east of Sicily and the Isola Bella nature riserve

This tour makes it easier than ever to get up close and personal with Mt. Etna: Europe’s highest active volcano, and one of Sicily’s most visible landmarks. Journey to Rifugio Sapienza, at Etna’s base, before your trek; all equipment is included, and an add-on journey to its crater is available (own expense). Next, explore the volcano’s lava caves before stopping at an area farm for a sampling of local products.

Experience life in the Sicilian Countryside on a private tour of a working farm founded in the 1800s. See picturesque vineyards, olive and citrus groves, and farm animals and then learn to ride a horse with a professional instructor. Finish the tour with a traditional Sicilian lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, traditional Sicilian relish Caponata, Parmigiana, olives, vegetables, domestic olive oil and home-made bread, with red and white wines from Etna vineyards.

Enjoy hours of uninterrupted trekking on the slopes of Mt. Etna on this full-day adventure tour, with comfortable jeep or minibus transfers from Catania. Discover a surreal and stunning landscape made from lunar-like craters and ancient lava flows, and step inside a volcanic cave with provided helmets and flashlights. Tours include a tasty packed lunch.

This tour will allow you to get closer to the summit area of Etna where there are active craters characterized by the typical volcanic activity with emissions of gas and sulfur.

Venture to the highest viewpoint of the Mount Etna volcano with this tour from Catania. Leave the navigating to your driver and admire the Sicilian towns of Pedara and Nicolosi plus the cold lava fields on your way to the cable car that rises to an altitude of 2500 meters. Continue the adventure with special vehicles that offer access to 2900 meters, at the foot of the main crater. Explore the smoking craters and enjoy a classic Sicilian lunch before traveling back to Catania.

Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river.

• Catania pick-up and drop-off your accomodation PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE • Welcome kit  • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove  • Savor the tasting of typical products LASTS ABOUT 5 HOURS

a unique tour for trekking lovers who want to discover some of the most hidden and naturalistic places of the most active volcano in Europe.

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 with a wine tasting accompanied by a platter of delicious local foods. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Catania.