Top Sicily Trolley Tours

See southern Italy in style with this eye-pleasing trip around Mount Etna via a vintage mid-20th-century train on the Circumetnea Railway. The train journey includes visits to the canyons of Alcantara Gorges (admission at own expense), an amazing natural setting made up of black lava rock walls up to 160 feet (50 meters). And then explore the base of Mount Etna, Sicily's legendary volcano that is 11,000 feet (3,300 meters) tall. Optional upgrade to ascent by cable car up to 2,500 meters and continuing on board jeeps up to the authorized crater zones at approximately 3,000 meters with the assistance of licensed guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club); stop to admire the eventual activity of the upper craters in a safety zones according to weather conditions.  From November 1 to March 31, this tour does not include the train ride nor the optional upgrade.

Take in stunning views from Europe’s largest active volcano with this Etna summit excursion. Travel high above sea level in a cable car and spend 2 hours trekking to the craters on the volcano’s summit. Pause to admire the scenery and spend some time on the summit before descending by foot and then cable car.

The experience allows you to reach an altitude of 3000m and to admire the summit craters up close. You will reach Torre del filosofo with the cable car and off-road vehicles and then walk along the edge of one of the great craters of the 2002 eruption. Possibility to organize further Guided trekking tour up to 3300m, with the help of a volcanological guide. Contact us for booking info and prices.

Most Mt. Etna excursions stop at the Silvestri Craters on the lava-covered slopes, but with this exclusive tour you can reach the top of Europe’s highest active volcano with a volcanologist guide. Take a cable car and off-road vehicle to Torre del Filosofo and then continue on foot about a mile (2 kilometers) to the summit craters. Learn about the volcano’s history from your guide and enjoy sweeping views over the coastline.

The AltaQuota Trek excursion is a tour that allows you to experience the thrill of walking literally surrounded by surreal landscapes. The first part of the tour takes place in the gondola lift, from the Sapienza refuge (1960 m) to the arrival station of the Etna cable car (2510 m), from here we will proceed to trek to visit the Pian del Lago, a false floor volcanic sand that creates a surreal lunar landscape, you will then ascend the crater of the 2001 eruption, from where you can admire the nearby summit craters and the coast. Once you reach the lava fronts of the last eruptions (2018) you will reach a very panoramic area on the famous Valle del Bove, a vast depression generated by the collapse of an ancient volcanic building. The return, at the discretion of the guide, after evaluating the weather conditions and the capacity of the group, can foresee the descent with the cableway or trekking on sandy gullies to the parking lot. The maximum altitude reached with this tour is approximately 2650 meters.

PURE ADERENALINE! TREKKING SOMMIT CRATERS, THE BUTTON HEART OF THE VOLCANO ETNA WITH BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES AND THE FEELING OF LIVING A LIVE MOUNTAIN

The Etna volcano is one of the most coveted destinations for technical hikers.  Our excursion to the summit craters is the top of trekking Etna, in Sicily. The beauty of this spectacular painting created by the forces of nature leaves hikers completely without breath. This memory will never be erased. Throughout the day a guide will describe in English the places visited.  The emotion once arrived at the top is strong, unforgettable.

A trek in one of the most suggestive places in Etna. The Bove valley is a treasure chest of rare beauty, the heart of a primordial Etna, a place where nature takes its course without being affected by man. A journey through the geological history of Etna descending on the amusing slopes of volcanic sand surrounded by unique geological structures.

· Meeting point Rifugio Sapienza on Etna South · The ascent is by cable car and jeep up to 2900 mt (Torre del Filosofo) · From Torre del Filosofo will start the ascent by walk to reach summit craters (3300 mt) where you can observe some depression areas then downhill througt big sandy channeles. Trekking last about 2/ 3 hours · Along the way you will visit cinder cones of 2002 · Then visit of the large horseshoe-shaped caldera Valle del Bove (Valley of the Ox) · Return by cable car (2550 m) up to Rifugio Sapienza Please note: Due to volcano activity from South-East New Crater of Etna, the maximum altitude reached 2750 / 2900 metres, according to the indications of the competent authorities (INGV, Civil Protection Italy, Prefecture of Catania). Warning: Excursion aimed at expert hikers, accustomed to several hours of walking on sandy, rough terrain, sometimes irregular and steep stretches.

Explore Europe’s largest active volcano 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 for some time to spend hiking at your leisure. Alternatively, upgrade your ticket for a trip up to the upper craters and a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters. Soak up scenic views from the UNESCO-listed spot before concluding with transportation back to Taormina.

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.

• Taormina  pick-up and drop-off your accomodation PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE •  Welcome kit  • Stroll past ancient lava flows • See the Valle del Bove  • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza •  Etna cableway (from 2100 meters to 2500 meters) • Rising of Etna Volcano from 2500 meters to 2900 meters with 4x4 bus and Alpin Guide  • Enjoy the tasting of typical products LASTS ABOUT 8 HOURS

Exciting day at the summit craters of Etna at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level. We will visit the point closest to the craters, with the help of a volcanological guide. Below free time to visit the sylvan craters and the lava flow cave. Free tasting of typical Etna products, such as honey and wine Cable car and 4x4 bus ticket included

Unique and fascinating excursion on the highest and most active volcano in Europe that takes place on the southern slope of Etna. This side is in continuous evolution, marked by profound changes impressed by the permanent volcanic activity. Ideal excursion that is generally carried out when the activity of the volcano does not allow the reaching of the summit area.

Discover some of the most interesting places in western Sicily on this 1-day tour. Visit Segesta and the town of Erice located on the summit of the mountain of the same name.