Explore Mount Etna on a guided day trip, either privately or on a shared, small-group experience. Try some local delicacies, investigate Etna’s lava flow caves, and enjoy roundtrip transportation.
Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting Highlights
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Enjoy a professional local guide who will accompany your group
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Relax during an air-conditioned free pickup and drop-off at your hotel
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Explore Mount Etna at 2,000 meters up
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Try Sicilian cantucci biscuits and zibibbo wine
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Experience a guided trek around its craters, landscape, and lava flow cave
Mount Etna Day Trip with Tasting details
Duration: 6 hours
Start Time: Various Times available
Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting description
Embark on an exciting day trip to Mount Etna, complete with free roundtrip transfers from Catania. The best part? You can personalize your experience, choosing between a private or small-group tour, and select from a range of available languages.
Discover the volcano’s ancient craters, explore a lava flow cave, and savor local delicacies, all while enjoying stunning panoramic views throughout the day.
Your adventure begins with a convenient pick-up from your Catania accommodation in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. As you ascend to 2000 meters, your expert guide will share fascinating insights about the volcano’s history, its natural resources, and the dramatic landscapes shaped by past eruptions.
At 2000 meters, take a leisurely guided walk around the ancient craters and recent lava flows, immersing yourself in the surreal volcanic landscape. This easy hike is suitable for all ages, making it perfect for families with young children or older travelers.
Along the way, indulge in a tasting of traditional Sicilian “cantucci” biscuits paired with local “zibibbo” wine.
After a short break, continue to your next destination—a fascinating lava flow cave. Equipped with a helmet and flashlight, you’ll explore the cave’s unique features and learn about its volcanic origins with your guide.
Your final stop is Monte Pomiciaro, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Valle del Bove, the largest and most important valley of Mount Etna.
For those opting for the sunset tour, enjoy the magical glow of Etna during the “Golden Hour,” capturing unforgettable moments of this awe-inspiring landscape.
Afterward, relax as you return to Catania, where your memorable tour concludes.