Day Trips from Catania to Mt. Etna (Monte Etna)

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.

Spend the day exploring Europe’s tallest active volcano and touring the charming town of Taormina. Visit an abandoned lava quarry, take photos of a house engulfed by lava, circle the edge of the Crateri Silvestri, and explore a lava tube with flashlights and helmets. Enjoy a traditional lunch of arancini, Sicilian pizza, cannoli, and more in Zafferana. See the sights of Taormina before your tour concludes.

The Sicilian driving style is not for the faint-hearted—so do your nerves a favor with a private driver/guide. See lava flows and craters, and visit Mount Etna itself, before enjoying a scenic drive to Taormina, Sicily’s most elegant resort town, with its stylish Greco-Roman theater. Please note: all entrance fees are at your own expense.

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.

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.

Discover Etna and the Alcantara Gorges! The perfect mix of adventure and refreshing relax! The excursion begins by SUV or minivan (up to 8 people), together with our experienced guides. Our first stop is an off-road trip to the 2002 eruption lava fron. Continuing along the Via Mareneve, in the middle of the Ragabo pine forest, we will arrive at the starting point of our trekking to the Monti Sartorius craters. We will continue on foot, starting at 1650 metres and arriving at an altitude of 1750 metres, an easy walk suitable for everyone. We will then explore a lava flow cave, the Grotta dei Ladroni, equipped with helmets and torches. We will stop at a local chalet or restaurant for lunch (included in the price: a first course, drink and coffee). After lunch, we will reach the characteristic Alcantara Gorges, also known as the Larderia Gorges. A refreshing and relaxing visit to a wonderful place. You can cool off in the Alcantara river in the middle of the canyon of the Gorges!

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.

Enjoy a physical perspective of Sicily on a tour to Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Do a little trekking, check out an old crater and lava flow caves, and admire gorgeous views of the mountain and surrounding landscape at sunset. Plus, stop by a farm to taste local products like honey and wine. Hotel pickup in Catania is included.

Experience the best of Mount Eta and Taormina. See traditional villages built from volcanic stone, hike on Mount Etna, and visit a lava cave. Stop at a farm in Zafferana to taste local wine and honey. Drive along the coast from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, and explore this charming town on foot before your tour concludes.

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.

Taking in the views from Mt Etna and the ancient amphitheater in Taormina in one day takes careful planning. Avoid the hassle of complicated logistics with this tour that includes transportation from Catania to the the foot of Mt Etna, a cable car ride up to the peak, and a turn along the crater’s edge via off-road vehicle. Enjoy free time to explore Taormina in the afternoon before the return trip to Catania.

Beat the heat and the crowds with a morning tour of Mount Etna. Cover more ground by exploring on board a sturdy Jeep, views over the lunar landscapes in the Valle del Bove, and the flora and fauna of the thick woods blanketing the lower slopes. Cap off your tour with a tasting of local specialties including honey, wine, and liqueurs.

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.

Explore Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep tour on Mount Etna. Join a nature guide and head up to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) to discover lava flows and extinct craters, plus take in the views over the Caldera del Valle del Bove. Then don a helmet and headlamp and venture into a lava tube to better to learn how lava flows are formed and cool.

First stop: Monti Sartorius or the craters formed in 2002 on the north-east side of Etna), our naturalistic guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena. Second stage: You will explore a cave of volcanic origin (for example the "Grotta dei Ladroni" or the "Grotta Cassone") equipped with the necessary equipment (helmets and torches). During the winter the visit to the cave is not carried out in the event of significant snowfall or ice at the entrance which would make entry dangerous. Third stage: If weather conditions permit, you will be able to make a typical Sicilian snack based on 'hot table'. Otherwise, lunch will take place indoors at a lovely mountain farm. Fourth stage: In the afternoon you will reach Taormina where, independently, you can visit its elegant course that separates the medieval gates of the city, Porta Catania and Messina.

Discover Sicily’s Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a half-day tour from Catania. Join a small group for a guided tour around the Silvestri craters, a lava tube, and the Bove Valley, learning about the geological history of the volcano from your guide. During your tour, make a stop at a farm shop to sample products that are grown right on the volcanic soil.

Mt. Etna is the most striking sight in eastern Sicily, but visiting Europe’s largest active volcano on your own is challenging. With this tour, leave puzzling out the logistics to the experts and explore the volcanic peak via off-road vehicle. Cross lava fields and old-growth forests, stop to take in the views, and learn about the history of the volcano and its native flora and fauna from your guide.

Explore the largest active volcano in Europe from up close at the most picturesque time of day with this exclusive sunset hike. Set off from Catania and meet your hiking guide high up on the volcanic slopes to explore the lava fields and caves as the sun begins to dip behind the horizon. Stop to enjoy the sunset view from a panoramic overlook before hiking back down before nightfall.

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.

On this fantastic private day tour we will discover one of the most vibrant cities of southern Italy, Catania, where you can admire its imposing Cathedral, a symbol of devotion to its patron Saint Agatha, and Piazza del Duomo where stands "U 'Liotru", the statue of an elephant in lava stone and symbol of the city. Then we will visit Mount Etna and the extinct craters at an approximate height of 2000 meters. you will admire unique lava formations and our naturalistic guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena. We will also explore a volcanic cave together, we will provide you with helmets and torches.

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.

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.

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.