Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges Private Shore Tour

Catania, Italy
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Duration7h - 8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover two of Sicily’s most impressive natural attractions on a private shore tour from Catania with a licensed English-speaking guide. Travel to Rifugio Sapienza, set about 2,000 metres above sea level on Mount Etna, and explore extinct craters, dramatic lava fields and landscapes shaped by recent eruptions. Continue to the Alcantara Gorges, a spectacular river canyon formed when ancient lava flows cooled beside the water, creating high basalt walls and unusual rock formations. Enjoy time to admire the scenery and walk in the natural surroundings. The itinerary can include direct pickup and return at Catania Cruise Port, depending on the ship’s schedule and port access conditions.

Options

Private Tour for 6 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 5 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 2 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included

Private Tour for 8 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included

Private Tour for 3 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included

Private Tour for 7 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included

Private Tour for 4 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included

Private Tour for 1 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Catania Cruise Port

Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

Pickup included

Driver-Only Tour

No guide, fixed 7:30 AM pickup: Private transportation only. No guide, no entry tickets. Available on Tuesdays with a fixed 7:30 AM pick-up.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pickup and drop-off at Catania Cruise Port
  • Private transportation for the entire tour
  • Licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance tickets to the Alcantara Gorges or private visitor facilities
  • Mount Etna cable car, off-road vehicles or high-altitude excursions
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 1h 15m
    Catania Cruise Port – Pickup (1 hour 15 min)
    Meet your private driver and licensed English-speaking guide at the agreed meeting point at Catania Cruise Port. After the pickup, travel towards Mount Etna while enjoying views of the Sicilian countryside. Direct pickup inside the port depends on the ship’s berth and local vehicle access regulations.
  2. Mount Etna
    3h 30m
    Mount Etna – Rifugio Sapienza (3 hours 30 min)
    Reach the Rifugio Sapienza area, located about 2,000 metres above sea level. Spend approximately two hours exploring the volcanic landscape, extinct craters and lava fields formed by past eruptions. Afterwards, travel for approximately one hour and 30 minutes towards the Alcantara Gorges.
  3. Le Gole dell'Alcantara
    1h 30m
    Alcantara Gorges (1 hour 30 min)
    Visit the impressive Alcantara Gorges, a natural canyon formed by ancient lava flows that cooled beside the river. Admire the high basalt walls, unusual rock formations and clear river water. Enjoy free time to walk through the natural surroundings and take photographs, subject to weather and access conditions.
  4. 1h 15m
    Return to Catania Cruise Port – Drop-off (1 hour 15 min)
    Travel back to Catania Cruise Port after visiting the Alcantara Gorges. The driver will take you to the authorised passenger drop-off area near your ship. Return time may vary depending on traffic and the ship’s final boarding schedule.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The driver will meet you in the Catania Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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