Etna Sunset Tour (starting from Catania)

4.9 (298 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

An afternoon spent ascending the volcano, visiting unique sites, and tasting local specialties while exploring places of natural beauty. From a height of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) you can admire the last lights of the day and the unique colors of these sights.
winter departure time h: 12:00 (from November to April)

What's included

  • Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driver Helmets and torches for exploring the lava cave
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmets and torches for the cave visit
  • departure in winter h 12:00 (from November to April)
  • Snacks and Drinks

What to expect

  1. Piazza Stesicoro
    Pass by
    we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania
  2. Lungomare di Ognina
    Pass by
    the tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)
  3. Colata Lavica 1992
    30m
    visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea
  4. Oro d'Etna
    30m
    visit to a local farm for a taste of the typical products of the area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)
  5. Valle Del Bove
    30m
    break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”
  6. Mount Etna
    2h
    exploration of a spectacular lava cave, which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)
  7. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
    1h
    trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) at sunset around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)
  8. Catania
    Pass by
    Return to the starting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

suitable for those staying in Etna villages

Meeting point

comfortable and easily accessible for those arriving from outside Catania (Syracuse, Messina, Taormina, Palermo).
Ample free parking available

Meeting point

Piazza Stesicoro, 18

End point

suitable for those staying in Etna villages

End point

comfortable and easily accessible for those arriving from outside Catania (Syracuse, Messina, Taormina, Palermo).
Ample free parking available

End point

Piazza Stesicoro, 18

Pickup details

pickups from Taormina are only available for groups of at least 4 people, however, the service has an extra charge.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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