Tour of Etna and Alcantara

4.9 (17 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration7h - 8h
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

In one day we will visit the natural beauty of the Etna landscape and the suggestive scenery of the Alcantara Gorges, a park characterized by the cold waters of the river that flows between two high basaltic rock walls formed in ancient eruptions.

What's included

  • Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Waterproof jackets on request
  • Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
  • Alcantara River Park

What to expect

  1. Piazza Stesicoro
    Pass by
    Pick up at the Info Point, from your hotel in Catania or from a meeting point to be agreed
  2. Lungomare di Ognina
    Pass by
    We start by passing the Catania waterfront, from where we can see the stacks of Acitrezza
  3. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
    1h
    Trekking on one of the ancient craters
  4. Mount Etna
    2h
    Panoramic roads, ancient and recent lava flows, visit to a lava flow cave (helmets and torches provided by us) and breathtaking views, will characterize this part of the tour
  5. Valle Del Bove
    30m
    Breathtaking panoramic view of this ancient and incredible valley
  6. Colata Lavica 1992
    30m
    Visit to the lava front of the 1991-1993 lava flow, which reached the village of Zafferana Etnea
  7. Oro d'Etna
    30m
    Stop for a free tasting of typical Etna products
  8. Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Alcantara river botanical park to admire the incredible columnar basalts (ticket € 1.50 not included)
  9. Catania
    Pass by
    Return to the starting point in Catania, passing through the city

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

large free parking area available

Meeting point

Piazza Stesicoro, 18

End point

large free parking area available

End point

Piazza Stesicoro, 18

Pickup details

pickups from Taormina available only for groups of at least 4 people, the service still involves a surcharge.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9 (17)

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