Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania

4.8 (101 reviews) Catania, Italy
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.

Options

Tour in Spanish

Tour with local Spanish speaking guide
Pickup included

Tour in English

Tour with local English speaking guide
Pickup included

Tour in Italian

Tour with local Italian speaking guide
Pickup included

Tour in French

Tour with local French speaking guide
Pickup included

Tour in German

Tour with local German speaking guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
  • The kit for visiting the Cave
  • Multilingual guide
  • Shuttle bus (return)
  • Tasting
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as Cablecar, quad and bike, alternative to trekking.
  • Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
  • Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control

What to expect

  1. Etna Tribe
    Pass by
    tour made by etna tribe
  2. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Stop for break
  3. Mount Etna
    1h
    trekking in path up to volcano Etna
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Trekking through natural path of parco dell'Etna
  5. Funivia dell'Etna
    Pass by
    altitude option with cablecar and jeep of road
  6. 15m · Admission ticket included
    visit of a lava cave with hekmets and lamps
  7. 30m · Admission ticket included
    sampling of typical products in a selected shop
  8. Gola Dell'Alcantara
    1h · Admission ticket included
    visit of alcantara gorges
  9. Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit og alcantara gurne
  10. Catania
    Pass by
    Return to Catania

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or
within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as
well as from the port and train stations in Catania city and Aci Castello

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

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