Etna Tour available every day

A tour day dedicated to water and fire, from the Gorges of Alcantara river to the highest active volcano in Europe. Visit the Alcantara Fluvial Park a wonderful nature reserve between Catania and Taormina, a unique place with its Alcantara. After this visit we move towards Mount Etna and visit ancient craters and lava flows, volcanic caves to explore in complete safety.

The Alcantara river originates from the Mounts Nebrodi at an altitude of 1400 meters a.s.l., the Alcantara Gorges are about 45/50 minutes from Catania, situated between the Municipality of Francavilla di Sicilia and Motta Camastra.
The visit includes: entry “Alcantara River Park”, visit from the top of the Alcantara river, various panoramic viewpoints that will enjoy breathtaking landscapes, including  the famous columnar basalts.

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Tour Program

• Pick-up meeting point in Catania.
• An easy-going trekking at about 2000 meters above sea level, to explore ancient and recent craters and observe the whole Ionian coastline. (Trekking suitable for any fitness levels).
• Exploration of a typical lava cave formed during the past eruptions. (Helmets and caving lights are provided by our guides).
• Visit of Valle Del Bove (Valley of the Ox) a huge Caldera formed as a result of the collapse of some ancient craters.
• Visit of lava flow 1991-1993
• Free tasting of local Etna products in a typical beekeeping family-run business (honey, oil, olive oil, wine, pistachio)
• Visit to the Alcantara Fluvial Park to observe the Alcantara Gorges, a unique set of meandering cliffs created about 300,000 years ago.
• Drop-off meeting point in Catania.

Price € 59 per person, from 6 to 10 persons
Price € 65 per person, from 3 to 5 persons
Price € 79 per person, 2 persons
Price € 158 for a single person

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Warnings for winter and spring time

In case of adverse weather condition the tour could undergo changes.

In some periods of the year (November – March) the Alcantara Gorges may remain closed due to floods of the Alcantara River, entry will be made from different points according to Mayor ordinance.
The entrance at the Alcantara Gorges could take place inside the “Alcantara River Park”, by paying a ticket  € 6 per person (according to the seasonal periods ).

The rate does not include: ticket entrance Alcantara gorges, ticket museums, theatres, expo tickets, parking, meals and any other kind of extra cost. Tour available every day.

If you have any queries, questions or need clarification about some aspects of the tour program outlined above, please try read the section EXCURSIONS in our F.A.Q.s page, before booking. Booking terms and Condition – Cancellation Policy, click here

Additional charges

Additional charge will be applied to pick-ups & drop-offs from some locations outside Catania shown below (the list of locations is not exhaustive). The cost of the additional is to be shared by the number of paying passengers picked up from a given location.

CATANIA AIRPORT + € 40
CATANIA PORT + € 30
ACITREZZA AND ACICASTELLO + € 50
ACIREALE + € 60
SAN GREGORIO DI CATANIA + € 30
TAORMINA: + € 150
SIGONELLA + € 90
MOTTA SANT’ANASTASIA: + € 60
COSTA SARACENA: + € 120
RIPOSTO: + € 75
GIARRE: + € 70
MASCALI: + € 90
LINGUAGLOSSA: + € 130

The activities outlined above are intended for Excursions in Sicily members only. However, because the cost of the tour includes, in addition to the insurance quota, even the membership fee, the Excursions in Sicily membership is automatically acquired.

Excursion information

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Departure time: 7:30 am / 8:00 am
Duration: 8 hours
Refreshments: Yes (free tasting of local Etna produce)
Dinner: No
Brunch: No
Difficulty level: Easy
Activities carried out by: car, 4×4 Vehicle (6/8 people + Guide) & Brief walks and/or trekking

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