Etna Morning Tour

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To discover the highest active Vulcano in Europe, through nature and flavours, ancient craters and lava flows, lunar landscapes and lush forests, houses surrounded by lava and breathtaking views. To explore a volcanic caves accompanied constantly by our guides that will tell you about the mysterious volcanic phenomena and finally a free tasting of typical products of Etna.

Etna Tour Program

• Pick-up meeting point in Catania near Hotel
• An easy-going trekking activity at about 2000 meters of altitude above sea, to explore ancient and recently-formed craters and observe the whole Ionian coastline from above. (Trekking suitable for most 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
• During the tour you will see differet ancient lava flow ( 1991-1993)
• A pleasurable interlude at a beekeeping family-run business and its honey-extracting lab to taste a selection of honey, wines, extra-virgin olive oils and other typical Etna produce.
• Drop-off meeting point in Catania

Price Euro 39 per person, min. 3 persons
Price Euro 45 per person, min. 2 persons

In case of adverse weather condition the tour could undergo changes.
The excursion will be taken at lower altitude.

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.
TAORMINA + € 100
SIGONELLA & MOTTA SANT’ANASTASIA: + € 30
COSTA SARACENA: + € 80
RIPOSTO, GIARRE & MASCALI: + € 50
LINGUAGLOSSA: + € 60

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 08:30
Duration:5 hours
Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Included in the price (with some exceptions; read our FAQs)
Lunch: No
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