Enjoy spectacular views from high on Mount Etna. Explore the last volcanic eruptions, enter a lava cave and taste delicious local products as well.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian, Spanish, German, English
Pickup included: Your hotel or B&B in Taormina
Small group: Limited to 7 participants

Highlights

Visit the Silvestri craters dating from the 1892 eruption
Explore a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp
Sample typical products from the Mount Etna area

Full description

Visit the tallest volcano in Europe and explore Etna Park on a 6-hour tour from Taormina. The first stop of the day is in the town of Zafferana, known as the town of honey, located on the eastern side of Etna. Visit one of the area’s top organic farms to taste products such as honey, olive oil and wine. Later, put on a helmet and headlamp and head inside a lava cave to learn how lava flows are formed. At the Sapienza Refuge, see both the newest eruptions of the volcano and the old Silvestri craters dating from the 1892 eruption. Trek along a nature path enjoying breathtaking views, before the drive back to Taormina.

Includes

Round-trip transportation by shuttle bus
Pick-up is available from the city center
Multilingual tour guide
Equipment for lava cave visit
Sampling of local products
Infant price includes a baby seat or baby carrier

Lunch
High altitude option (cable car and 4x4 car to reach 2,900 meters)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Instead of trekking, there is an option of taking a cable car and jeep bus up 3,000 meters, enjoying views of the lunar landscape. This option is not included in the cost of the basic excursion. The price is €67.00 per person and includes an alpine guide who will show you around the area at the top.

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 36 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
5/5

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Simone is an incredible guide who was able to answer all our questions, teach us a lot of things while adding good humor and humor at will. He also gave us advice for the rest of our trip! Attention, to arrive at Etna, you have to pay 60€ to take the cabins, but it is not to be missed!!!

July 22, 2022

Die halbtags Tour zum “Etna” kann ich nur wärmstens empfehlen. Die Abholung verlief wie geplant und war der Beginn eines wunderbaren Ausflugs. Peppe unser Tourguide verbreitete ab der ersten Sekunde gute Laune und erklärte bereits auf der Anfahrt zum Etna viele grundlegende Dinge über die Geschichte Sizziliens. Als wir an der Bergstation im Nationalpark ankamen konnten wir frei wählen ob wir mit Peppe die Wanderung an den nahe gelegenen Kratern machen wollten oder aber bis zu den höchsten zugänglichen Punkten weiter wollten. Um von 1800 m weiter nach oben zu kommen gibt es 3 Möglichkeiten- Seilbahn 30€ / E MTB 70€ oder Jeep Tour 70€. Alles gefolgt von einer weiteren Tour mit Guide auf 2500-2800m. Wir haben uns für die Wanderung an den Silvetstri Kratern mit Peppe entschieden was durch sein vermitteltes Wissen sehr schön war! Die Verkostung ist nicht aufdringlich und bietet nur Sachen aus dem Nationalpark an! Eine tolle Tour für alle Altersklassen. Würde ich wieder machen!!!

May 27, 2022

The tour with our guide Angelo was well organized. We were picked up at the agreed location, driven safely through the area and equipped with the appropriate material for a tour of the grotto. When we arrived at Rifugio Sapienza, Angelo let us choose whether we wanted to hike with the gondola and on foot towards the Aetna summit (accompanied by another guide) or with him to the Silvestri craters. We decided on the second variant and are with us been rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view. Angelo gave us exciting insights into the geology and history of the area, answered all of our questions and took care of all participants. I would definitely book this tour again ;-)

October 16, 2021

Etna Nature and Flavors: 6-Hour Tour from Taormina

Etna Nature and Flavors: 6-Hour Tour from Taormina

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