Experience a full-day tour to ascend Mount Etna and see the impressive natural sculpture of Alcantara Gorges.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Visit of the fascinating formations of the Alcantara Gorges
- Learn all about the history of Mount Etna from your knowledgeable guide
- Enjoy a cableway and jeep ride to the main crater's area
Full description
Enjoy a full-day tour of the highest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. Tour guests meet at the bus terminal in Taormina, Via Pirandello. The tour is led by a knowledgeable tour leader. You can enjoy exclusive information of the history of Mount Etna and the surrounding areas.
An air-conditioned coach will transport you to the Alcantara Gorges (entry extra). This is an impressive natural sculpture. Thousands of years ago the riverbed was blocked by lava flow from Mount Etna, and as the lava cooled more quickly than the water it crystallized. Tall columns of lava have since stood here and as the river eroded through the lava it has created a series of impressive gorges. Don’t forget your camera.
From here you will ascend Mount Etna by coach. You will have time for lunch in one of the many cafés or restaurants. You then ascend via jeep to the authorized crater zones at approximately 3,000 meters, assisted by licensed guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club). Stop to admire the eventual activity of the summit craters in the area of security. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Taormina where the tour ends.
Includes
- Ascent to the main crater area
- Transportation by coach and Circumetnea Train
- Tour Leader and Alpine Guides service
- Entry fee for Alcantara Gorges
- Drinks and meals
- Wind jackets and boot rental
Not suitable for
- People with heart problems
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Terminal Interbus Taormina, Piazza Luigi Pirandello, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Please wear warm clothing and suitable shoes
