Discover the highest, active volcano in Europe on a day-trip from Catania or Taormina in a 4x4 vehicle with an expert guide. Take a cable car to the top of Mount Etna to witness the craters at the summit area and admire the stunning views below.
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 6 - 7 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Italian
- Pickup included
- Your accommodation in the area around Taormina or Catania
Experience
- Drive in a special 4x4 vehicle and ride a cable car to the summit of Mount Etna
- Admire the breathtaking views from a height of 3000 meters
- Learn about the geology of the area from a volcano expert
- Enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch in a chalet at the Rifugio Sapienza
- Explore a real lava cave with helmets and torches
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in the Catania and Taormina area
- English-speaking guide
- Alpine/volcano expert guide at the summit
- Cable car ticket
- Jeep ride
- 1 small bottle of water per person
- Equipment like trekking poles, helmet, and torch for the cave visit
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- People with heart problems
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- This tour is not recommended for people with heart problems or asthma