Mount Etna: Excursion from Catania
About this experience
Accompanied by an environmental expert and hiking guide, you will experience an exciting excursion to the highest active volcano in Europe.
The guide will explain the history of this volcano and take you to discover some of the most spectacular places on Etna.
The trek will start with a panoramic view and a visit to the ancient "Valle del Bove," followed by a trip inside an ancient lava cave.
At an altitude of 2000 m, you will explore ancient and recent lateral craters. The beautiful lunar landscape of Etna will surround you on the way back to the starting point, towards Catania from the southern side of Etna.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 5 hr 30 min
- Guide language
- English · French · it · Spanish
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 6
What’s included
- Half-day guided tour from Catania to Mount Etna
- Transport
- Professional guide providing detailed information on the volcano and its flora and fauna in 4 languages
- Hike up the Etna and to the inner parts of the crater
- Visit inside a lava cave
- Cave kit (helmet and torch)
- Insurance
- Hotel pick-up (if selected in the checkout)
What’s not included
- Cable car ride
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