Overview
This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products.
In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
The kit for visiting the Cave
Multilingual guide
Trekking shoes (on request)
Shuttle bus (return)
INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Tasting
Cableway + 4x4 bus + alpinist guide to the maximum altitudes allowed (to pay on the spot) Optional
All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
Extra activities available on Etna, as quad and bike, alternative to trekking.
Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Etna Tribe
9 hours
tour made by etna tribe
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Rifugio Sapienza
10 min
Stop for break
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Mount Etna
2 hours
trekking in path up to volcano Etna
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Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
1 hour
trekking through the old craters
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Parco dell'Etna
1 hour
Trekking through natural path of parco dell'Etna
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Funivia dell'Etna
2 hours
altitude option with cablecar and jeep of road
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Grotta dei Tre Livelli
15 min
visit of a lava cave with hekmets and lamps
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Oro d'Etna
20 min
Sampling of typical products in a biological farm
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Gola Dell'Alcantara
1 hour
visit of alcantara gorges
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Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia
1 hour
Visit og alcantara gurne
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania
Can I cancel Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Catania for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- The kit for visiting the Cave
- Multilingual guide
- Trekking shoes (on request)
- Shuttle bus (return)
- INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
- Tasting
What's not included?
- Cableway + 4x4 bus + alpinist guide to the maximum altitudes allowed (to pay on the spot) Optional
- All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
- Extra activities available on Etna, as quad and bike, alternative to trekking.
- Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Etna Tribe, Rifugio Sapienza, Mount Etna, Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, Parco dell'Etna, Funivia dell'Etna, Grotta dei Tre Livelli, Oro d'Etna.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by EtnaTribe
