Etna Sunset Tour (starting from Catania)

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  • Price from
    €85
  • Duration
    5 h to 6 h
  • Group size
    Up to 8 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian, French, Spanish

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    Overview

    An afternoon spent ascending the volcano, visiting unique sites, and tasting local specialties while exploring places of natural beauty. From a height of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) you can admire the last lights of the day and the unique colors of these sights.

    winter departure time h: 12:00 (from November to April)

    What's included

    • Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driver Helmets and torches for exploring the lava cave
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Helmets and torches for the cave visit
    • departure in winter h 12:00 (from November to April)

    Not included

    • Snacks and Drinks

    What you will do

    • Piazza Stesicoro

      we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania

      Pass by, no stop

    • the tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)

      Pass by, no stop

    • visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea

      30 min

    • visit to a local farm for a taste of the typical products of the area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)

      30 min

    • break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”

      30 min

    • exploration of a spectacular lava cave, which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)

      2 h

    • trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) at sunset around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)

      1 h

    • Return to the starting point.

      Pass by, no stop

    Meeting point

    suitable for those staying in Etna villages
    comfortable and easily accessible for those arriving from outside Catania (Syracuse, Messina, Taormina, Palermo). Ample free parking available
    Piazza Stesicoro, 18

    Pickup: pickups from Taormina are only available for groups of at least 4 people, however, the service has an extra charge.

    End point: suitable for those staying in Etna villages; comfortable and easily accessible for those arriving from outside Catania (Syracuse, Messina, Taormina, Palermo). Ample free parking available; Piazza Stesicoro, 18

    Important information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.