Enjoy spectacular views from high on Mount Etna. Explore the last volcanic eruptions, enter a lava cave and taste delicious local products as well.
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
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Your hotel or B&B in Taormina
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Silvestri craters dating from the 1892 eruption
- Explore a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp
- Sample typical products from the Mount Etna area
Full description
Visit the tallest volcano in Europe and explore Etna Park on a 6-hour tour from Taormina. The first stop of the day is in the town of Zafferana, known as the town of honey, located on the eastern side of Etna.
Visit one of the area’s top organic farms to taste products such as honey, olive oil and wine. Later, put on a helmet and headlamp and head inside a lava cave to learn how lava flows are formed.
At the Sapienza Refuge, see both the newest eruptions of the volcano and the old Silvestri craters dating from the 1892 eruption. Trek along a nature path enjoying breathtaking views, before the drive back to Taormina.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation by shuttle bus
- Multilingual tour guide
- Equipment for lava cave visit
- Sampling of local products
- Infant price includes a baby seat or baby carrier
- Lunch
- High altitude option (cable car and 4x4 car to reach 2,900 meters)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Instead of trekking, there is an option of taking a cable car and jeep bus up 3,000 meters, enjoying views of the lunar landscape. This option is not included in the cost of the basic excursion. The price is €65.00 per person and includes an alpine guide who will show you around the area at the top
