Highlights
- Explore one of Etna’s oldest lava caves with helmet and torch
- Hike around two volcanic craters inside Etna National Park
- Learn Etna’s history and geology with a specialist guide
- Taste Sicilian specialties and Etna wine
- Travel easily with pickup from multiple Catania meeting points
Description
Discover Europe’s most iconic active volcano on a guided half-day excursion from Catania to Etna National Park. Travel with a small group and a specialist guide, and step into a landscape shaped by fire: ancient lava fields, volcanic rock formations, and panoramic paths around the craters.
Your adventure begins with a visit to one of Etna’s oldest lava flow caves. Learn how these natural tunnels formed and see the steep walls and unique microclimate created by lava condensation. Equipped with helmet and torch, you’ll explore the cave safely while your guide explains Etna’s geology and the volcano’s ancient and modern history.
Next, continue to two Etna craters, where you’ll walk around the rim areas and discover how eruptions sculpt the terrain. Along the way, your guide points out key features of the lava landscape and helps you understand the forces that keep Etna constantly evolving.
To end the tour on a delicious note, relax with a tasting of local specialties—from sweet notes like honey to a hearty Sicilian snack/meal selection, paired with Etna wine (Nerello Mascalese). With convenient pickup points in Catania and all key equipment provided, this is the perfect way to combine nature, learning, and authentic flavors in one unforgettable morning.
Includes
Guide
Pickup from Catania
Walking boots
Rain jacket
Helmet
Torch
Wine tasting
Local specialties tasting
Insurance
Membership card
Excludes
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Socks for hiking boots
Hiking boots
Windproof jacket
Trousers
Hat
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
