Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges guided tour from Taormina

Free cancellation

Place: Taormina

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English, Italian

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

E-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Do this because

Explore mammoth Mount Etna
Discover the distinctive Alcantara Gorges
Enjoy a small-group experience with a certified guide at your disposal
Enjoy spectacular views and learn about history and culture while out and about on an adventure

What to expect

Discover two of Sicily's most famous nature destinations by joining this experience of good food, nature, and the exploration of unique landscapes.

Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges are waiting for you! Your tour starts in Taormina, from where you´ll head to renowned Mareneve Road, 1500 meters above sea level. Discover the legends of the villages located at the foot of Mount Etna and the volcano itself as you listen to your guide. The first stop will be the famous lateral lava flow that destroyed the ski station at Piano Provenzana and burnt down part of Ragabo Pine Forest in 2002. After winding through pine, birch, and crater forests, you´ll reach the Grotta dei Ladroni. Explore this tunnel carved out of lava and learn about it from your guide. At the end of the excursion, it will be possible to have a lunch (not included) break in a Chalet, at an altitude of 1500m, with a choice of menu and payment to be made on site. Once lunch is over, continue to another splendid natural destination, made up of unique landscapes resembling a canyon: the Alcantara Gorges.

Along the way, you´ll get to visit some ancient Sicilian villages, such as Castiglione di Sicilia, renowned for its wine cultivation and Etna D.O.C.

Please bring a T-shirt, long pants, and socks
The use of hiking poles, hiking shoes, helmet, and flashlight for entering the volcanic cave is included
Please contact the local tour operator after booking using the contact details provided on your voucher to share your contact telephone number with them
This tour runs with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 participants. Should the minimum required not be met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
In case of adverse weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
This tour is not suitable for those with low level of fitness
Your guide is bilingual
It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes in advance
Please provide your accommodation details at checkout and the local tour operator will contact you before the scheduled date to confirm pick-up time and location

What’s included

Guided tour

Use of equipment

Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pick up from accommodation in Taormina is included. Please specify your address on booking and the local tour operator will contact you before the scheduled date to confirm the pickup time and location.