Taormina Small-Group Mt Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour
Begin your tour with a pickup at your hotel, the port, the bus station, or the train station in Taormina. Then, travel out of the city to the Rifugio Sapienza—a vantage point boasting panoramic views over Italy’s volcanic landscape. Stop at vantage points along the way, and listen as your guide sheds light on the Silvestri Craters and the region’s past volcanic eruptions. From the Rifugio Sapienza enjoy an optional trek (payable locally at own expense) into the Parco dell’Etna to an altitude of 6,561 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. From here, continue onward via cable car and off-road vehicle (payable locally at own expense) to the Torre del Filosofo at 9,514 feet (2,900 meters). Marvel at sweeping views over the craters and ancient lava flows of Mt. Etna, then return to Rifugio Sapienza by minibus and cable car. Next, strap on your helmet and explore a lava cave in the Parco dell’Etna with your guide. Along the way, admire ancient rock formations in the molten landscape and gain insight into the Parco dell’Etna’s complex geology. Follow your guide along the winding trails and admire the ruins of Francavilla Castle. As you explore, discover rich lava formations eroded over millions of years by the gorges’ running waters. When your time in the Alcantara Gorges comes to an end, return to your starting point in Taormina to conclude your tour.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy panoramic views over Italy’s volcanic landscape from the Rifugio Sapienza
- ✓Explore lava caves and hiking routes in the Parco dell’Etna with a guide
- ✓Discover ancient lava formations and clear pools in the Alcantara Gorges
- ✓Tour includes round-trip travel from your Taormina hotel
What you'll see & do
- ✓excursion made by Etna Tribe
- ✓stop for Break
- ✓trekking through a natural path in mount etna
- ✓trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna
- ✓High altitude option cablecar and jeep of road NOT INCLUDED
- ✓visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps
- ✓sampling of typical products in a biological farm
- ✓visit of alcantara gorges
- ✓visit of alcantara gurne
What's included
- ✓INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
- ✓Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
- ✓The kit for visiting the Cave
- ✓Multilingual guide
- ✓Sampling
- ✓Shuttle bus (round trip)
What's not included
- ✓All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
- ✓OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
- ✓OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
- ✓Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Taormina downtown and Giardini Naxos
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Taormina Small-Group Mt Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour
Begin your tour with a pickup at your hotel, the port, the bus station, or the train station in Taormina. Then, travel out of the city to the Rifugio Sapienza—a vantage point boasting panoramic views over Italy’s volcanic landscape. Stop at vantage points along the way, and listen as your guide sheds light on the Silvestri Craters and the region’s past volcanic eruptions. From the Rifugio Sapienza enjoy an optional trek (payable locally at own expense) into the Parco dell’Etna to an altitude of 6,561 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. From here, continue onward via cable car and off-road vehicle (payable locally at own expense) to the Torre del Filosofo at 9,514 feet (2,900 meters). Marvel at sweeping views over the craters and ancient lava flows of Mt. Etna, then return to Rifugio Sapienza by minibus and cable car. Next, strap on your helmet and explore a lava cave in the Parco dell’Etna with your guide. Along the way, admire ancient rock formations in the molten landscape and gain insight into the Parco dell’Etna’s complex geology. Follow your guide along the winding trails and admire the ruins of Francavilla Castle. As you explore, discover rich lava formations eroded over millions of years by the gorges’ running waters. When your time in the Alcantara Gorges comes to an end, return to your starting point in Taormina to conclude your tour.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy panoramic views over Italy’s volcanic landscape from the Rifugio Sapienza
- ✓Explore lava caves and hiking routes in the Parco dell’Etna with a guide
- ✓Discover ancient lava formations and clear pools in the Alcantara Gorges
- ✓Tour includes round-trip travel from your Taormina hotel
What you'll see & do
- ✓excursion made by Etna Tribe
- ✓stop for Break
- ✓trekking through a natural path in mount etna
- ✓trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna
- ✓High altitude option cablecar and jeep of road NOT INCLUDED
- ✓visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps
- ✓sampling of typical products in a biological farm
- ✓visit of alcantara gorges
- ✓visit of alcantara gurne
What's included
- ✓INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
- ✓Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
- ✓The kit for visiting the Cave
- ✓Multilingual guide
- ✓Sampling
- ✓Shuttle bus (round trip)
What's not included
- ✓All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
- ✓OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
- ✓OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
- ✓Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Taormina downtown and Giardini Naxos
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.