Top Catania Hiking

Mt. Etna is the most striking sight in eastern Sicily, but visiting Europe’s largest active volcano on your own is challenging. With this tour, leave puzzling out the logistics to the experts and explore the volcanic peak via off-road vehicle. Cross lava fields and old-growth forests, stop to take in the views, and learn about the history of the volcano and its native flora and fauna from your guide.

The volcanological guides of Ashàra will guide your steps, giving unforgettable moments and sensations. The excursion begins at our info Point Ashàra website price the Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza. After a short briefing and after providing all the necessary equipment, our adventure will begin. With the cable car we will quickly climb to an altitude of 2500m, and from here we will begin our trek between ancient and recent lava flows, up to an altitude of 3000m, from where we will admire the peculiarities of the summit air. Highlights of the tour include: The ancient crater of Montagnola, Piano del Lago, Cisternazza, Craters of 2002 and the summit area. Descent again on foot up to 2500mt which will bring us back to the starting point.

Live the unique experience of conquering the summit of the highest active volcano in Europe accompanied by volcanological guides with proven experience and capable of transmitting the passion for these exceptional activities in the midst of nature.

Mount Etna is widely considered among Sicily’s top natural attractions, but its remote location and rugged terrain make exploring a challenge. On this tour, tackle the terrain by powerful 4x4 Jeep—with round-trip transport from Catania and Taormina hotels included. With your guide at the wheel, traverse old lava fields and dense forest, and stop along the way to admire the views and explore Mount Etna up-close on foot.

Pick up from your accomodation at 9.00 am with guide's private car. We will arrive at 2000m above sea level. We'll have a easy walking through ancient craters, lava cave, amazing volcanic landscapes with explanations from the guide. During the morning visit you'll discovering and feel the amazing Etna's volcanic dynamics, surrounded by a lunar landscape. We will move in Bronte town to have a lunch with tipical sicilian dishes and pistachio products. After lunch the visit continues in a pistachio farm, to see and know how and where this incredible plants grow! Drop-off to your accommodation around 16.30pm. Tour for a minimum of 2 people.

a unique tour for trekking lovers who want to discover some of the most hidden and naturalistic places of the most active volcano in Europe.

Pick up from your accomodation at 9.00am. We'll reach the beginning of the path. The hike will during from 6 to 8 hours. During our hike the type of route will be on the path, off the trail and all on volcanic soil. Hiking shoes are recommended (in alternative confortable shoes). Return to the car an drop off to your accomodation around 17.00/18.00 pm. P.S. Activities for a minimum of 2 people

Know the Etna Volcano with an expert in Nature Sciences who will explain everything that surrounds you, a nice guide who will be able to involve you in the discovery of his second home!

Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river.

Discover the natural features of Mount Etna, the volcano in northeastern Sicily, on this day tour that takes you along a walking trail in Etna Park. You'll visit Crateri Silvestri, small volcanic cones surrounded by ancient lava flows. and have the option to ride the cable car or explore higher on the mountain with special vehicles and alpine guides. End your day with a visit to a local producer of honey, wine, oil and more.

Tour designed for the needs of cruise passengers, with port pick-up and particular attention to departure and return times. Half day between walks on ancient extinct craters, lava flows and breathtaking views. We put the history, science and traditions of the place and local taste! And before going back by boat we will let you taste one of the typical specialties of Catania: the best arancino in the city!

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The tour starts with a naturalistic walk on the north slope of Mount Etna. From the location of Monte Conca, at about 1800 meters, we will walk across one of the highest pine forests in Europe. During the winter snowy season this excursion will take place with snowshoes. At lunch time we will reach one of the villages on the “wine route”, where we will visit a winery for a light lunch and wine tasting ( white and red Etna DOC wines). Distance: 4 Km Trekking duration: 2/3 h Difficulty level: easy, for photography lovers

Visit two of Sicily's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With an authorized private guide and luxury transportation, this engaging tour will allow you to visit in complete peace of mind with personalized attention. Take a guided tour of the Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and in the Roman Villa of the farmhouse in Piazza Armerina, known for its perfectly preserved mosaics. Entrance fees not included.

Discover the beauty of Sicily's historic cities during a full-day tour, visit the fascinating city of Syracuse and admire its Roman and Greek ruins including the Greek Theater, the Latomie del Paradiso, the ear of Dionysus, the 'Roman amphitheater. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the heart of Syracuse, and explore its narrow streets and the fascinating Fountain of Arethusa, a source of fresh water that forms a basin with papyrus plants. Travel to the city of Noto, known for its golden color and known as the baroque jewel of eastern Sicily.

On this private tour you will spend a wonderful day. You will be brought into the famous TV series of Commissioner Montalbano. We will cross the east coast and go to see the fantastic Sicilian late Baroque. You will visit the city of Ragusa Ibla, the main location of the TV set which, thanks to the baroque wonders and the historic center of Ragusa, has been included by UNESCO among the world heritage sites. Visit of Punta Secca (Marinella in the TV series) where the famous house of Commissioner Montalbano is located. Move in the direction of Scicli where the Vigata police station where Montalbano works is located. Last but not least is Modica, another glorious Baroque city and a UNESCO heritage site. Visit to the Church of San Giorgio and the beautiful facade of Palazzo Polara which appear in the TV series of Montalbano. There will also be a typical Modica chocolate tasting.

In the first part of this tour, you will visit some of the flank craters, which are dormant , at 2000 m. The landscape is amazing, surrounded by craters, lava flows, volcanic ash and lots of different plants, most of them are native to the area. In the second part, you will visit Taormina, one of the most beautiful village in Italy. Once you get there, you will spend three hours on your own , visiting lots of different attractions such as the Greek Theatre, the public Botanic Garden, Isola Bella, churches and local shops. All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law. Due to COVID-19 pandemic we follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety. • Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania at 8:30 • Guided tour from 1900m to 2000m • Visit Taormina (no tour guide is scheduled for this step) • Arrival time in Catania around 17:30

⭐ Panoramafahrt im Cabrio um den Ätna ⭐ Tagesausflug mit Reiseleitung für 2 - 3 Personen ⭐ Der Ätna ist einer der höchsten Vulkane Europas. Der Vulkan hat nicht nur die sizilianische Geschichte geprägt, sowie die Landschaft geformt, sondern beeinflusst die Insel bis heute. Das einmalige Naturerlebnis fasziniert mit fantastischen Obstgärten, Weingütern, Olivenplantagen, oder beeindruckenden Lavaströmen. Genießen Sie die Panoramafahrt, mit einem Blick bis nach Taormina und Kalabrien aus der Perspektive unseres Cabrios. Stop an den schönsten panoramischen Stellen, kleine Spaziergänge, sowie zum Abschluss ein Picknick mit lokalen Produkten und Verkostung von reinem biologischen Olivenöl in St. Alfio, an der Nordseite des Ätnas.

Passing through the characteristic Etna villages, you will observe various vineyards and orchards and going up in altitude, you will discover a lot about the villages, the population and their culture. Along the way our guide will explain the story of the birth of the largest active volcano in Europe.

Pick-up at your accommodation and move to the Sapienza refuge (1900 m) to begin a soft trekking suitable for everyone on the summit craters of Etna, an area that represents the area of ​​volcanic activities. This excursion will take you to the top (3,000 meters), at the base of the main active craters, in a majestic volcanic desert where silence fills the space around you. Along the way we will cross various lava flows, among which the 1991-93 eruption stands out.

Traveling on the slopes of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, you will visit the best cellars of Etna. You will be guided on surprising roads on the slopes of the Volcano, flanked not only by thousands of rows of grapes but also by many different types of fruit trees. In the cellar the owner will welcome you with a fresh glass of Grillo or Chardonnay and will entrust you to the expert hands of a sommelier, who will make you discover the secrets of this unique drink. The plantation, the cultivation techniques, the different shapes of the rows and then the fundamental moment that everyone is waiting for: the harvest, the beginning of the real production process, from fermentation to bottling. Sipping on terraces with breathtaking views of the sea or the volcano, the tasting will be the perfect match for a home and refined lunch.

An excursion created for those who love nature and good food. We will take you to visit the most beautiful places of our volcano, passing from lava flows and extinct craters to breathtaking views on vine terraces admiring the diversity of natural beauty. Exploration of a typical lava flow cave with helmet and torch. Guided tour in a typical Etna winery. We will visit one of the best wineries located on the Etna side. After a visit to the cellar we will have the opportunity to taste some native wines paired with typical local products.

A tour to discover the places of Montalbano: the charm of a province, rich in resources and beauties, of the splendid new and ancient Ragusa and of nearby Modica.

Excursion for those who want to discover in one day the main tourist attractions of our island, Idda (so we call our volcano) and the splendid Taormina.