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Catania Essential Informations

Catania Airport: Aeroporto Fontanarossa Alibus: from the Airport of Catania to the city and back. More info on website: AMT – price € 4,00 (one way) Taxi: +39095330966 – More info on website: Radio Taxi Catania Metro: Metro operates in Catania with a good frequency. € 1,00 (90 min course) you can move in Catania. € 1,20 you can use Metro+Bus. More info on website: Ferrovia Circumetnea City Bus Transfer: € 1,00 (90 min course) Leggi tutto…

Mt. Etna

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013 for its “exception level of volcanic activity” as well as global scientific, culture and educational importance. As Sicily’s most beautiful natural attraction, this massive mountain is worlds away from the lazy beaches and historic architecture throughout the rest of the island but it’s also one of the top attraction in Sicily. It’s a lunar landscape of black sand, volcanic rocks, and oozing lava flows that is as stark as Leggi tutto…

Colors of Taormina

Etna & Taormina Tour

The Etna & Taormina Tour offers a blend of natural wonders and cultural history, featuring the dramatic landscapes of Mount Etna and the ancient charm of Taormina. Participants will explore volcanic craters, enjoy spectacular views, and experience Sicilian cuisine and history. Priced at €120 per person, this 7-hour tour includes a guide, transportation, and necessary equipment, ensuring a comprehensive and memorable Sicilian adventure.

Etna 3000 Tour

Our exclusive Etna tour at 3000 meters caters to adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, offering an unparalleled experience on both the south and north sides of the volcano, depending on the day the conditions and month. TOUR ITINERARY Our tour is carefully designed to showcase the best of Mount Etna’s dynamic landscape. At an impressive altitude of 3000 meters, you’ll find yourself on the cusp of the volcano’s most active craters. The tour alternates Leggi tutto…

View of Etna and Silvestri Craters

Etna & Alcantara Tour

TOUR ITINERARY The Etna & Alcantara Tour combines some of the most suggestive places of the volcano and in the same day, a full day, the famous Alcantara Gorges. We will admire its old, extinct craters at an altitude of 2000 meters and amazing views of the Ionian Coast, from Taormina to Catania. Learn about its birth, structure, eruptions and more.  Next, equipped with helmets and lights, we’ll venture inside a Lava Tube, revealing the hidden Leggi tutto…

Smoke rings of Mt. Etna

Etna Hiking 2500 Tour

TOUR ITINERARY During the day tour we will visit Mt. Etna from its southern side and we will take the cable car, Funivia dell’Etna, to reach 2500 meters and then start the tour hiking along the trail to the viewpoint. From here, you can admire the breathtaking landscape of the Valley of the Ox (Valle del Bove). In the further part of the trail, the terrain becomes tougher. During the trip, we will encounter view Leggi tutto…

Trails of Mt. Etna

Etna easy hike

This experience includes HIKING of 7 km OFF TOURISTS TRACKS! TOUR ITINERARY During the day tour we will visit Mt. Etna from its southern side. Start the tour hiking along the trail to the viewpoint. From there, you can admire the breathtaking landscape of the Valle del Bove, amazing Ionian Coast from Taormina to Catania. The most unique aspect is the great contrast of the landscape, lava fields and vegetation. Walking slowly we’ll stay in contact with nature Back Leggi tutto…

Wine bar on Mt. Etna

Etna Wine Tour

Etna Wine Tour combines two aspects of this part of Sicily: the charm of the volcanic land and its fruits expertly cultivated by local populations. No Mount Etna visit is complete without tasting the local wine that grows from the rich volcanic ash. TOUR ITINERARY This experience includes the Morning tour or Hiking, based on the choice of the participants. Thanks to my 4WD or SUV vehicle, we will drive to different spots with stunning Leggi tutto…

View of sunset from Mt.Etna

Etna Sunset

This tour is one of the most beautiful excursions, a very personal experience around “Idda“, the most popular and active volcano of Sicily. TOUR ITINERARY The Etna Sunset Tour features a step-by-step itinerary. Our exclusive Sunset Tour on Etna offers a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of the sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant hues, all while standing on the highest active volcano in Europe. This unforgettable adventure combines natural Leggi tutto…

Hints and tips for visiting Mount Etna

The suggested clothing is different according to the season. Keep in mind we will get up to 2000 mt a.s.l. and Mt.Etna is a MOUNTAIN can be 10-15 degrees (Celsius) colder than Catania. Weather can change quickly on the mountain and if it’s cloudy, or windy, it can feel quite chilly. We recommend, to wear different layers of clothes with fleece and a waterproof windbreaker, a beanie, a scarf and gloves. What type of shoes Leggi tutto…