Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide
Description
Trek past volcanic craters, ancient lava flows that give the volcano a lunar landscape, the breathtaking beauty of Etna's landscapes under the soft glow of the morning sun. I will lead you through ancient forests, past extinct craters, and across the moon-like lava fields that testify to Etna's dynamic nature. We will visit a volcanic cave, a lava tube and I will share the rich geological history of Mount Etna with the breathtaking views. We'll cap off the morning's adventure with a visit to a traditional Sicilian farm, where you can indulge in a tasting of local products and wines. It's the perfect way to relax and reflect on the morning's experiences while enjoying the flavors of Sicily. I do my tours with all my passion and my experience is flexible, can be tailored to suit your needs, including the extras but I need to plan it. Write me in advance. “This experience is available as a shared tour. A private option can be arranged upon request"
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Itinerary
Trek past volcanic craters, ancient lava flows that give the volcano a lunar landscape, the breathtaking beauty of Etna's landscapes under the soft glow of the morning sun. I will lead you through ancient forests, past extinct craters, and across the moon-like lava fields that testify to Etna's dynamic nature. We'll walk and explore the area at 2000 meters, and old lateral craters. We will visit a volcanic cave, a lava tube and I will share the rich geological history of Mount Etna with the breathtaking views. We'll cap off the morning's adventure with a visit to a traditional Sicilian farm, where you can indulge in a tasting of local products and wines. It's the perfect way to relax and reflect on the morning's experiences while enjoying the flavors of Sicily. Since the 2nd of October 25 , you need a ticket to visit the small Silvestri Crater. We'll visit others for free, but if you wanna go to the small one, there is an entry ticket of 5 euro per person.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-- Pick up from the meeting points in CATANIA is FREE other destinations EXTRA -- - Pick up from TAORMINA or MESSINA or SIRACUSA is an Extra Service - Additional charges apply for pickups from alternative locations.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(208)
Sometimes the universe gives you gifts, and finding Saro as our guide on Etna was absolutely one of them. My wife and I had an incredible day exploring the volcano with someone who clearly loves Sicily, Etna, and sharing its stories with others. Saro strikes that rare balance of being highly professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend the day with. His passion for Etna is contagious, and his warmth, humor, and larger-than-life personality made the experience feel personal and unforgettable. From the moment we met, we felt welcomed, engaged, and completely at ease. He brought the landscape to life through stories, history, geology, and local culture in a way that never felt like a lecture—just a fascinating conversation with a friend who happens to know everything about Etna. This combination of expertise, authenticity, and enthusiasm is reflected in everything he shares with you. We left with amazing memories, beautiful photos, and a much deeper appreciation for Sicily. If you're visiting Etna, do yourself a favor and seek out Saro as your guide. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Billed as half day tour but in fact 7 full hours of truly memorable experience. Saro was caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He made every moment magical and brought to vibrant life Sicily’s true mother- Etna. The climb, the cave, the farm stop - perfect!
Great walking on old craters. Not for those who are not sure footed. Larva tube was creepy! Not good if you are claustrophobic.
Saro was the excellent and very informative! Spent a lot of time explaining everything! We had a great time!
Saro is the best tour guide we have ever had! He was wonderful in communicating prior to the trip and very accommodating with picking us up. His knowledge and passion of Mount Etna is second to none. The hike and lava tunnel was amazing and the surprise stop at the beautiful winery was a perfect way to end our day. Saro even made the extra effort to drop us off at the cruise terminal.. Five stars is not enough for the experience Saro gave our family!
What a great experience! Saro was the perfect guide; hugely enthusiastic, knowledgeable, thoughtful, very safety conscious and generous with his time. He has such a passion for Etna and the area. The fact that our group contained returning customers who brought their children to experience what they'd experienced several years earlier says everything. The lava tube visit was amazing. Other trips probably go higher and walk further, but do not underestimate what a superb, rounded experience this is of everything that Etna is. Fantastic value for money.
I had researched tours rather extensively in anticipation of seeing Mt. Etna, and I found Saro Trovato’s reviews stood out from all the others. The reviews were most definitely correct—he is indeed an exceptional guide, passionately in love with Mt. Etna, and so excited to share, not only her beauty and ecology, but her significance to the health and welfare of Sicily and its people. The farm stop we made at a winery on the way home was the icing on the cake. Saro was thoughtful, inclusive, compassionate and careful with each guest, and created an atmosphere for fantastic group dynamics. In fact, one of the young men in our group asked the tour group to go for dinner (30-65 years old). We all simply didn’t want the day to end, it was so very special. My husband and I were celebrating our 40th Anniversary. This day could not have been nicer.
We had an unforgettable day with Saro on Mount Etna! Friendly, super informative, and genuinely passionate about the area. He made the hike relaxed and fun, tailoring the route to Etna’s mood and making sure we saw the best spots possible. Because he’s so open and welcoming, he took us to his friend’s farm where we tasted delicious local products, was lovely, authentic. If you want a guide who’s personable, knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile to make your day special, choose Saro! You’ll get the best out of Etna no matter its mood! Ciao me frati 🙌🏽
Best guide and one of the best excursions I have ever done. Mostly because our guide was so good Extremely knowlegable and friendly.
Our Mount Etna tour was absolutely amazing… Saro was probably the best guide we’ve ever had on any excursion!
