Etna Morning Tour is the best ETNA tour to visit the volcano in a short time but in a complete way and discover its fascinating natural landscapes. This Etna excursion departing from Catania and surrounding areas, you will have the opportunity to visit the highest and most active volcano in Europe. From the meeting place, defined at the time of booking the tour, you will leave with our vehicles (or with your own car) for a unique experience. Together with our naturalist guides you will begin to know one of the symbols of this wonderful land. You will be able to admire a varied landscapes and, thanks to the comprehensive explanations of our guides, who are always up to date and available to answer your questions and satisfy your curiosity, you will learn about the biodiversity of the environment that distinguishes these unique places.
The tour will head to the nearby Silvestri Craters where you can enjoy the wonderful view of lunar landscapes characterized by black dunes and expanses of solidified lava. The guide will provide you with scientific explanations of the volcanological phenomena that generated this authentic wonder of nature.
Continuing, you will visit the volcanic caldera of the Valle del Bove, this great arid and desert depression, almost completely lacking of vegetation but with a truly unique charm.
The Etna tour continues with the exploration of a spectacular lava cave. The guides will accompany you and you will be provided with the necessary equipment (helmet and torches) to be able to visit the volcanic cave in total safety.
Along the way you will be able to observe several lava flows including the one generated by the terrible eruption of 1991-93, the longest in the recent history of Etna.
Going down towards the valley, the tour will stop in the village of Zafferana Etnea. Here you will be accompanied to a certified farm welcoming you with a tasting of typical products: delicious honeys and fine wines produced with grapes grown in the vineyards of the Etna area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Etna Morning Tour 2000 mt. lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $115 per person for this Catania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include La Collegiata, Hotel Agathae.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Beautiful experience and great guide who took us first in a lava flow cave and it was really nice... then trekking on all etna, with detailed explanations and ready to answer anything we asked... everything super and of course a super to our escort Giulia... thanks it was a top day
Competent and empathetic, he makes you discover a territory that he loves and knows deeply, both in terms of the purely scientific part and for aspects of popular tradition
I would like to point out here the preparation and professionalism of Aristide Tomasino, with whom we made a more than pleasant excursion on the Silvestri craters of Etna: he explained in detail the different types of volcano and how over time we determine what we see today. An exciting history of geology in which he managed to engage the attention and curiosity of all participants. Aristide is a cultured man and has not failed to make interesting historical quotations, also seasoned with the innate sympathy of the Sicilian leprechaun that he is. I highly recommend it to those who want to plan a guided tour of Mount Etna but also the Aeolian Islands.
beautiful day at Etna , perfect organization and guide very well, we are ready to do it again , it was really great
Alberto excellent guide has illustrated 360 degrees and in many respects Etna .We visited 2000 meters craters Silvestri, tunnel scroll the friend and the Valley of the Bove. Tour suitable for everyone. The departure at 8am allowed us to visit the most beautiful places on our own despite the period. Maximum availability, many anecdotes and tips for the continuation of our journey. Particularly significant was the meeting with Mr. Sebastiano of the farm that before the tasting spoke with so much passion about his work as a beekeeper and presented his bees.
Our guide Florinda was magnificent: very prepared, nice, kind and welcoming. Despite for us it was the first time on a volcano, it made us feel welcomed and safe and gave us a wonderful spring morning to discover a unique place in the world. The departure time of the tour is perfect both to avoid too much heat and too many tourists. Excellent organization. Thanks Excursion Etna!!
The guide Florinda was really prepared and welcoming, but we didn't like the organisation. We were 7 and despite the fact that we told the owner, Aristide, that we wanted to be together, we discovered the very morning that they splitted us in two groups without asking. Of course we wanted to be together and tried to find a solution, but he replied rudely "this is the only solution, either we go or you stay here" without proposing any kind of refund. Eventually we asked if we could join the trip with our car and managed to take the trip together. We believe he wasn't neither honest nor helpful at all Also, we expected to walk a bit more
Gentile Dario, al momento del suo arrivo le è stato fatto presente che: vi era stato un problema tecnico con un mezzo da lavoro, non è stato nessuno scortese, vi erano altri clienti che attendevano, sarebbe stato corretto procedere al tour senza far aspettare gli altri clienti. Ottima la sua intuizione di seguire in auto la guida per rimanere tutti insieme. Non potendo noi decidere per voi ad utilizzare un vostro mezzo o convincere qualcuno a utilizzare il vostro mezzo, non ci era dato sapere. L'escursione l'avreste effettuata in ogni caso, le guida era presente il servizio sarebbe stato effettuato. Una vostra esigenza di rimanere insieme valuta questo tour andato bene, in maniera del tutto negativa, cosa non veritiera. Sul camminare è ben descritto nel link il tipo di camminata, o di trekking, la ringraziamo per il commento che ha effettuato, grazie a presto
Very informative and fun trip to Etna. Only slight issue was the size of the vehicle transporting us. A bit of a tight squeeze!
We are a family of 6 with a 7 year old and 1 disable person. We did a private version of the morning tour. Our guides were Aristides and Daniela. They were both knowledgeable and shared many fun facts about Etna. We really felt their love towards Mt Etna! They were also very patient with our situation. My family enjoyed the tour a lot!
Dear Ting, Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review about your experience with us! It was an absolute pleasure to guide your family during the private morning tour and to share the wonders of Mount Etna with you. Aristide and Daniela are deeply passionate about the Etna region, and it brings them great joy to see that their enthusiasm and knowledge resonated with you. We are especially pleased to hear that their patience and care made your tour enjoyable and accommodating for your family’s needs, including your youngest traveler and the disabled member of your group. Mount Etna holds countless fascinating stories, and knowing that your family enjoyed both the journey and the insights makes our efforts worthwhile. We hope the memories of this unique adventure will stay with you for years to come. Whenever you decide to return to Sicily for more exploration, we would be thrilled to guide you again and introduce you to even more treasures of our beloved volcano and beyond. Warm regards, Aristide Tomasino Excursions Etna Catania
An amazing half day tour. Our guide Florinda was alot of fun and very knowledgeable about Mt Etna herself as well as the surrounding areas. She made the excursion very informative but also lots of fun. Seeing the craters, the lava cave and trip to local farm were all worthwhile. Highly recommend using a guide if you plan on seeing Mt.Etna.
Dear Hiker, Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your half-day tour of Mount Etna and that Florinda made your excursion both informative and fun. Her knowledge of the volcano and the surrounding areas, paired with her engaging personality, truly makes her a standout guide. Exploring the craters and the lava cave is always a highlight, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the volcanic activity that has shaped this extraordinary landscape. The visit to the local farm, with its authentic tastes and traditions, adds a wonderful cultural touch to the adventure. Your recommendation to use a guide is greatly appreciated—it makes a world of difference to have someone who can bring the history, geology, and spirit of Mount Etna to life. We’re glad we could provide such a memorable experience for you. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure, perhaps a sunrise tour or a trek along the beautiful Valle del Bove for even more breathtaking views! Warm regards, Aristide Tomasino Excursions Etna Catania
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Morning Tour 2000 mt. | 4–6 hours | 4.8 (115) | $115 | |
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