Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch
Description
Explore Mount Etna on tour from Catania! You will be introduced to the landscapes and geology of the Volcano from our naturalistic and passionate guide. Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a rustic lunch made with local products (starter and first course) together with a good glass of Sicilian red wine. It is possible to arrange, upon request, a suitable dish to vegetarians and coeliacs. Then we will move to the amazing Alcantara River Gorges to discover more of Sicily's natural beauty. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mt Etna (Northern-East side) at 2000 meters. You will trek on the Northern-East Side of Mt Etna, passing by Crateri Sartorius. You will explore a cave of volcanic origins, with helmets and torches provided by us.
Lunch with wine tasting in an charming and traditional winery
Enjoy one of the most beautiful Sicilian's attractions: Alcantara Gorges
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure from Piazza Federico di Svevia 32 in Catania. (We guarantee also a pick up at an agreed meeting point upon booking).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- English and Italian guide are always available, French and Spanish are subject to availability. Upon booking, we will confirm you if the language required is available.
- Trekking shoes are mandatory. We can provide trekking shoes and jackets for free if requested at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian, vegan, celiac option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(163)
Superb experience, the meal and the wine from the winery are delicious. Very well organized with an excellent guide (Thanks Matteo!)
Was a very nice tour, surprisingly delivered more than expected. Marco the guide, was very helpful, informative and nice during the whole tour, thank you,Marco . I have some knee challenges and it did not stopped me for joining all the stops. In Alcantara, we wish we could have had some swimsuits or beach sandals to enjoy it even more. But lovely the same. Thank you so much for the pick up option, worked great for us. The girl of the tour operator office was also very helpful when I stopped by and ask about pick up options. Thanks. I recommend the tour. We were really liked it. The lunch and wine tasting were also fine.. 😉
We had the most incredible experience on this excursion. It was an absolute highlight as the final day on our tour of Sicily. Our guide Giovanni was the best! He was exceptional with a wealth of knowledge, passion & kindness. The hike/walk is perfectly manageable and well worth the views at the top. The transport is fabulous and gets you safely and quickly to all 4 stops. The winery lunch was delicious and the perfect way to break up the walk and the gorge. Could not recommend this experience enough. Thank you!
Excellent experience. A bit more hiking than I realized, but completely with it! Andrea, our guide was fantastic!
Great tour. Our guide, Giovanni was exceptional. We learned a lot about volcanoes. Lunch at the winery was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
The excursion was amazing! The view during the walk on Mount Etna was beautiful, yet easy to access for all physical conditions. Our guide Mirko was kind and available for all our questions. It was really nice not to have to deal with anything and to be carried away all day. The breakfast included is a real plus, perfect to discover the flavors of the region. I recommend 100%.
This was a fun experience and we really appreciated the loan of shoes to climb with. Andrea was great. He explained a lot and went at a pace suitable for all participants. Would definitely recommend this adventure.
Great experience. Our guide was amazing
Communications with Etna Wine and Alcantara lunch were easy and helpful, so important when traveling abroad. Our guide, Giuseppe was smart, knowledgeable, easy going, and accommodating. In spite of some challenging weather, we had a wonderful time. Hiking in sleet and hail sounds daunting, but we were provided with hiking poles, hiking boots and warm wind jackets, which also kept us dry for the most part. Some gloves would have been welcomed, although we were able to handle the temperature ok. I'd have to say hiking was challenging in the wet and windy weather, but we made it to a memorable spot for a photo op and a quick walk-about in a volcanic tube. Lunch very tasty and plentiful, but we wouldn't have turned down a bit more variety in the wine. Mt. Etna is glorious and terrifying. We had a great time and we're so glad we took this tour.
We had a wonderful time with our guide Mirko – super friendly and very knowledgeable. The whole trip was well organized, the views were stunning, and the info he shared made it even better. Lunch and wine were delicious and plentiful. The timing at each stop was just right – no rush, no boredom. Highly recommended! Thank you very much for making our day such a great one Niko & Pati from Cracow
