5-Hour Mount Etna Tour from Catania with Lava Tube and Tastings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire Mount Etna's old, extinct craters at an altitude of 2000 metres
• 02 Take in amazing views of the Ionian Coast from Taormina to Catania
• 03 Look inside a lava tube and see ancient and recent solidified lava flows
• 04 Taste local honey, flavoured olive oil, local wine and other Sicilian delicacies
• 05 Learn fascinating facts about Mount Etna, volcanic phenomena, and the area's history

Discover Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, through nature, flavours, ancient craters, lava flows, lunar landscapes, lush forests and breathtaking views. This half-day experience explores Etna's southern side, with extinct craters at 2000 metres, a lava tube, and sweeping panoramas over the Ionian Coast from Taormina to Catania. Along the way, enjoy tastings of local honey, flavoured olive oil, local wine and other Sicilian delicacies while learning about volcanic phenomena, local history and stories tied to this remarkable territory.

Take a look inside the lava tube.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina

Languages English, Italian, Polish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mount Etna, Lava Tube and Ionian Coast Views

• Visit Etna from its southern side.
• Admire its old, extinct craters at an altitude of 2000 metres and amazing views of the Ionian Coast, from Taormina to Catania.
• Take a look inside the lava tube. We will encounter many ancient and recent flows of solidified lava along the way.
• Taste local honey, flavoured olive oil, local wine and other Sicilian delicacies.
• Get to know a lot of interesting facts about Mount Etna and volcanic phenomena, as well as history and anecdotes referring to the territory dominated by the highest active volcano in Europe.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off from Catania
• Professional tour guide service
• Equipment necessary to visit a lava tube (helmets and torches)
• Local products tasting

What's Not Included

• Pick-up from outside Catania

What to bring

• Sport shoes
• Wind jacket
• Water

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Catania, Province of Catania, Italy

Tour start

Catania, Province of Catania, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.