Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges guided tour from Taormina
Do this because
- Explore mammoth Mount Etna
- Discover the distinctive Alcantara Gorges
- Enjoy a small-group experience with a certified guide at your disposal
- Enjoy spectacular views and learn about history and culture while out and about on an adventure
What to expect
Discover two of Sicily's most famous nature destinations by joining this experience of good food, nature, and the exploration of unique landscapes.
Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges are waiting for you! Your tour starts in Taormina, from where you´ll head to renowned Mareneve Road, 1500 meters above sea level. Discover the legends of the villages located at the foot of Mount Etna and the volcano itself as you listen to your guide. The first stop will be the famous lateral lava flow that destroyed the ski station at Piano Provenzana and burnt down part of Ragabo Pine Forest in 2002. After winding through pine, birch, and crater forests, you´ll reach the Grotta dei Ladroni. Explore this tunnel carved out of lava and learn about it from your guide. At the end of the excursion, it will be possible to have a lunch (not included) break in a Chalet, at an altitude of 1500m, with a choice of menu and payment to be made on site. Once lunch is over, continue to another splendid natural destination, made up of unique landscapes resembling a canyon: the Alcantara Gorges.
Along the way, you´ll get to visit some ancient Sicilian villages, such as Castiglione di Sicilia, renowned for its wine cultivation and Etna D.O.C.
Important to know
- Please bring a T-shirt, long pants, and socks
- The use of hiking poles, hiking shoes, helmet, and flashlight for entering the volcanic cave is included
- Please contact the local tour operator after booking using the contact details provided on your voucher to share your contact telephone number with them
- This tour runs with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 participants. Should the minimum required not be met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- In case of adverse weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- This tour is not suitable for those with low level of fitness
- Your guide is bilingual
- It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes in advance
- Please provide your accommodation details at checkout and the local tour operator will contact you before the scheduled date to confirm pick-up time and location
What’s included
Guided tour
Use of equipment
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pick up from accommodation in Taormina is included. Please specify your address on booking and the local tour operator will contact you before the scheduled date to confirm the pickup time and location.
Provider
Empeeria
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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