Etna Sunset Tour (starting from Catania)
Overview
An afternoon spent ascending the volcano, visiting unique sites, and tasting local specialties while exploring places of natural beauty. From a height of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) you can admire the last lights of the day and the unique colors of these sights.
winter departure time h: 12:00 (from November to April)
What's Included
- Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driverHelmets and torches for exploring the lava cave
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Helmets and torches for the cave visit
- Departure in winter h 12:00 (from November to April)
- Dinner Snacks and Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
pickups from Taormina are only available for groups of at least 4 people, however, the service has an extra charge.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Piazza Stesicoro (pass by)
Lungomare di Ognina (pass by)
Colata Lavica 1992
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oro d'Etna
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Valle Del Bove
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Etna
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-146689P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driverHelmets and torches for exploring the lava cave.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Helmets and torches for the cave visit.
- departure in winter h 12:00 (from November to April).
- Dinner. Snacks and Drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Etna Sunset Tour (starting from Catania) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna Sunset Tour (starting from Catania) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driverHelmets and torches for exploring the lava cave
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Helmets and torches for the cave visit
- Departure in winter h 12:00 (from November to April)
- DinnerSnacks and Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
