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Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)

177 Reviews 4.97 out of 5 stars Based on 177 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Sicily, Italy
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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

A morning spent walking amongst extinct craters , lava trails and breath-taking sites from the mountain. Your guide will add to the experience by explaining the history, science, traditions of the sites and of the local (culinary) taste!
(starting from Catania)

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmets and flash lights for the Cave
  • Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driverCertified naturalistic guides (ita, eng, fra, spa)
  • Lunch Lunch and Drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

pickups from Taormina are only available for groups of at least 4 people, however, the service has an extra charge.

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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)

we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania
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Lungomare di Ognina (pass by)

the Tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)
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Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) at sunset around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Mount Etna

exploration of a spectacular lava Tube (cave), which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Valle del Bove

break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Colata Lavica 1992

visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oro d'Etna

stop to a local farm for a free taste of the typical products of the Etna area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catania (pass by)

Return to starting point
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-146689P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Helmets and flash lights for the Cave
  • Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driverCertified naturalistic guides (ita, eng, fra, spa)
  • LunchLunch and Drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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