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Private excursion on the volcano Etna

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 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 23 (0) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Overview

There are many possibilities and ways to get to know our "mother" Etna, but doing it with a private tour with a local certified guide is certainly different! These are purely private tours, aimed at differentiating themselves from the usual group tours in which, more often than not, you do not have the opportunity to get to know the site and the local community in depth

What's Included

  • Tasting typical products such as pistachio, wines and olive oil
  • Certified guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza
95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy

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End point

95030 Ragalna
Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy

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Mount Etna

From the South station of Etna at around 1900m, a private excursion on foot will start with a qualified guide to discover the 2001 lavas and the 1971 and 1892 eruptive vents. In addition to the spectacular lunar landscape, you will have the opportunity to learn about in-depth way of the highest active volcano in Europe, thanks to the explanations of a certified guide, admire the lateral craters and the characteristic endemic vegetation of the volcano up close! In addition to trekking there will be the opportunity to visit a lava flow cave, with torches and helmets, to discover one of the most unusual and fascinating events of the volcano
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Ragalna

Our tour will end in Ragalna, one of the characteristic Etna villages, a town of olive oil and wine, discovering the wines and typical products of Etna! in fact, through a guided tasting, travelers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves, with all 5 senses, in the experience of discovering the products resulting from the fertility of the volcanic soil: wines, pistachios, olive oil, honey and much more !
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private excursion on the volcano Etna?

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-5491566P1

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What's Included

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  • Tasting typical products such as pistachio, wines and olive oil
  • Certified guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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