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Tickets for Mount Etna: Excursion from Catania

Stand at the peak of the highest active volcano in Europe

Provider:
Etna Est
Registered address: Via Novaluce 70, 95030, Catania, IT
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Duration: 5h 30mins
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Half-day guided tour from Catania to Mount Etna
Transport
Professional guide providing detailed information on the volcano and its flora and fauna in 4 languages
Hike up the Etna and to the inner parts of the crater
Visit inside a lava cave
Cave kit (helmet and torch)
Insurance

What's not included

Cable car ride
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Important information

* You can't bring luggage on this tour * No baby car seats are provided, bring your own for your child if applicable * You will be picked up between 8 and 9 AM * The tour ends between 2 and 3 PM

Where you'll go

Starting point

Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, 6, 95131, Catania

Landmarks you'll see

  • Mount Etna
  • Get the complete geological history of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe
  • Explore inside old craters, a lava cave, and walk amidst otherworldly picturesque scenery
  • Amazing photo opportunities at the ancient Valle del Bove, where civilization feels a planet away

Accompanied by an environmental expert and hiking guide, you will experience an exciting excursion to the highest active volcano in Europe.

The guide will explain the history of this volcano and take you to discover some of the most spectacular places on Etna.

The trek will start with a panoramic view and a visit to the ancient "Valle del Bove," followed by a trip inside an ancient lava cave.

At an altitude of 2000 m, you will explore ancient and recent lateral craters. The beautiful lunar landscape of Etna will surround you on the way back to the starting point, towards Catania from the southern side of Etna.

Insider tip

  • Show your smartphone ticket to your guide outside the Bar Nafè in Catania
  • Please make sure to go directly to the meeting point at Bar Nafè and not to the Etna East office
  • Make sure to be on time, latecomers won't be waited for
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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3 reviews
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Krista,  Estonia Estonia
28 Mar 2024
Excellent
A fine excursion with an experienced guide. Got enough breaks, even a small treat! Overall experience very good, because we wouldn't visit Etna on our own.
Mount Etna: Excursion from Catania (08:45)
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Anonymous
17 Apr 2024
Good
It was good and as promised. The guide was good enough and gave some basic information. Could be better but anyway.
Mount Etna: Excursion from Catania (08:45)
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Anonymous
03 Dec 2023
Excellent
The tour guide we hv is very knowledgeable. He explained alot. We hv a wonderful trip. He is also very helpful throughout.
Mount Etna: Excursion from Catania (08:45)

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