Etna trek and Alcantara Gorges in our Day Trips from Catania comparison.
Trade-off: Lunch extra; moderate fitness; minimum two per booking.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A small group day capped at eight per van with a guided trek of about three kilometres between Etna's side craters and recent flows, a lava cave with helmet and torch, and the Alcantara Gorges with entry included. Hiking shoes and sticks are provided; lunch is extra and moderate fitness is needed. 4.96 from 96 reviews at €90 per person.
This tour combines in a single day a guided trekking on Mount Etna up to about 2000 meters above sea level, a visit to a lava cave with helmet and torch provided, and access to the Alcantara Gorges.
During the excursion on Mount Etna you will follow an easy/moderate path of about 3 km between side craters and recent lava flows. The Certified Environmental Guide provides explanations on the volcano's geology, flora and eruptive activity.
At the Alcantara Gorges there is free time to walk inside the basalt canyon and along the river. Entrance ticket included.
The tour is operated in small groups (max 8 people) with transport by air-conditioned minivan and equipment included.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Guests residing in Taormina will be picked up at specific meeting points in the city center. Guests staying in Giardini Naxos, Castelmola and Letojanni will be picked up directly from the property indicated at the time of Reservation.
144 pickup points listed by the operator, 142 of them hotels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #7 of 35 | €90 | 8h | 4.96 (96) | shared, max 8 |
| Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared |
| Tour Etna and Wine Tasting | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared |
| Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared |
Ranked #7 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Etna Tours