--- title: Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 102 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, it, es] guidekin_pick: What is in a 4x4? rank_in_category: 29 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-jeep-offroad-tour-lava-flows-etna-wines-lunch-at-6-561-ft/ --- # Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft **Guidekin's take:** An off road jeep day walking the lava flows past hornitos and lava caves to the rim of the great fracture exposing the older flows, poles provided. Lunch in a refuge high on the volcano and an Etna DOC wine tasting are included, with pickups from Catania, Taormina, Syracuse or the cruise piers. 4.77 from 102 reviews at €119 per person. **What is in a 4x4?:** Choose the Etna meeting option: jeep, lava flows, refuge lunch and wine tasting, 5h, €119 per person; no pickup. 4.77, 102 reviews. Trade-off: No free cancellation; two to book; pickups are extra tiers. (last checked September 26, 2026) ## Overview Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 443 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 08:00 and 10:00 - Food included: ETNA DOC wine tasting in the vineyard - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €89: ages 3 to 9 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person for the EtnaJeep-Meeting point on Etna option; other options up to €199 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 102 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Alessandro Mertoli - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | EtnaJeep-Meeting point on Etna | €119 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian | JEEP tour 4x4 and Etna WINE: Tour in JEEP4x4 to discover the highest volcano in Europe between Lava Flows, Craters, Hot, Lava Caves and Vineyards Meeting point on etna: The best choice for those who have a rental car... | | ETNA JEEP4x4 TAORMINA pick-up | €149 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian | JEEP tour 4x4 and Etna WINE: Tour in JEEP4x4 to discover the highest volcano in Europe between Lava Flows, Craters, Hot, Lava Caves and Vineyards Volcanological experience: Adventurous and experiential tour on the... | | ETNA JEEP4x4 CATANIA pick-up | €149 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian | JEEP tour 4x4 and Etna WINE: Tour in JEEP4x4 to discover the highest volcano in Europe among Lava Flows, Craters, Hot, Caves and Vineyards on lava rock Volcanological experience: Adventurous and experiential tour on... | | ETNA JEEP CRUISE PIER CATANIA | €149 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian | JEEP tour 4x4 and Etna WINE: Tour in JEEP4x4 to discover the highest volcano in Europe between Lava Flows, Craters, Hot, Lava Caves and Vineyards ETNA JEEP TOUR Terminal Cruise: Tour adapted to the timing of Cruise... | | ETNA JEEP4x4 SYRACUSE-ORTIGIA | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian | JEEP tour 4x4 and Etna WINE: Tour in JEEP4x4 to discover the highest volcano in Europe between Lava Flows, Craters, Hot, Lava Caves and Vineyards Volcanological experience: Adventurous and experiential tour on the... | | ETNA JEEP Cruise Pier Messina | €199 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish, Italian | JEEP tour 4x4 and Etna WINE: Tour in JEEP4x4 to discover the highest volcano in Europe between Lava Flows, Craters, Hot, Lava Caves and Vineyards ETNA JEEP TOUR Terminal Cruise: Tour adapted to the timing of Cruise... | ## What's included - ETNA DOC wine tasting in the vineyard - Air-conditioned vehicle - Lunch in a refuge at 6,500 ft. with typical Sicilian products - pole trekking ## Itinerary 1. **Mount Etna** (1h; admission included) - On the slopes of Etna, the path reveals the volcano. The 2001 eruptive vent emerges, a lunar landscape of basalt rocks. The warm soil underfoot and the smell of sulfur indicate active fumaroles. In front of us, the mouth is a lateral explosion crater, walls with layers of... 2. **Mount Etna** (1h; admission included) - Cave of the Carcarazzi Craters It is a vertically developing cavity located within the eruptive apparatus of the 1766 eruption of the Calcarazzi mountains, and like all cavities of this type, the walls are extremely unstable as they are made up of welded slag. In the eruptive... 3. **Valle Del Bove** (1h; admission included) - The excursion reveals the volcano in its grandeur. Once we reach the view over the Valle del Bove, the ancient caldera welcomes us like a geological amphitheatre. Layered walls of lava, pyroclasts and ash narrate the volcano's tumultuous history over the centuries. The... 4. **Zafferana Etnea** (1h) - Visit to the vineyards and cellars where Etna doc wine is produced, with tasting of white, rosé and red wines of Etna 5. **Lunch with typical Sicilian products in a mountain hut** (1h; admission included) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:15, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Meeting point in the Sicilia coffee break parking lot - use the Acireale exit of the highway Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ4V3fOij_ExMR2Xid-yPUIsQ Pickup points listed by the operator: 443 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages. Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 35** | €119 | 5h | 4.77 (102) | shared | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | Ranked #29 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. 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