A full day with Etna's old craters and a lava cave, then the Alcantara valley, walking beside the river to the basalt gorges. Return shuttle, a tasting, the cave kit and trekking shoes on request are included; the Etna cable car and the lift to the gorges are paid extras and bookings need two people. 4.78 from 100 reviews at €94 per person.
This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.
This tour runs Tue, Fri, departing at 08:30. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Catania city and Aci Castello
77 pickup points listed by the operator, 75 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 · #28 of 35 | €94 | 9h | 4.78 (100) | shared |
| 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 #28 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