Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges guided tour from Taormina

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Taormina, Italy

from 5 reviews

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Free Cancellation

Language: English , Italian

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

Explore mammoth Mount Etna

Discover the distinctive Alcantara Gorges

Enjoy a small-group experience with a certified guide at your disposal

Enjoy spectacular views and learn about history and culture while out and about on an adventure

What to expect

Discover two of Sicily's most famous nature destinations by joining this experience of good food, nature, and the exploration of unique landscapes.Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges are waiting for you! Your tour starts in Taormina, from where you´ll head to renowned Mareneve Road, 1500 meters above sea level. Discover the legends of the villages located at the foot of Mount Etna and the volcano itself as you listen to your guide. The first stop will be the famous lateral lava flow that destroyed the ski station at Piano Provenzana and burnt down part of Ragabo Pine Forest in 2002. After winding through pine, birch, and crater forests, you´ll reach the Grotta dei Ladroni. Explore this tunnel carved out of lava and learn about it from your guide. At the end of the excursion, it will be possible to have a lunch (not included) break in a Chalet, at an altitude of 1500m, with a choice of menu and payment to be made on site. Once lunch is over, continue to another splendid natural destination, made up of unique landscapes resembling a canyon: the Alcantara Gorges.Along the way, you´ll get to visit some ancient Sicilian villages, such as Castiglione di Sicilia, renowned for its wine cultivation and Etna D.O.C.

What's included

Guided tour

Use of equipment

Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

What's not included

Food and drinks

What to remember

Accessibility:

This tour is not suitable for those with low level of fitness

Know in advance:

Trekking/tennis shoes and appropriate clothing for the season are suggested

Shoes or sandals are recommended for those who wish to enter the water at the Alcantara Gorges

The use of hiking poles, hiking shoes, helmet, and torch for entering the volcanic cave is included

Please contact the local tour operator after booking using the contact details provided on your voucher to share your contact telephone number with them

This tour runs with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 participants. Should the minimum required not be met, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund

In case of adverse weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund

Your guide is bilingual

It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes in advance

Please provide your accommodation details at checkout and the local tour operator will contact you before the scheduled date to confirm pick-up time and location

Provider

Empeeria

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Meeting point:

Pick up from accommodation in Taormina is included. Please specify your address on booking and the local tour operator will contact you before the scheduled date to confirm the pickup time and location.

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Charlotte

October 2025

From United States of America

Traveled as As a couple - 20 years old

Excellent

Anonymous

August 2025

From United States of America

Excellent

Thomas

August 2025

From Germany

Traveled as Alone - 44 years old

Excellent

Gut gefallen haben mir die zwei Guides, die waren echt lustig und haben sehr viel Spaß verbreitet und waren auch fachkundig. Vielleicht etwas zu teuer, aber okay.

Cindy

June 2025

From United States of America

Traveled as Alone - 33 years old

Poor

Ik had geboekt omdat mijn excursie was geannuleerd. Ik heb deze daarna geboekt en bij de bevestiging stond dat je geen beginners niveau in de fitness mocht hebben. Ook stond er geen voldoende informatie over wat de excursie eigenlijk inhoud. Dus ik annuleer deze nog geen 2 u later en ik ben mijn 100 € kwijt omdat er geen 48 u tussen de annulering zat. De boeking gebeurde ook geen 48 u op voorhand. De service van tui hierover liet ook te wensen over. Als je een excursie wil boeken doe het dan daa

Emma

August 2023

From United States of America

Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Excellent

The guide Julia was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and engaged with us all. Very enjoyable trip overall but did not have suitable footwear for paddling in the gorge. Definitely needs to be on the further information section to bring paddling shoes. To score better value for money for the trip it would be good to have lunch included, however €10 is fair for the pannini, cake and drink. Had a great time. The views were spectacular and Julia was fab. Cannot fault the service.

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