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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

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Taormina, Italy

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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • The kit for visiting the Cave
  • Trekking shoes (on request)
  • INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • Extra activities available on Etna, as quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
  • Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotels, B&B, Port, bus and train stations in Taormina

What To Expect

Etna Tribe

excursion made by Etna Tribe
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9 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rifugio Sapienza

stop for Break
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

visit of old Silvestri craters
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mount Etna

trekking through a natural path in mount etna
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Parco dell'Etna

trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Funivia dell'Etna

altitude option cablecar and jeep of road
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Grotta dei Tre Livelli

visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Oro d'Etna

sampling of typical products in a biological farm
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gola dell'Alcantara

visit of alcantara gorges
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia

visit of alcantara gurne
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-19933P4

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Average 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 83 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • The kit for visiting the Cave
  • Trekking shoes (on request)
  • INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Sampling
  • Shuttle bus (round trip)
  • Multilingual guide
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • Extra activities available on Etna, as quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
  • Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
  • Cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to Maximum altitudes allowed (to pay on the spot) Optional

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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