Etna Sunset Tour: Explore Europe's Highest Active Volcano in the Spectacular Light of Sunset
4.8
101 Ratings
Nicolosi
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Europe's highest active volcano, Mount Etna, on a sunset tour. Explore ancient craters, lava flows, and lunar landscapes while enjoying a free tasting of local products. Let our knowledgeable guide unravel the mysteries of this fascinating volcanic wonder.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna - Our Naturalist Guides will accompany you during the tour and will illustrate in a clear and simple way the volcanological phenomena that gave rise to these very particular places.
    You will discover natural scenery of extraordinary beauty, including the lunar landscapes around the Silvestri Craters and the semi-desert area of the volcanic caldera
    Valle del Bove - During your visit to Etna you will come across a unique view and you can admire the immense expanse of the Valley of the Ox , an ancient volcanic caldera formed 10,000 years ago.
  • Colata Lavica 1992 - Along the way you will be able to observe the lava flows dating back to different ages, real evidence of the intense volcanic activity of Etna that has gone through centuries of history such as volcanic bombs, craters and various lateral craters.
    With a walk between craters of old formation and those of more recent formation, you will cross the area affected by the lava flow generated by the 1991/93 eruption and you will reach the Sapienza Refuge at an altitude of 2000 meters.
  • Oro d’Etna - The first stop of the Etna tour is scheduled in the municipality of Zafferana Etnea. You will stop at a certified farm and you will be offered a tasting of typical products.
  • Mount Etna - The Etna tour continues with the exploration of a spectacular lava cave. The guides will accompany you and you will be provided with the necessary equipment (helmet and torches) to be able to visit the volcanic cave in total safety.
What's Included
  • Use of helmet, torches, head caps
  • Experienced driver/guide included
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off in Catania
  • Guided by a professional naturalist
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the stunning sunset atop the tallest active volcano in Europe, enjoy complimentary samples of Etna’s local products. Explore enduring craters and historical lava flows and journey through otherworldly landscapes and verdant woodlands, view homes enveloped by lava, venture into volcanic caves. On this spring/summer expedition, our knowledgeable naturalist guide will engage you with intriguing tales of volcanic events.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sheldondorasamy
Apr 8, 2024
Fun and informative tour of a natural wonder! - The tour was fun, informative and very professionally organised. We had a really knowledgeable and engaging tour guide- Simone. We saw the Vallei del Bove, explored a lava cave, and hiked up the Silvestri craters. Also had time to stop off for a brief wine tasting! I would be happy to recommend this tour to anyone keen on discovering Etna. Grazie Simone!
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Veronikaj431
Mar 11, 2024
The best tour ever! - We took this tour as a family of 4 and we enjoyed it very much! The stops are well planned, we saw a bit of the Etna, the lava caves as well as parts of the towns nearby. Our guide Zelia was the best and we learned a lot about the people and the nature of the Etna. We did not exacly experience the sunset part of the tour, because it was a very foggy day, but we still got to see some very nice views. Highly recomend this tour!
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Vittoria
Mar 2, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - Unique, unforgettable experience, made perfect by the expertise of the guide Aristide. Excursion made with my husband and my 10 year old son who was enraptured by Aristide's explanations. Well done, well done, well done! People who do their job with an overwhelming passion! 10 and praise
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Valeriog523
Sep 13, 2023
Meeting with Etna and its landscapes - A few days ago we took part in a half-day excursion suitable for families with children: led by Aristide, we set off to discover the volcano and its landscapes in the early afternoon. He explained to us the history of the volcano and its eruptions with professionalism and competence, but always trying to interact, especially with my children. He alternated explanations with stories about past eruptions and the local population which made the time very pleasant. We started with a tasting of local products and then continued to the top of the forest craters, but not before having explored an underground cave!! Overall, a great experience in pleasant company. Sara and Valerio
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Caterinaf787
Sep 12, 2023
Pleasant sunset hike - The guide was very knowledgeable and above all passionate. The short excursion into one of the tunnels created by the lava was very interesting and the walk on the craters was beautiful!!
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B9732nzalessiam
Sep 4, 2023
Excellent - An experience not to be missed, immersed in the nature and culture of this wonderful area that envelops you entirely. A walk, a little more tiring in some places but absolutely doable, which goes from a green landscape to an almost completely black one, and with a final view that takes your breath away. Our guide was very kind and helpful, highly knowledgeable and above all very engaging. He slowly immersed us in the history behind the volcano and involved us even more, trying to make us understand the various paths and processes that the lava follows. It is possible to ask him for any information regarding the tour and the surrounding area. An experience that we highly recommend and especially if accompanied by our, now friend, Aristide will not disappoint you!
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Sofiaal9135fi
Sep 3, 2023
Very nice experience - An absolutely must-do experience to fully experience Sicily. Extremely competent guide who knows how to engage participants.
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788liciap
Sep 3, 2023
Come in to discover - The experience of discovering Etna at sunset was very pleasant, with breathtaking views and in the company of a very knowledgeable guide on every topic, Aristide! The highlight of the tour was the visit to a lava cave and not least the food and wine stop in Zafferana. Advised!
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Tatalina
Sep 2, 2023
Super Etna - A wonderful landscape surrounded by friends and highly trained and friendly guides. I'm already thinking about the next tour with them 😊 super recommended ... just the bitterness of not having participated in the last eruption which occurred an hour after we went down 😜
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A00000000000
Sep 2, 2023
Etna - Nice place and the guide who followed us was prepared. Congratulations to the young boy who was very good in the explanations given to us.
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