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Min. age – 2 years old 

3 hours

Morning or Afternoon

​Experience Mount Etna in a unique way. Choose a full-day Etna tour departing from Syracuse or Catania and discover the volcano in all its facets: a comfortable journey by private van or car, the ascent by jeep up to 3,000 metres with a short guided hike and, to finish, a light lunch with tasting of Etna wines in a local winery.

This is a complete experience designed for those who want to discover Etna in an authentic way, without giving up the comfort of a private transfer and the pleasure of good food and wine.

Etna Experience: a day among craters, lava and vineyards

The Etna Experience tour combines nature, landscape and local flavours in a single itinerary. After your pick-up in Syracuse or Catania, you will head towards the Etna slopes along a route that gradually changes its appearance: from the sea to the countryside, then on to the lava flows and the woods that surround the volcano.

Once you reach the departure point of the 4×4 vehicles, your shared bus/jeep tour begins, taking you up to around 3,000 metres above sea level.

Here the air becomes thinner and the scenery opens up over the summit craters and a landscape of lava, ash and colours unlike anywhere else in Sicily.

The jeep tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes and includes a short guided hike on trails suitable for anyone in normal physical condition.

Your guide will lead the group to discover the craters, explaining Etna’s eruptive history, its most recent activity and the unique features of this extraordinary environment.

Etna van tour departing from Syracuse or Catania

Choosing to depart from Syracuse or Catania allows you to tailor the tour to your needs and to your travel itinerary in Sicily.

Departure from Syracuse: the tour becomes a real journey from the south-eastern coast towards Etna, crossing different landscapes and giving you the feeling of getting closer to the volcano step by step. It is the ideal option if you are staying in Syracuse and want to devote a full day to exploring Etna.

Departure from Catania: the city lives under the shadow of the volcano, which dominates the skyline in every season. Leaving from here means reaching the Etna slopes more quickly and having more time to focus on the experience at high altitude and the winery visit.

In both cases, the transfer by van or car is organised to guarantee comfort, set timings and the peace of mind of having dedicated assistance for the whole duration of the tour.

Etna jeep tour up to 3,000 metres and guided trekking

At the heart of the Etna Experience is the ascent by bus/jeep to the highest areas that can be safely reached, around 3,000 metres.

Once on board, you leave the vegetation behind and enter an almost lunar environment, made of dark rocks, extinct craters and vast lava fields.

During the approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes spent at high altitude, the guide leads the group on a short hike along selected trails, explaining how the volcano has evolved over time, the differences between the various lava flows and the many curiosities linked to this ever-changing landscape.

The pace is designed to allow everyone to enjoy the views and soak up the volcano’s atmosphere, with panoramic stops and time dedicated to taking photos.

This section of the tour is shared with other participants and follows strict safety procedures, offering an engaging yet accessible experience, even for those visiting the mountain for the first time.

Taste Etna wines with light lunch

After the high-altitude experience, your day on Etna continues in a local winery. The vineyards that surround the volcano grow on volcanic soils: a very distinctive terrain that gives Etna wines personality, freshness and a recognisable structure.

At the winery you will be able to:

· visit the production areas and, when possible, the vineyards themselves

· take part in a tasting of selected labels, including local reds, whites and rosés

· enjoy an included light lunch with typical local products paired with the wines in tasting

It is the most convivial moment of the day, perfect to relax after the time spent at high altitude, share impressions of the tour and discover how the volcano influences not only the landscape, but also the character of the wines.

Who this Etna tour is for

The Etna Experience tour by van or car from Syracuse or Catania is ideal for:

· travellers who want to visit Etna in one day without worrying about transport and logistics

· those looking for a complete excursion that combines jeep, easy trekking and a winery tasting

· couples, small groups of friends or families with older children used to walking

· anyone who loves to combine nature, landscape and food & wine in a single experience

The hike at high altitude is easy to moderate and does not require technical preparation, but we strongly recommend wearing closed shoes and clothing suitable for the lower temperatures you will find in the mountains, even in summer.

How to book your Etna Experience

Plan and book your tour departing from Syracuse or Catania to reach Etna. To confirm your spot, you will simply need to:

· choose your pick-up location (Syracuse or Catania)

· indicate the number of participants

· select your preferred dates and book in advance, especially in the summer months and at weekends, when demand is higher

You will then receive all the practical information: exact schedule, meeting point, what to wear and an update on weather conditions.

On the day of the tour you can rely on experienced staff, a comfortable transfer and a well-organised programme that lets you enjoy Etna without having to think about logistics.

Fill out form and discover Etna with our Etna Experience: a full day among craters, jeeps, scenic hikes and volcanic wines that reveals the most authentic side of the volcano and of eastern Sicily.