During this private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else, to ensure the highest standards for our clients.
Your friendly private English speaking guide will explain you how Etna volcano created, history of eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private comfortable car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and old churches built of lava stone.
Our first stop will be in Zafferana Etnea, small charming village on Etna slope, famous with its honey. You will visit a local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain - honey, olive oil, olives, wines and liquors. Then continue to ascend Etna and see the Cyclops cave before reaching "Rifugio Sapienza" station at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire breathtaking panoramas, visit souvenir shops offering gifts of lava, refresh yourself in some bar or restaurant.
Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine guide to 3000mt.
Private tour only for your party
Local English speaking guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Round trip transportation by private car
Visit of local honey farm and tasting
Guided tour of Etna (Rifugo Sapienza)
Bottled water
Availability: daily all year
Pickup: at your accommodation/port
Start time: your preferable hour
Duration: 4-5 hours
Minimum number per booking: 2 people
Optional ascent to 3000mt with Alpine guide (65 Euro)
Tour with pickup/drop-off at your hotel/port in Taormina or Catania
Adult - 165€ / Child (till 15 y.o.) - 80€
Tour with pickup/drop-off at your hotel/port in Messina
Adult - 210€ / Child (till 15 y.o.) - 105€