Etna excursions from Catania

Dream Island offers several excursions to Mount Etna from Catania, allowing you to visit the Etna North and Etna South slopes.

We introduce you to our Etna excursions departing from Catania!

Etna excursions from Catania

Excursions to Mount Etna offer an extraordinary experience, allowing visitors to explore one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

We offer a variety of experiences, allowing visitors to explore this fascinating volcano from different perspectives and enjoy its natural beauty, geological history, and food and wine delights of the region.

Our tours depart from Catania and Taormina, with durations varying between 5 and 8 hours to suit the different needs of visitors. Each tour is designed for small groups of up to 8 people, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience. All tours are accompanied by a qualified guide who will lead you through safe and interesting routes. We also offer the convenience of paying on the day of the tour, making your experience stress-free.
We have three itineraries for our mountain hikes, each with a different degree of difficulty to meet the preferences of every type of hiker:

  1. Sartorius Mountains Craters Tour (easy): Our best-selling tour, ideal for those who want a relaxing hike among breathtaking scenery and fascinating volcanic craters. Perfect for everyone, even those approaching trekking for the first time.
  2. Tour to the 2002 eruption and eruptive fracture (medium-easy): This tour is designed for those seeking a more challenging adventure. You will explore the craters of the 2002 eruption and walk along the eruptive fracture, a unique experience that will take you to the heart of Etna’s recent geologic history.
  3. Tour to the Serracozzo Cave and Overlook of the Bove Valley (for experienced hikers): This tour is designed for experienced trekkers looking for an intense hike. You will discover the Serracozzo Cave and enjoy a spectacular overlook of the Bove Valley (Valle del Bove), with extraordinary views of the ancient lava flows.
Discover the magic of Etna with our tours, designed to add unforgettable moments to your vacation in Sicily.

Etna and Alcantara Gorges from Catania

Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion Join Dream Island for the combined excursion to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges, a must-do tour of adventure and natural beauty that will take you from the south side of Catania to the north side of the volcano, passing through the Ragabo Pine Forest and a series of spectacular craters.

You will see lava deserts, the famous 2002 eruption, and the Alcantara River with its extraordinary canyon, the Alcantara Gorges. On this Etna Alcantara tour you will visit the striking Etna Grotta dei Ladroni (Cave of Thieves), a lava flow tunnel, and walk trails among ancient lava flows.

After lunch, you will explore the Alcantara Gorges, a botanical and geological park near Taormina and Giardini Naxos. The tour is suitable for everyone, including families with children, and accepts up to eight people per group. The cost includes guide, transportation, entrance to the Alcantara Gorges River Park and lunch.

We recommend bringing a bathing suit for the afternoon swim in the Alcantara River. Reservation also available via WhatsApp.

Etna Wine Tour: Explore Etna and its unique wines

Biancopiglio Wine Etna Bianco DOC The region around Mount Etna is famous for its natural beauty and extraordinary wines, especially the red wine produced from grapes grown on the volcanic slopes.
This unique combination of hiking on Mount Etna and wine tasting is an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature and food and wine.

A unique experience between nature and the flavors of Etna

After an exciting hike on Etna’s trails, visitors can discover the secrets of Etna wines by participating in a wine tasting at some of the area’s best wineries, among the most important in Sicily. Grapes grown on volcanic soils give the wine a complex character, with fruity and mineral notes that reflect the unique terroir.

Departure from Catania

Our Etna Wine Tour conveniently departs from Catania with pick-up directly from your hotel or an agreed upon location. On board a minivan, you will drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the area until you reach the slopes of the volcano.

Tips: Book in advance to guarantee your preferred date!
Free cancellation: Free changes or cancellations for your convenience.
Includes lunch and Etna wine tasting: A complete experience combining adventure and unique flavors.

Mount Etna Helicopter tour

tour-helicopter-etnaExperience an exclusive adventure with a flight over Mount Etna that will take you to discover Europe’s most fascinating active volcano. This excursion to Mount Etna from above offers breathtaking views of the summit craters, the Bove Valley, and the most recent lava flows, providing a unique spectacle of nature and volcanic power.
Your experience begins conveniently with a private transfer from Catania or Taormina, directly from your hotel, guaranteeing personalized, worry-free service. Our scenic flights to Mount Etna are designed to offer you a unique and unforgettable perspective, with an expert guide who will reveal the volcano’s secrets to you during the tour.
Book now and turn your visit into a trip to remember forever!

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