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Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch
Mount Etna: Jeep OffRoad Lava Flows, Wine Tasting & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (98)5hYou’ll ride off-road across Mount Etna’s wild lava fields by Jeep with a local guide, step into volcanic caves still warm from ancient eruptions, sip unique Etna DOC wines among black-sand vineyards, and share a Sicilian lunch high on the slopes—all while feeling just how alive this mountain really is.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −16%from€ 119View ›
Mount Etna Jeep Tour from Catania with Cave & Lunch
Mount Etna Jeep Tour from Catania with Cave & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (94)6hYou’ll ride up Mount Etna by jeep from Catania with your local guide, explore a real lava flow cave by torchlight, trek across volcanic slopes to the Silvestri craters, then share a simple Sicilian lunch with regional flavors before heading back down—expect small surprises and real moments all along the way.Free cancellationfrom€ 89View ›
Mount Etna: Small Group Summit Tour & Winery Lunch
Mount Etna: Small Group Summit Tour & Winery Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (90)8h–9hYou’ll climb Mount Etna’s north side with expert guides, ride a 4x4 up to 2950 meters, explore ancient volcanic caves with helmets provided, then unwind over Sicilian specialties and Etna DOC wines at a local winery. Expect moments of awe—and probably some laughter—on this small-group day trip from Catania.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 98View ›
Etna Summit & Alcantara Gorges Tour with Lunch & Pickup
Etna Summit & Alcantara Gorges Tour with Lunch & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (90)10hYou’ll ride up Mount Etna by cable car and off-road vehicle with a local guide from Taormina, hike near active craters at 2900m, and explore a volcanic cave before sharing a Sicilian lunch together. The day ends cooling off in Alcantara Gorges’ wild river pools—leaving you with gritty boots and real mountain memories.Free cancellationfrom€ 172View ›
Mount Etna & Alcantara Gorges: Day Trip with Lunch & Trek
Mount Etna & Alcantara Gorges: Day Trip with Lunch & Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (76)8hYou’ll walk across ancient lava on Mount Etna with a local guide, eat rustic Sicilian food in a mountain hut, explore a real lava cave with helmet and torch, then cool your feet in the icy waters of Alcantara Gorges—all with private transport and gear sorted for you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 105View ›
Mount Etna & Taormina Day Trip with Wine Lunch
Mount Etna & Taormina Day Trip with Wine Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (69)8h–10hYou’ll hike across ancient lava fields on Mount Etna with a local guide, explore a volcanic cave (helmet provided), then sit down for lunch with Sicilian street food and local wine. Afterward, stroll through Taormina’s lively old town at your own pace—maybe grab gelato or visit the Greek Theater—before heading back with new stories and dusty shoes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 98View ›
Mount Etna & Taormina from Catania: Volcano Hike & Honey Tasting
Mount Etna & Taormina from Catania: Volcano Hike & Honey Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (62)6h–8hYou start at Mount Etna's Silvestri Craters with an easy walk across volcanic terrain and views to the coast, then stop for authentic Etna honey tasting before heading to Taormina for the Greek Theatre, medieval streets, and Isola Bella. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the small-group format means no more than eight passengers in one van.Is it for me?Book this if you want Mount Etna and Taormina in one full day without arranging separate transport, timing the stops yourself, or navigating between towns — the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that, and the small-group van keeps the pace manageable.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 375View ›
Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini Naxos
Catania Airport Transfer to Taormina, Syracuse & Giardini Naxos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (57)50m–1h 10mA driver meets you at Catania airport arrivals with your name on a sign and takes you to Taormina, Syracuse, Giardini Naxos, or the city center in a modern air-conditioned car. The price is fixed before you book, bottled water and WiFi are included, and specialized child seats are available on request. Night service (9 p.m.–7 a.m.) costs an extra €20 paid to the driver.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to arrive or leave without arranging transport, waiting for a shuttle, or negotiating with a taxi driver—the fixed price and name-sign pickup mean the journey stops being a problem the moment you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 82View ›
Taormina: Mount Etna Private Tour & Wine Tasting Lunch
Taormina: Mount Etna Private Tour & Wine Tasting Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (42)8h–10hYou visit the southern craters and lava fields of Mount Etna, walk inside Monte Vetore, see the 1669 eruption sites and the buried church, taste local liqueurs, then spend the afternoon at Gambino Winery tasting Etna DOC wines with a traditional lunch. Private transport and all entry fees are included, and the day runs at your pace without a fixed group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Mount Etna beyond the view from a distance — the private format means you set the pace at each stop, and the winery lunch gives you time to taste how the volcano shapes the wines instead of rushing through a group schedule.Free cancellationfrom€ 250View ›
Catania to Taormina: Private Transfer & Airport Pickup
Catania to Taormina: Private Transfer & Airport Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (32)45mYou get picked up at Catania airport by an English-speaking driver holding a sign with your name, help with luggage, and a one-way private transfer to your Taormina hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver provides local information on the way and the price includes all fuel and taxes, so you step out at your destination with nothing left to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and public transport after landing, and prefer knowing your pickup time and driver in advance — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you're never negotiating a fare or wondering when transport will arrive.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −52%from€ 80View ›
Mount Etna: Trekking, Lava Cave & Sicilian Wine Tasting
Mount Etna: Trekking, Lava Cave & Sicilian Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (29)8hYou’ll hike across ancient lava fields on Mount Etna with a local guide, explore a real lava cave by torchlight, then relax over lunch at a family-run winery tasting native Sicilian wines. Expect earthy smells, volcanic views, and honest conversation—the kind of day that lingers long after you’re back at your hotel.Free cancellationfrom€ 155View ›
Mount Etna Summit 2920m: Cable Car, Crater Trek & Wine Tasting
Mount Etna Summit 2920m: Cable Car, Crater Trek & Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (25)6hYou ride a cable car to 2,920 meters, walk the rim of Etna's active craters with a volcanological guide, explore a lava tunnel with helmet and torch, and taste three local wines at a volcanic farm. The cable car and jeep tickets are included, as is the helmet and cave gear. Plan for a full day and wear sturdy shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna's active craters and walk on recent lava without arranging your own transport or hiring a separate guide — the cable car, jeep, and specialist guide are all arranged, which is what makes reaching 2,920 meters straightforward.Free cancellationKids −29%from€ 285View ›
Catania to Palermo: Private Transfer & Optional Stops
Catania to Palermo: Private Transfer & Optional Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (21)2hYou get picked up from your hotel in Catania and driven to Palermo in a private, air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver—no shared shuttles, no waiting for other passengers. The three-hour journey can stay direct or include stops at tourist sites along the way, each lasting about two hours. Bottled water, child seats, and hotel drop-off are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling between Catania and Palermo with luggage and want to avoid the hassle of renting a car, navigating unfamiliar roads, or sharing a shuttle with other groups—the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean the transfer itself stops being something you have to think about.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −82%from€ 267View ›
Catania: Mount Etna Cable Car & Taormina with Tasting
Catania: Mount Etna Cable Car & Taormina with Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (19)7hYou ride the cable car to 2,920 meters on Mount Etna, walk the volcanic craters and taste Bronte pistachio, then spend the afternoon exploring Taormina's Greek theatre and old town at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Catania, plus private transport throughout, means you skip the logistics of rental cars and timetables.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Etna experience — cable car, craters, tasting — plus a full afternoon in Taormina, all without arranging transport or timing yourself. The private pickup and driver handle the logistics between three different altitudes and two towns, which is what makes a full day possible without a rental car.Free cancellationfrom€ 150View ›
Catania to Siracusa: Private Transfer & Optional Stops
Catania to Siracusa: Private Transfer & Optional Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (15)50mYou get hotel pickup in Catania, a private minivan with an English-speaking driver, and a direct 50-minute route to Siracusa with the option to add stops along the way. Child seats are included if you need them. The fixed price is agreed upfront, and you avoid the rental car entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car, airport parking, and navigation stress — the driver handles the route and timing, and you can add sightseeing stops without juggling a separate tour booking.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%from€ 80View ›
Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private Transfer
Catania Airport to Syracuse & Ortigia: Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (13)1hYou get picked up at Catania airport (or your hotel in Catania, Syracuse, or Ortigia) and driven directly to your destination in an air-conditioned car with a professional driver who knows the route. No waiting for a bus, no haggling with a taxi, no figuring out which stop is yours—the price is fixed upfront and includes evening and night service at the same rate. Drop-off is as close to your hotel as the car can reach.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Catania airport and want to reach Syracuse or Ortigia without arranging a taxi, waiting for a bus, or negotiating a price at the curb—the fixed rate and direct route mean you can focus on your trip instead of transport logistics.Free cancellationKids −20%from€ 83View ›
Etna & Taormina Day Tour from Catania with Wine Tasting
Etna & Taormina Day Tour from Catania with Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (9)8hYou’ll hike Mount Etna’s wild slopes with a local guide, explore a lava cave with helmet and torch, enjoy Sicilian lunch with wine tasting at a farmhouse, then stroll through Taormina’s lively streets before heading back to Catania — a day full of flavors, stories, and moments you’ll remember long after the dust washes off your shoes.Free cancellationKids −38%from€ 189View ›
Mount Etna Sunset Trek: Extinct Craters & Lava Caves
Mount Etna Sunset Trek: Extinct Craters & Lava Caves★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)5hYou drive up from Catania through Etna villages to 2,000 meters, walk the edges of extinct craters surrounded by lava flows and forest, then descend into a lava cave equipped with helmet and torch. Private transport, air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide who explains the volcano's history and the culture of the people living on it are included. The trek is soft and suitable for most fitness levels, and you're back in Catania before dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mount Etna's craters and walk inside a lava cave without arranging your own transport or equipment — the private pickup and the provided gear mean you arrive ready to walk, not ready to problem-solve.Free cancellationKids −15%from€ 85View ›
Catania Airport to Syracuse: Private Transfer with English Driver
Catania Airport to Syracuse: Private Transfer with English Driver45m–1hYour driver meets you at Catania Airport with a name sign, drives you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Syracuse, and handles the route so you don't have to. Specialized seats for infants and children are available on request. The whole transfer is arranged before you land, so there's no negotiation or uncertainty when you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Catania and need to reach Syracuse without arranging a taxi or shuttle — the driver is waiting at arrivals and the price is locked in before you arrive, which is what turns a transfer into one less thing to think about.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 145View ›
Mount Etna Cable Car & 4x4: Europe's Highest Active Volcano
Mount Etna Cable Car & 4x4: Europe's Highest Active Volcano★★★★★★★★★★ 3.87 (47)1h–2hYou ride the cable car up Mount Etna's south slope to 2,500 meters, then optionally continue by 4x4 to 2,900 meters. You walk a natural trekking path through Parco dell'Etna at your own pace. The cable car may be replaced by 4x4 bus depending on weather or maintenance. Validation of your QR code voucher happens at a dedicated office before you board.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to reach Mount Etna's high slopes without a full day of hiking—the cable car and 4x4 handle the altitude and effort, leaving you to walk the volcanic terrain and take in the view.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%from€ 54View ›
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