Etna tour from Syracuse: Volcano walk and honey tasting

Seven hours on Europe's highest volcano: walk the Silvestri Craters, taste Zafferana honey, and choose your altitude

A full-day Etna tour from Syracuse includes pickup at your accommodation, a guided walk on the slopes of Mount Etna, a honey and local product tasting in Zafferana Etnea, and a private driver speaking English or Italian. The "high altitude" option (reaching 2,900 meters by cableway and 4x4 vehicle) costs extra and is booked at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Etna tour with hiking and tasting

• Pick up from accommodation
• Walk on Silvestri Craters
• Optional cableway and 4x4 to 2900m
• Honey and local products tasting
• Enjoy view from Piazza Belvedere

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Syracuse accommodation in an air-conditioned Mercedes. The driver takes you to Rifugio Sapienza at 1,920 meters, where the day splits into two paths. You can walk one of the marked trails on the Etna Park slopes up to around 2,000 meters, exploring the volcanic terrain at your own pace. Or you can pay extra locally to ride the Etna cableway up to 2,504 meters, then board a special 4x4 vehicle that climbs to Torre del Filosofo at 2,900 meters: high enough to see the central crater, the South-East crater, and the historic lava flows spreading toward the sea.

After the volcano, the route descends to Zafferana Etnea, known for its honey. A tasting is included: Zafferana honey, local wine made by the owners, and oil pressed from olives and tomatoes grown on the slopes. From Piazza Belvedere, a view opens across the landscape. Food and drinks beyond the tasting cost extra. Water is provided in the vehicle throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private driver-escort in English or Italian.
• pickup and drop-off at your Syracuse accommodation.
• visit to Rifugio Sapienza and the Etna Park slopes.
• honey, wine, and olive oil tasting in Zafferana Etnea.
• air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Private tour for a group of up to 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup is included

Private tour for a group of up to 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup is included

Tour for up to 3 passengers, with a guideUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup is included

Tour for up to 7 passengers, with a guideUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 08:30 and 09:30Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 20 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Empeeria

Is this one for you?Choose the standard walk if you want a full day on the volcano without extra cost. Book the high-altitude option at checkout if reaching 2,900 meters and seeing the central crater is worth the additional expense and the steeper climb.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

How high do I actually climb on this Etna tour from Syracuse?

The standard walk reaches around 2,000 meters on the marked Etna Park trails. If you book the high-altitude option and pay the extra cost at checkout, the cableway takes you to 2,504 meters, and the 4x4 vehicle continues to 2,900 meters at Torre del Filosofo, where you see the main craters and historic lava flows.

What exactly happens during the honey tasting in Zafferana Etnea?

The tasting includes Zafferana honey, wine produced by local owners, and olive oil from the region. You also learn about honey processing and the local products. Additional food and drinks are available to purchase but not included in the tour price.

Can I do this tour if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the high-altitude option involves more strenuous climbing.

Where does the tour pick me up and drop me off?

Pickup and drop-off happen at your accommodation in Syracuse. You'll specify the exact location when you book, and the driver collects you at the start and returns you at the end of the seven-hour day.