Sicily: Etna, wine tasting and Alcantara Gorges

What You Will Experience

Discover two of Sicily's must-see attractions in just one day with this tour from Catania, which includes pickup from your hotel. Explore volcanic caves and rock pools through the Alcantara Gorges and walk among the craters of Etna with a mountain guide. Stop at a local winery for a traditional lunch accompanied by wine.

Begin your Sicilian adventure by meeting your guide in Catania, at your accommodation or an agreed point in the city. Reach the Sartorius craters or the crater of 2002, on the northeastern slope of Etna, aboard an air-conditioned vehicle.

Listen to the guide as he talks about the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena. Stroll through ancient forests, extinct craters and ancient lava flows. See lava and ash deserts, unique rock formations, and traces of previous eruptions. Reach an altitude of 2000 meters.

Don a helmet, grab a torch, and explore a volcanic cave, such as Grotta dei Ladroni or Grotta Cassone. Stop at a winery along the mountain road and savor an authentic Sicilian lunch, with antipasti, first course, water, and wine, served outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather.

Visit the Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago by the lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river. Admire the spectacular landscape along the Alcantara River and end the day at the pickup point in Catania.

What will you do

Immerse yourself in a unique experience to discover two natural wonders of Sicily: Etna and the Alcantara Gorges. Join a guided tour and enjoy lunch at a local winery.

Recommended equipment

• Passport or ID card
• Swimsuit
• Flip-Flops Sandals
• Beachwear

The fee includes

• Naturalist guide (geologist, agronomist, biologist, etc.)
• Pickup and drop-off service in Catania (near your accommodation)
• Round-trip transfer in an air-conditioned minivan
• Lunch
• Wine
• Water
• Helmet, flashlight, hiking shoes and jacket
• Entrance tickets to the Alcantara Gorges
• Insurance

The fee does not include

• Mance
• Extra food and drinks

Important

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
If requested at the time of booking, the activity supplier will provide trekking shoes and jackets free of charge.
Infant seats are available, if requested at the time of booking.
Specific dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking.
Vegetarian, vegan and celiac options are available, but you must request them when booking.
This activity is not recommended for people with heart problems or serious medical conditions.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The tour includes insurance.