Etna Sunset Tour (starting from Catania)
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
An afternoon spent ascending the volcano, visiting unique sites, and tasting local specialties while exploring places of natural beauty. From a height of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet) you can admire the last lights of the day and the unique colors of these sights. winter departure time h: 12:00 (from November to April)
Inclusions
What's included
- Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driver Helmets and torches for exploring the lava cave
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Helmets and torches for the cave visit
- departure in winter h 12:00 (from November to April)
What's not
- Snacks and Drinks
Itinerary
we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania
the tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)
visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea
visit to a local farm for a taste of the typical products of the area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)
break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”
exploration of a spectacular lava cave, which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)
trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) at sunset around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)
Return to the starting point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- suitable for those staying in Etna villages
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Etnavic
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Italy, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 32% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 736.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Italy, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
