The 10 Best Tours in Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily

The Gorges of Alcantara are a spectacular place unique in the world. With a height of 50 meters they create a real canyon originated by a cooling phenomena of antiques lava flows, generated by the cold water of the Alcantara river. The Botanic Park of the gorges allows visit to this show of nature in every moment of the year with the maximum comfort and safety. From May to September when the level of the water is lower it is possible to explore a part of the canyon, polished by the water during the years. During this 7-hour guided trek there is also a visit to Taormina, one of the most suggestive places in Sicily, rich in culture, art and history.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Collective tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Visit the vineyard and the winery with tasting of 6 Etna DOC wines (red, white and rosé). The activity is free for children between the ages of 0 and 11 but please note the minimum drinking age is 18 years old. It is possible to integrate the tasting with other selected wine from the cellar (list prices).

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Wine tasting, Professional guide

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The Etna and Alcantara tour allows you to visit, in a single day, some of the most beautiful places of the Etna volcano and in the afternoon the famous Alcantara Gorges. Accompanied by our nature guides in the morning you will visit, moving aboard 4x4 vehicles, some of the points of interest of great naturalistic value on the eastern and northern slopes of the volcano, among which the secondary button craters and the most recent lava flows and will not Visit the immense caldera of the Valle del Bove. The tour also includes a visit to a lava cave equipped with a helmet and speleologist lights to understand how these fascinating natural ravines are formed. At the end of the first part of the day we will stop at an Etna shelter where we will offer a refreshment based on typical products, accompanied by homemade bread and Etna wine. In the afternoon we will dedicate it to the transfer and visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges.  

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Typical specialties of Etna and Sicily (report any dietary needs), Equipment for visiting a volcanic cave (lights and helmet), Municipal entrance ticket to the Alcantara Gorges (€ 2), Transportation services from our meeting point for Etna and Alcantara

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the Botanical and Geological Park (10 €) - Optional, Transfer from Hotel (Extra service from 15 €)

Travelosophy means excellence. Our tours and activities offer the best in terms of the overall quality of the experiences. We do not offer packages for tourists. We offer authentic experiences. We work with top brands only. The wineries know us and do their best to offer a complete and immersive experience to our guests. Our transportation is always included and pick-up/drop-off services are fully customizable. We travel on shuttle vans with Wi-Fi onboard, water, and pastries. We deliver full documentation of the booked activity on PDF the day before the departure, with all the details of our trip, included recommendations on weather and clothing. Our activities offer full explanations and are supported by official guides, official sommeliers, and official chefs. They are never in a hurry. Our pace is relaxed and adjusted to our guests' mood. Travelosophy just means excellence.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities

Our guides are all expert connoisseurs of the places covered by the excursions and highly trained (graduates in geology, natural sciences or related subjects) and they will take care of you in every aspect and for the duration of the tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, For lunch you will reach a typical restaurant on Etna. The menu includes rustic appetizer, first course and coffee all accompanied by water and local wine., You will take advantage of helmets and torches supplied by us for visiting the cave.

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With this excursion Etna and Gole Alcantara which will start in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 people) with an off road up to the lava front of 2002, we will cross the Ragabo pine forest. Then proceed to the starting point of the trek and our excursion will continue on foot. It will start at an altitude of 1650 meters and will reach an altitude of 1700 meters. Before starting the descent, we will visit the thieves cave, a lava flow tunnel where - equipped with helmets and torches - we will go inside to discover its formation and its history. We will stop in a mountain chalet for lunch (included in the price). After lunch, crossing Castiglione di Sicilia, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, we will reach the Alcantara Gorges located in the Alcantara valley also called Larderia Gorges where the Peloritani mountain range ends in the Municipalities of Castiglione di Sicilia and Motta Camastra (one of the places where the Godfather was filmed).

Inclusions: Use of trekking equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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From the meeting points, customers will be picked up with appropriate means and accompanied to the place of activity. Fascinating and evocative aquatic excursion that develops within splendid lakes created by the incessant work of the waters of the Alcantara river, diving slides and much more await you, all in absolute safety and accompanied by specialized personnel. Difficulty: Medium Equipment required: swimsuit, towel Equipment provided: neoprene wetsuit, trekking shoes, harness, helmet, life jacket.

Inclusions: Neoprene wetsuit, trekking shoes, harness, helmet, life jacket

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With specialized guides you will do body rafting in the Alcantara river. An exciting descent in the midst of limestone rocks. At the end of the tour your Tour Leader will accompany you to the nearby village of Giardini Naxos where you will have lunch based on typical Sicilian products with local wine.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Equipments: helmet, wetsuit, shoes and life jacket., Entrance ticket to the Alcantara Park., Rafting Instructor

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities

Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Helmets and torches supplied by us., Lunch

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Explore Mount Etna on tour from Catania! You will be introduced to the landscapes and geology of the Volcano from our naturalistic and passionate guide. Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). After the trekking, you will stop at a nice Chalet, where you will enjoy a rustic lunch made with local products (starter and first course) together with a good glass of  Sicilian red wine. It is possible to arrange, upon request, a suitable dish to vegetarians and coeliacs. Then we will move to the amazing Alcantara River Gorges to discover more of Sicily's natural beauty. The tour is in Italian and English. Upon request also in Spanish and French.

Inclusions: Beverages, Lunch, Transport service via Jeep or minibus from Catania, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Trekking shoes, jackets, helmets and torches, Entrance ticket for Alcantara Park

Exclusions: Souvenirs