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Zafferana Etnea (Sicilian: Zafarana) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Catania.
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1. Private Tour Etna and Taormina from Catania
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience the landscapes of the largest active Volcano in Europe recognized as Unesco heritage, taste the flavors of typical Sicilian products and be fascinated by the Greek Roman history that Taormina offers us.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver or Hostess speaking the language of the tour you have chosen for explanations on the mini van, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, theaters, food and drinks, entrance to the cable car, Tips (optional), Authorized Tour Guide
Reviewed By Diana Z
Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.
2. Etna Grantour - Jeep & trekking
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
EtnaGrantour is dedicated to those who want to experience the most complete visit possible with only one day available. Generally excursions on Etna are offered in half a day with the visit of a single slope. Etna Grantour allows you to get to know 3 slopes of Etna Park starting from the Etna villages up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Il Mattino we will dedicate to Trekking (about 2/3 hours) on the trails of the Etna park. After the "fatigues" of the walk, you will therefore have earned a refreshment stop based on local specialties. In the afternoon we will continue aboard the off-road vehicles for a 4x4 safari on off-road routes. You will also see: - The barren lava fields of ancient and recent castings - The pioneer and endemic vegetation of the lavas - Tourist locations destroyed by eruptions - The side craters extinguished with a button panel - The majestic caldera of the Valle del Bove - A volcanic cave of lava flow (lava tube)
Inclusions: Lunch break with regional specialties, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Transfer from Hotel (Extra service starting from € 10)
Reviewed By KasiaMM
The trip had few stages, each of them was perfect. Sebastiano was a great guide, he picked us up from our hotel on time, he was full of passion showing us this great Etna and answering our questions. The weather was perfect. We were surprised how green the area of Etna is! She was talking to us, we heard few thunders. Very interesting tour, next time probably we will discover Etna by foot. It is very big area, full of trees.
3. Etna and Taormina tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean".
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
Exclusions: Entrance to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
Reviewed By 976rainert
After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie
4. Etna Trekking
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
The ETNA TREKKING excursion involves the traverse of trekking trails within the Etna Park. The difficulties vary from medium difficulty routes suitable for people in good health for the half-day excursion (Morning trekking) to challenging itineraries for the full day solution (full day trekking), dedicated to lovers of pure trekking and so be prepared to face several hours of walking. Our guides will accompany you to discover the less touristy places, to discover the most fascinating glimpses of the volcano. UNESCO heritage since 2013 for its important geological phenomena. Etna however is not only lava and eruptions. Nature on Europe's largest active volcano has created real wonders. These facets can be fully captured only by walking, slowly, in contact with nature. Choose whether to do a half-trek (suitable for everyone in good health) or full day (for sportsmen)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire, Transfer from Hotel (Extra service starting from € 10)
Reviewed By KasiaMM
The trip had few stages, each of them was perfect. Sebastiano was a great guide, he picked us up from our hotel on time, he was full of passion showing us this great Etna and answering our questions. The weather was perfect. We were surprised how green the area of Etna is! She was talking to us, we heard few thunders. Very interesting tour, next time probably we will discover Etna by foot. It is very big area, full of trees.
5. Another Etna: Trekking, food and wine!
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
In the morning I will come to pick you up and we will go for a walk of about 3 hours (round trip), which will take us to look out from the edge of the "Valle del Bove", a deep and wide valley of intense black color where lava flows in recent years. A taste of typical Sicilian street food, which also includes the famous desserts, will be our lunch. In the afternoon we will visit a vineyard and a cellar where the famous Etna wines are produced. The tasting of 5 different types of wine will end our day, before returning to the hotel
Inclusions: For lunch we will taste Sicilian street food and pastry, A wine tasting of 2 white wine, 2 red wine and a rosè wine, bread and olive oil, a taste of Sicilian cheese
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Jennisa V
Alessandro is professional, kind, knowledgable, and flexible. He provided an indelible experience and I would highly recommend him :)
6. Etna, Trek Valle del Bove
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A trek in one of the most suggestive places in Etna. The Bove valley is a treasure chest of rare beauty, the heart of a primordial Etna, a place where nature takes its course without being affected by man. A journey through the geological history of Etna descending on the amusing slopes of volcanic sand surrounded by unique geological structures.
Inclusions: The price includes the Volcanological guide and the equipment (trekking shoes, jacket, sweatshirt, sticks). The price of the cable car is not included.
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Michel M
Unprofessional, unkind and unsafe Long story short: I spent one day arriving at the Etna and they knew it, I paid them with my credit card but lost it on the path to the cable car, they left without me refusing to advance the money so that I would pay them on my way back, and when I finally went through the cable car some minutes later, they refused to wait for me. Fortunately, another tour took me. Before the cable car incident, the Aitne guide wanted to go without me having a helmet and was angry at me for asking for one. I came to do a sunset tour but the bus was late and they did not want to wait for me if I take a taxi anyway. So I came the next morning. We communicated through text messages and the only indication I had received is that the tour begins at 9am. I asked for more details and tried to phone, but had much difficulty to reach them (that morning and before). At some point that morning, I got the French secretary on the phone, and she advised me not to come, even though I was very close, because there would be a high chance they cancel because of the weather. Having made such a long trip to be so close, I came anyway, it was not cancelled. I was there at 8:15, but finally they say the start at 8:30. Giuseppe was the guide. He was shouting at me to hurry, but without telling me clearly what I ought to do. I had to ask several times for him to answer shortly the question and mainly just saying to be quick (about what?!) and even mocking my legitimate questions. I paid at the secretary’s desk, who unlike Giuseppe is professional, and she told me to get a helmet. When I asked Giuseppe, he was unhappy and said I should have asked earlier (but I did ask, he just did not listen!). It means he is supposed to take care of our safety, but did not even bother have me have a mask, and on top of that was angry I asked for one! Before leaving, he said I should not ask too many questions during the tour! Arriving to the cable car, I did not find my credit card. Now I understand that because Giuseppe was shouting at me to be quick, I opened a new bag and quickly put everything I did not need in it, and my card should be inside, but because I was hurried by them to find it quickly I did not think at this new bag who was not under my eyes. Because I did not find it, and I had no cash, I asked the secretary just for the money to be advanced and that I would pay once back, with the card if I find it or with Paypal or else otherwise. But she blankly refused. Even though all of that was because they hurried me and it pushed me to lose it in one of the bags. Giuseppe left without me, but they had another group, and the secretary even indicated to the new guide to refuse this! I said I will ask somebody in the group, but the secretary said I will never find somebody to "give" such amount of money (even though, of course, it was not a gift I was asking!). The secretary then told me they left. Finally, I went through the cable car without their help, and I send a text message to the secretary saying I am on the way so they just have to wait for me a few minutes. She blankly said "no" and then that I should go back! Finally, another tour was at the top, they kindly accepted I join them and I had a wonderful time in the Etna. It is so nice that I did not do the tour with Giuseppe, who, even before beginning, was talking down to me and was telling me "not to ask too many questions" during the tour. The secretary said herself they would reimburse me. When I got back she was not there, and the guide Giuseppe refused at the beginning to give me the money. Then he said he will ask the bar. The other tour who took me was waiting for me, but at least 10/15 minutes later, and in spite of my multiple asks, he was not coming to the bar to do this. I asked another guide of Etna and, finally (!), he did it! Because the other tour was waiting, I did not look enough, and I realized only in another city that there was an additional bag. I asked people to take the bag back from them, and they made no issue regarding this, but I have not heard from any of them regarding my bag with my expensive headphones in it. (If I get my headphones, I will edit this comment accordingly.)
7. Etna and surroundings
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Together with us you will have the opportunity to experience the Etna volcano together with certified professionals and nature lovers. A tour of nature and flavors that offers you the opportunity to visit, in complete safety, ancient craters, lava flow caves and, finally, lets you get to know the intense flavors of this land up close with a free tasting of typical products.
Inclusions: Helmets and Flashlights
Exclusions: The tour price does not include lunch or bottled water
8. Trekking to the Summit Craters of Etna - Ashàra Volcanological Guides
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Live the unique experience of conquering the summit of the highest active volcano in Europe accompanied by volcanological guides with proven experience and capable of transmitting the passion for these exceptional activities in the midst of nature.
Inclusions: Free rental rock helmet, High-necked hiking shoes, Trekking poles, Windbreakers + gloves
Exclusions: Backpack 10/20 L, at least 1.5 L, Snack and packed lunch, Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets, Socks
Reviewed By 857carinev
We loved our excursion, it was even better than expected. Our guide Pepe was very knowledgeable and kind. Before booking we were considering going up by ourselves and stop at 2900 meter but are SO GLAD we did this tour. I honestly feel it’s a completely different experience being able to go up to 3300 meters. We could hear the volcano growling and the lava spouting up but didn’t feel unsafe at any point - Pepe was great. I would say the hike was slightly more intens than expected with steep declines but as long as you’re reasonably fit it shouldn’t be an issue - it only made it more fun for us. Highly recommend!!!
9. Half day Trekking Tour on Etna
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4.9 based on 18 reviews
Arrived with the means at an altitude of 2000m the ascent begins along the path that, between a forest of pines and brooms and native vegetation, will lead us to one of the most evocative views of the Del Bove valley.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
Exclusions: Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
Reviewed By 976rainert
After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie
10. Etna 2000m & Taormina
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4.9 based on 62 reviews
You will visit the highest active volcano in Europe,declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. You will visit Silvester Craters at 2000 meters above the sea level. You will also visit Taormina, the most worldwide famous tourist destination in the east of Sicily and the Isola Bella nature riserve
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Typical products tasting
Exclusions: Entry/Admission - Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Lunch upon request must be booked in advance
Reviewed By Duncan S
Etna 3000m trip with additional wine tasting at the Gambino winery. Well organised private tour with a guide who spoke perfect English and who couldn't be more knowledgeable or accommodating. Excellent experience all round.
