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Unlike standard tours, we offer the freedom to customize your Etna experience. The basic service includes private transfer from your hotel in Taormina or Giardoni Naxos to the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, where you will walk over lunar landscapes between lava flows with breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea.
Also included the visit to Oro d'Etna in Zafferana Etnea, with tasting of fine honeys and typical products.
To enrich the day, you can add food and wine stops : from Gambino Vini to Linguaglossa, wine tastings with cheeses, cold cuts and traditional first courses; at the Murgo 1860 Wineries, visit to the winery, tasting of Etna Doc wines and lunch at the San Michele Restaurant.
For those who want to go further, there is the adventurous option at 3,000 meters : by cable car and 4x4 minibus you will reach the summit craters, walking on top between fumaroles and volcanic silences.
You will live an authentic and tailor-made experience, between the power of Etna and Sicilian tradition.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For guests in Taormina, the main meeting point is located in a central and easily accessible location: we will be in front of Porta Messina or Porta Catania (we will confirm the exact access door the day before the tour depending on your location).
For those staying in Giardini Naxos, the pick-up service includes directly your hotel. You don't have to worry about anything: we will pick you up to start your adventure without worries.
Itinerary
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1Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
After the comfortable departure from your hotel in Taormina or Giardini Naxos (with meeting point at Porta Messina or Porta Catania for those staying in Taormina), your journey will take you to the beating heart of Etna. In Nicolosi, the famous Silvestri Craters await you, the most spectacular and accessible business card of the volcano. Born from an 1892 eruption, these two extinct cones will give you an unforgettable experience: you will walk on the edge of an ancient crater, admiring a breathtaking panorama ranging from the steaming peaks of Mount Etna to the deep blue of the Ionian Sea. It is a lunar landscape, unique in the world, where the power of nature is revealed before your eyes. You will have plenty of time to take spectacular photographs, explore the trails (easy and suitable for everyone, even children!) and breathe in the wild atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entrance fee of is included. An authentic experience not to be missed.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Oro d'Etna
We will lead you to discover the volcanic flavors. In Zafferana Etnea, we will visit the Oro d'Etna farm, a family-run jewel where beekeeping tradition is combined with wine excellence. You will stroll through the terraced vineyards overlooking the Ionian Sea, listen to the passion with which their renowned sparkling wines are produced and, of course, enjoy a tasting of Etna DOC wines, oils and honeys, accompanied by local delicacies. An authentic experience for all the senses, in the beating heart of Etna
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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