Private Mount Etna Sunset Shore Tour from Catania Port

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience Mount Etna in the warm evening light on a private shore tour from Catania. Travel with a licensed English-speaking guide to Rifugio Sapienza, set about 2,000 metres above sea level. Walk through a dramatic volcanic landscape, see accessible extinct craters and recent lava fields, and learn how Etna’s eruptions have shaped the mountain and nearby communities. As sunset approaches, continue to a local winery for an aperitif featuring typical Sicilian products and a glass of wine. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and views before returning by private vehicle to Catania Cruise Port. The schedule may be adjusted to the ship’s times and seasonal sunset.

What's Included

One glass of wine at a local winery
Round-trip transportation from Catania Cruise Port
Private vehicle with professional driver
Licensed English-speaking guide
Visit to the accessible extinct craters and lava fields
Aperitif with typical Sicilian products
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Cable car tickets and optional higher-altitude excursions, if available

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will meet you in the Catania Cruise Terminal with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Porte di Catania

    Meeting at Catania Cruise Port Meet your private guide and driver at the agreed meeting point at Catania Cruise Port. After a brief introduction, board your private vehicle and begin the journey towards Mount Etna.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mount Etna

    Transfer to Mount Etna Travel through the Sicilian countryside and the villages on the slopes of Mount Etna. During the journey, your guide will introduce the volcano and explain how its eruptions have influenced the surrounding landscape.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mount Etna

    Rifugio Sapienza. Arrive at Rifugio Sapienza, located approximately 2,000 metres above sea level. Take in the dramatic volcanic scenery while your guide explains the area and introduces the walking route.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mount Etna

    Extinct Craters and Lava Fields. Explore accessible extinct craters and walk through lava fields created by past eruptions. Learn about Etna’s geology and volcanic activity while enjoying panoramic views and the changing colours of the evening landscape.

    1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mount Etna

    Transfer to a Local Winery Return to your private vehicle and travel to a local winery on the slopes of Mount Etna. Enjoy the surrounding countryside as your guide introduces the area’s agricultural and winemaking traditions.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mount Etna

    Winery Aperitif at Sunset — 60 minutes Enjoy an aperitif featuring typical Sicilian products and a glass of local wine. Relax in the peaceful winery setting and admire the evening atmosphere as the sun sets.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Porte di Catania

    Return to Catania Cruise Port. Travel back to Catania in your private vehicle. The tour concludes at the cruise port at a time coordinated with the ship’s departure schedule.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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