In this tour you will visit some of the lateral craters (not active anymore) walking up to 2000 meters a.s.l.. Landscape is amazing, surrounded by craters, lava flows, volcanic ash and lots of different plants, most of them natives.
All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic we follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety.
• Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania at 8:30
• Guided tour from 1900m to 2000m a.s.l.
• Arrival time in Catania around 13:30
Pickup time 8:30 in front of the hotel entrance or the meeting point. It depends on the traffic jam our driver could arrive a little bit later
on the way you will see the village of Nicolosi which is situated at the feet of the Volcano Etna. It's from here that in 1669 started a huge eruption which destroyed villages and in part the city of Catania. From Nicolosi to Rifugio Sapienza (1900m a.s.l.) you will see an amazing lunar landscape surrounded by lateral craters, lava flows and a huge basalt mine, everything mixed with a native vegetation
Crateri Silvestri are the most popular lateral craters we have around Mt. Etna. This eruption started in 1892
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience