Full Day Mount Etna Trekking Tour From Taormina

Upon reaching the viewpoint, you'll be blown away by the surrounding lunar-like terrain, contrasting Sicily's elegant coastline and the rich blues of the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a more leisurely hike down and settle in for a three-course Sicilian meal and free time in town before returning to your starting point.

Mount Etna Trekking Tour From Taormina Description

Your 8-hour tour includes:

• Guided hike on Mount Etna and visit to a volcanic cave

• Rental equipment

• Delicious three-course lunch with beverages

• Transportation from Taormina or Giardini Naxos

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Free time after lunch

• Enjoy a small group size

Meet Your Driver in Taormina

There's no need to navigate the winding roads to Mount Etna yourself on this volcano trekking tour, as your day begins with a scenic transfer from Taormina or Giardini Naxos. After meeting your guide and fellow group members at a pre-designated location, you'll hop into a luxury A/C Mercedes minivan or minibus and drive through awe-inspiring Sicilian landscapes to a quaint village nestled at the foot of Mount Etna.

Trek Mount Etna

Your volcanic trekking guide, who will accompany you throughout the trek, will meet you in this enchanting village. Take a few minutes to absorb the impressive views of the Mediterranean to the south and Mount Etna to the north; then, if you haven't already, lace up your hiking boots, and grab any required gear from your guide.

You'll then begin the bucket list-worthy trek on Mount Etna, hiking across the Sartorius Mountains. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you navigate through these side craters that formed after the 1865 eruption, and deepen your understanding of the region as your guide details Mount Etna's fascinating history, geology, and morphology.

A surprising highlight of the trek will surely be the otherwordly birch trees you'll pass through, which have adapted to Mount Etna's harsh surroundings. Displaying a silvery-white color, and even some pink hues, it's a sight to behold against the dark colors of Mount Etna. There's no need to hurry here, so take your time and enjoy the journey.

Admire 360-Degree Views

Fatigued legs will discover renewed energy as Mount Etna's viewpoint comes into view, and you'll quickly acknowledge the hike was well worth it for the astonishing 360-degree views surrounding you. Admire the harsh yet beautiful lunar-like landscapes, unique shades of deep reds and browns, and pungent smells of sulfur that remind us of the powerful forces of this breathtaking scenery.

Peaking at 10,921 feet (3,329 m) above sea level, Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe, and on a clear day, you can gaze out over the entire coastline that Etna dominates, stretching from Taormina to Calabria, and even catch sight of the distant island of Stromboli.

Indulge in a Three-Course Lunch

After enjoying the much easier downhill portion of your Mount Etna hike, you'll again find yourself in the charming village set at the foot of the volcano. You'll have no doubt worked up an appetite and will be happy to hear a delicious Sicilian lunch is waiting. Sit down for a well-earned three-course meal, complemented by beverages, and reminisce with your newfound hiking friends about your favorite parts of the adventure so far.

Explore at Your Leisure

There's plenty more to explore at the foot of Mount Etna, so the next hour is yours to wander at your leisure. Check out the charming souvenir shops dotted around the village, grab another drink at one of the picturesque restaurants, or embark on another short hike to one of the nearby viewpoints. After roughly an hour, meet back up with your driver and group members and transfer back to Taormina or Giardini Naxos, happily exhausted from your epic day out!