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Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina

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Taormina, Italy
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9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish

Overview

This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.

What's Included

  • INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
  • The kit for visiting the Cave
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
  • OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Taormina downtown and Giardini Naxos

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Etna Tribe (pass by)

excursion made by Etna Tribe
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Rifugio Sapienza

stop for Break
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mount Etna

trekking through a natural path in mount etna
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Parco dell'Etna

trekking through natural path of parco dell'etna
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Funivia dell'Etna (pass by)

High altitude option cablecar and jeep of road NOT INCLUDED
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Grotta dei Tre Livelli

visit of a lava caves with helmets and lamps
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

MYETNA STREET FOOD

sampling of typical products in a biological farm
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gola Dell'Alcantara

visit of alcantara gorges
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia

visit of alcantara gurne
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-19933P4

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What's Included

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  • INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
  • Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
  • The kit for visiting the Cave
  • Sampling
  • Shuttle bus (round trip)
  • Multilingual guide
  • All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
  • OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
  • OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
  • Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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