{"id":1825,"date":"2021-10-04T10:57:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T08:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitandlivesicily.com\/?post_type=tour&p=1825"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:17:28","slug":"etna-basic-special-tour-sud","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/visitandlivesicily.com\/en\/tour\/etna-basic-special-tour-sud\/","title":{"rendered":"Etna Basic and Alcantara Gorges volcano experience fullday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Direct excursion to the Etna volcano, the highest in Europe with its 3,350 meters, as well as a UNESCO site since 2013.<\/p>\n

Departure by bus with guide and arrival at the Etna station at 1,900 meters.<\/p>\n

Stop and free time available to do soft trekking independently, visiting the most recent lava flows and the now extinct Silvestri craters.<\/p>\n

Optional ascent by cable car up to 2,500 meters and continuation aboard powerful off-road vehicles (4×4 buses) to the summit crater area at about 3,000 meters with the assistance of authorized CAI (Italian Alpine Club) mountain guides.<\/p>\n

Stop to admire the activity of the summit craters in the safety zone. Warm clothing and suitable shoes are recommended. The tour will continue for a journey into the flavors and typical products of the area and for a visit to the Gole Dell\u2019Alcantara, one of the most important natural sites in Sicily.<\/p>\n

Optional in addition to the entrance to the botanical park, descent to the river by lift and tasting of typical products.<\/p>\n

Etna Basic SPECIAL TOUR SUD<\/strong>, it consists in the transfer by bus to Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 1900 meters. Time at your disposal about 3 and a half hours, to be able to admire the Silvestri craters and to buy souvenirs in a breathtaking scenery. The tour will continue with a honey tasting in Zafferana and will end with a visit to the Alcantara Gorges<\/p>\n

RATES:
\nAdults \u20ac 45.00
\nChildren (4-10 years) \u20ac 35.00<\/p>\n

Extra gorge entrance<\/p>\n

Difficulty level: Easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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