{"id":2251,"date":"2026-06-22T09:58:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitandlivesicily.com\/?post_type=tour&p=2251"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:23:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:23:56","slug":"etna-basic-and-alcantara-gorges-volcano-experience-half-day","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/visitandlivesicily.com\/en\/tour\/etna-basic-and-alcantara-gorges-volcano-experience-half-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Etna Basic volcano experience half day"},"content":{"rendered":"

A direct excursion to Mount Etna, Europe\u2019s highest volcano at 3,350 metres, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.<\/p>\n

Departure by coach with a tour leader, arriving at the Etna station at 1,900 metres.<\/p>\n

Stop and free time available for a gentle hike at your own pace, visiting the most recent lava flows and the now-extinct Silvestri craters.<\/p>\n

Optional ascent by cable car to 2,500 metres, followed by a journey in powerful off-road vehicles (4\u00d74 buses) to the maximum permitted altitude, accompanied by authorised mountain guides from the CAI (Italian Alpine Club).<\/p>\n

Stop to admire the activity of the summit craters from a safe area.<\/p>\n

Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended. The tour will then continue with a journey through the flavours and typical local produce of Zafferana Etnea.<\/p>\n

Etna Basic SPECIAL SOUTH TOUR consists of a bus transfer to Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 1,900 metres, with approximately 3\u00bd hours of free time to admire the Silvestri craters (entrance fee not included) and to buy souvenirs against a breathtaking backdrop. The tour will then continue with a honey tasting in Zafferana Etnea.<\/p>\n

PRICES:<\/strong>
\nAdults from \u20ac45.00
\nChildren (4\u201310 years) from \u20ac35.00
\nSilvestri Craters entrance fee \u20ac5.00<\/p>\n

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

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