{"id":2270,"date":"2026-06-22T10:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitandlivesicily.com\/?post_type=tour&p=2270"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:22:34","slug":"etna-tour-3000-and-alcantara-gorges-volcano-experience-half-day","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/visitandlivesicily.com\/en\/tour\/etna-tour-3000-and-alcantara-gorges-volcano-experience-half-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Etna tour 3000 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 highest 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 continue with a journey through the flavours and typical local produce, followed by a visit to the Alcantara Gorges, one of the most important natural sites in Sicily.<\/p>\n

Etna 3000: Transfer by coach to Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 1,900 metres; from there, guests can take the cable car service to reach an altitude of 2,500 metres, then board a 4\u00d74 vehicle to reach the maximum permitted altitude, followed by a gentle hike accompanied by an authorised CAI (Italian Alpine Club) mountain guide, lasting approximately 30\u201340 minutes. Total duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

PRICES:<\/strong>
\nAdults from \u20ac125.00
\nChildren (4\u201310 years) \u20ac95.00<\/p>\n

Difficulty level: Medium \u2013 Easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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