Etna Volcano Tour & Guided Hike Through Lava Fields from Catania

Hotel Pickup in Catania City

Your journey begins as you’re picked up directly from your accommodation in or around Catania City. You’ll hear introductory stories from your guide about the massive volcano and its daily influence on Sicilian life. This stress-free start sets a confident pace for the day ahead.

Mount Etna

Arrive at Mt. Etna and ascend to 2,000 meters above sea level. Here, your guide will lead a 2-hour trek through the lunar landscapes. You'll follow paths to the scene of the latest eruption, learning about the mountain's unique history and geology.

Silvestri Craters

Next, you'll explore the lateral Silvestri Craters for 1.5 hours, walking across ancient, velvet-dark lava fields, comparing the colors of old flows against the new ones. Experience panoramic vistas of the Sicilian coastline and the Bay of Catania.

Lava Cave: Grotta dei Tre Livelli

Then, take 45 minutes to venture inside one of the volcano's natural structures: a lava cave! Your guide will lead you into the cool, damp air of the Grotta dei Tre Livelli. Learn how these unique subterranean tunnels form after an eruption.

Zafferana Etnea

The tour pauses for a 45 minute break in the local town of Zafferana Etnea, nestled on Etna’s slopes. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of typical local products influenced by the volcanic soil. Take a moment to relax before the journey back.