Etna Wine and Alcantara Tour - Full Day Excursion from Taormina

With this Etna Full Day Tour you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of Europe’s most active volcano.

Escaping from the busy city life, you will be immersed into the typical Etnean vegetation and natural peculiarities of the northern side of Etna, with the company of an expert local naturalistic guide who will introduce you to the volcanic phenomena and show you ancient lava flows.

Tours are arranged in several stages:

First stop

It takes about one hour to arrive the Mount Etna North: there, you will stop briefly to get to know better the guide and the day’s itinerary. The expert naturalistic guide will then take the lead and walk you through ancient woods and extinct craters, as well as introduce you to the spectacular volcanic phenomena occurred over time. The walk will be your chance to learn about the typical and unique flora of the North-Etnean area and the many facts related to the volcano. While marveling at the beauties of Mount Etna, you will also hear all about the folks of Etna, about their traditions and customs and get to discover in depths the link between man and nature. The trekking part will last 1 hour and half – 2 hours.

Second stop

Equipped with helmets and torchlights that the tour company will provide for free, you will be able to get in the volcanic underground and visit one of striking volcanic caves of our volcano; during this part the guide will explain origins, characteristics and uses of the of this fascinating volcanic phenomenon.

Lunch & Wine Tasting

You will then stop by a winery in the Etnean city of Linguaglossa, where you will taste an authentic typical Sicilian lunch made from fresh local products. Every course will be paired with a matching wine-type (white, red, rosé) — each rigorously DOP-labelled and locally produced (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options available upon request).

Third stop

You will visit the Alcantara Gorges. These were created when thick lava flows reached the icy Alcantara river and formed these geometrically perfect rocks. You will be amazed at the sight of this river streaming through the high walls that form the gorge, and will be able to walk along the watercourse.

The excursion is perfect for people of all ages and for all those who enjoy a good state of health.

Depending on weather conditions the guide can make changes in the itinerary above mentioned.

• Tour by jeep or minibus
• Organized by: Etna People
• Duration: Excursions start at around 8.30am,and the return is expected to be at about 6.30pm (9-10 hours)
• Tour Language: Italian, English, Spanish (on request), French (on request)
• Days: Every day
• Difficulty: Easy
• Side: Etna North-East
• Pick up: Pick up and drop-off outside/nearby your accommodation in Taormina or in its close vicinity (depending on the accommodation’s location, a convenient meeting point will be organized). Pick up also from surrounding areas (Giardini Naxos, Letojanni, Castelmola)
• Recommended Equipment: We recommend wearing comfortable and season-appropriate clothes, hiking boots or training shoes (please consider that the temperature on Etna is generally lower). The Tour Company can provide windproof jackets and hiking boots, although, if possible, we suggest you wear your own hiking boots or trainers, as you already know they fit well. In case you don’t have any, you can borrow shoes and jackets for free; if you want to borrow boots we recommend you wear/bring a pair of socks with you. We suggest you bring with you a bag/backpack with a bottle of water, a jacket, a hat and sunblock; we also remind you to bring a swimsuit/pair of shorts, flip-flops and a towel for the stop at the Gorges (in summertime).