Mount Etna & Alcantara Gorge 4x4 Tour

Enjoy a day surrounded by nature and volcanic landscapes on this 4x4 excursion to Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorge from Catania. Discover two of Sicily's incredible natural parks in one day!

Activity Details

At 8:30 am, we'll meet at Piazza dei Martiri and depart in a 4x4 vehicle to explore Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorge. The journey to Mount Etna takes less than an hour.

Our first stop will be at Mount Etna, known as one of the most famous volcanoes in Italy. Participants will walk along various trails, view inactive craters, and learn how local flora and fauna have adapted to the volcanic environment. The guide will explain the suitability of Etna's slopes for wine cultivation and share insights about this natural park.

After exploring, we will stop at a restaurant for a snack featuring various liquors, wines, honeys, and other regional products.

Next, we will visit the Alcantara Gorge Natural Park to observe the towering rock formations along the river and learn about the geological history of this volcanic landscape.

The excursion concludes at 4:30 pm with our return to Catania.