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 natural parks in one day!

Mount Etna & Alcantara Gorge 4x4 Tour

At 8:30 am, we will meet at Piazza dei Martiri and depart in a 4x4 vehicle to explore Mount Etna. We will arrive in less than an hour.

During the first part of the excursion, we will visit Mount Etna, walk along various trails, observe inactive craters, and learn about how the flora and fauna have adapted to the volcanic environment. The guide will explain the significance of the slopes of Etna for wine cultivation and provide additional information about the natural park.

We will pause at a restaurant for a snack of various liquors, wines, honeys, and regional products.

Next, we will travel to Alcantara Gorge Natural Park. We will approach the river to view the tall rocky walls that rise from its banks and discuss the formation of this volcanic landscape over millions of years.

The excursion will conclude at 4:30 pm when we return to the starting point in Catania.