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.

Activity Details

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

During the first part of the excursion, we'll visit Mount Etna. Participants will walk along various trails, observe inactive craters, and learn how the flora and fauna have adapted to the volcanic environment. Your guide will also provide insights into the volcanic slopes' suitability for wine cultivation.

A stop at a restaurant will provide a snack, featuring various types of liquors, wines, honeys, and regional products.

Next, we’ll visit Alcantara Gorge Natural Park, where we will discuss the formation of this volcanic landscape as we approach the river and admire the significant rocky walls. This is a natural landscape worth experiencing.

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