Mount Etna & Alcantara Gorge 4x4 Tour

Enjoy a day surrounded by nature and volcanic landscapes on this 4x4 excursion to Mout 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 will meet at Piazza dei Martiri and board a 4x4 vehicle to explore Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorge. The journey to Mount Etna takes less than an hour from Catania.

During the first part of the excursion, we will visit the famous volcano, walking along various trails, observing inactive craters, and learning about the adaptation of flora and fauna to volcanic terrains. The guide will discuss the region's suitability for wine cultivation and share additional information about the natural park.

Afterward, we will have a stop at a restaurant for a snack featuring various liquors, wines, honeys, and regional products.

Next, we will proceed to Alcantara Gorge Natural Park where we will explore the dramatic rocky formations created by volcanic activity over millions of years. This is a natural landscape not to be missed!

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