Etna Hike + Alcantara Gorges

On this hiking route, you'll walk on the slopes of Mount Etna and explore the Alcantara Gorges, admiring lava landscapes, vineyards, and basalt cliffs.

Hike Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel or Port of Messina to set off to the northern slopes of Mount Etna, our starting point. This destination is ideal for hiking enthusiasts and those interested in this natural wonder in Sicily.

We will hike for approximately 3 hours among ancient craters, enjoying volcanic landscapes, vegetation, and evidence of the last large eruption from 2002.

After the hike, our vehicle will take us to the vicinity of Castiglione di Sicilia, crossing the Sicilian countryside and vineyards until we reach the Alcantara Valley. Here, we will enjoy a picnic-style lunch with typical island products.

Post-lunch, we will visit the shores of the Alcantara River to see the volcanic cliffs and basalt walls. You may swim, take photos, and visit the Alcantara Gorges, especially vibrant between April and July due to seasonal flowering.

Finally, we will return to Messina and conclude the tour after a total of 7 hours.