This private full-day adventure from Taormina combines Mount Etna’s dramatic volcanic landscapes with the striking beauty of the Alcantara Gorges. Travelers begin with an off-road jeep exploration across Etna’s northern slopes, following forest trails, ancient lava flows, and secondary craters shaped by centuries of eruptions. A short walk on volcanic terrain offers close views of the mountain’s geology, followed by a visit to a lava cave, where helmets and torches reveal Etna’s underground formations. After the Etna exploration, the experience continues with a traditional lunch in a mountain chalet, featuring local Sicilian flavors. The afternoon is dedicated to the Alcantara Gorges, a spectacular basalt canyon carved by the river over millennia. Guests have time to admire the unique rock formations and natural scenery, completing a well-balanced day of nature, discovery, and regional culture.

Duration:
8 hours

Start Time:
9am

Inclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, English speaking driver, AIGAE guide, Jeep tour, Trekking on Mountain Etna, Lunch, Visit and ticket of the Alcantara Gorges

Exclusions:
Gratuities, anything not aforementioned

Meeting point:
Hotel lobby if centrally located in Taormina

Ending point:
Same as meeting location

Important Information:
Tour operates daily, all year round.

Maximum Pax: 6.

Easy excursion, suitable for people with reasonable physical fitness.

Recommended: sea shoes for those wishing to enter the Alcantara Gorges.

Wear Hiking or tennis shoes and clothing are suitable for the season.