In a nutshell

Have you ever taken a stroll on a volcano? Our guide will take you to Mount Etna: from the woods and crops at its feet all the way up to the famous Silvestri Craters, covered with dark lava ash. Walk along paths through a lunar landscape, a masterpiece of Mother Nature... or perhaps of a legendary and very resentful giant.

Main stops

Mount Etna
Mediterranean woods, vineyards and valleys of stratified lava
Silvestri Craters, 2000 meters above sea level

The programme

With the port of Messina behind you, look up 3300 meters to the summit of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Accompanied by the guide, you'll discover its fiery history dating back 2700 years.
A history that begins on the lower green slopes of the volcano, carpeted with citrus groves, vineyards and dense Mediterranean scrub. As you climb, you'll see the landscape change and become increasingly barren, until you reach the valleys of layered lava.
Once you've climbed 2000 meters you'll have reached your destination. It's time to get your camera out to capture the famous Silvestri Craters north of Nicolosi, created by the eruption of 1892.
Take all the time you need to walk the tourist trail that runs along the two craters and observe their formation, thinking back to the basic volcanology you learned in school.
Legend has it that what makes Etna erupt is the fiery breath of the giant Enceladus, defeated by Athena and imprisoned deep in the mountain. If you seel some vibrations don't worry, it's only the giant wrestling with his chains.

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.
The bus journey from the port to Mount Etna takes approximately 2 hours.