Etna excursion departures from Catania
Overview
Don't miss the opportunity to visit Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe.
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Description:
First stop: Nicolosi (20 minutes)
We will travel towards the southern side of Etna, making a 20-minute stop in Nicolosi, a small village located on the slopes of the volcano. Here you can take the opportunity to make a coffee or take some photos.
Second stop: Rifugio Sapienza (2 hours)
We will continue towards the Sapienza Refuge, located at an altitude of 1900 metres. Here you will have two hours of free time to explore the forest craters and admire the breathtaking view of Etna
What's Included
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Via Cardinale Dusmet
13, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Nicolosi
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Notes: The tour is available in Italian and English. The total duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours. The price of the tour includes transportation. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and a jacket. You will be given a map of any routes that you could do independently. The tour is suitable for families with children.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Etna excursion departures from Catania is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna excursion departures from Catania will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Notes: The tour is available in Italian and English. The total duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours. The price of the tour includes transportation. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and a jacket. You will be given a map of any routes that you could do independently. The tour is suitable for families with children.
