Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina
Overview
This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.
What's Included
- INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
- Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
- The kit for visiting the Cave
- Sampling
- Shuttle bus (round trip)
- Multilingual guide
- All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
- OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
- OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
- Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up is available from accommodations with van access or within a short walking distance of a suitable meeting point, as well as from the port and train stations in Taormina downtown and Giardini Naxos
What To Expect
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Parco dell'Etna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Grotta dei Tre Livelli
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
MYETNA STREET FOOD
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included.
- Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed).
- The kit for visiting the Cave.
- Sampling.
- Shuttle bus (round trip).
- Multilingual guide.
- All that is not specified under “the cost includes".
- OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
- OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps).
- Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina is as follows:
- 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 Mt. Etna and Alcantara river full day tour from Taormina 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
- INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
- Trekking shoes on request. (Please ask by the day before. Late requests may not be guaranteed)
- The kit for visiting the Cave
- Sampling
- Shuttle bus (round trip)
- Multilingual guide
- All that is not specified under “the cost includes"
- OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
- OPTIONAL - Lift to reach the gorges (as an alternative to the steps)
- Optional extras are managed by third parties. Availability/service are outside our direct control
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
