Tours and Trips in Catania

Enjoy the thrill of the great outdoors with a quad bike tour on Mt Etna or in the Alcantara Valley in Sicily. Soak in the views of the enormous volcano as you ride around its base. Steer the quad bike yourself or ride along with a passenger.

The small villages around Etna and the Taormina coastline are best experienced intimately and at a relaxed pace, so skip the hassle and crowds of group tours on this private guided tour. Reach the summit of Mount Etna and, after taking in the views, descend to the Mediterranean Sea for a boat tour along the coast with a traditional Sicilian lunch and wines on board.

Sicily produces some of Italy's finest wines and a private wine tasting tour ensures an intimate experience. Discover the secrets of winemaking on a guided tour of the Planeta wine estate; sample Sicilian wines, olive oils, and regional specialties during an expert-led tasting; and enjoy spectacular views of Mt Etna and the surrounding vineyards.

Combine a nature walk on Mount Etna with some leisure time in Taormina on this small-group tour from Catania. Enjoy the scenery on the ride to Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, then disembark with a nature guide and your small group for a walk through the landscape. Learn about the environment, flora, and fauna of Mount Etna, including entrance to a lava cave. Visit a company producing local honey and olive oil, then move on to Taormina for some free time to explore independently.

Explore Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, as well as, the lovely town of Taormina on this day trip from Cefalu in Sicily. Drink in the amazing views during the drive to the imposing volcano and consider choosing the optional cable car and jeep ride to the top of the steamy craters. Take the rest of the afternoon to discover Taormina, stopping by the centuries-old Greek theater, lingering in Piazza IX Aprile in the center of town, or lounging on its amazing beaches.

Lumbering, volcanic Etna is the queen of eastern Sicily, with dominating, varied landscapes that draw visitors for day-hikes and bus excursions. Often, these quick affairs don't take visitors close enough for long enough to experience the mountain's majestic allure. This tour takes you closer, on a trek from the wooded forests of the Etna Park across volcanic deserts to the summit. Plus, 1-night accommodation and transportation to and from Catania are included.

Experience the peaks and valleys of Sicily in one day trip from Taormina, exploring both the foothills of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges along with the Medieval town of Randazzo! Visit the volcanic canyons of the picturesque Alcantara Gorges followed by a stop in Randazzo to see the Basilica of Santa Maria. Hike into the foothills of Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, or upgrade for a chance to go up to the volcano's upper areas for a walking tour of the craters.

Towering Mount Etna is one of the most popular sights in all of Sicily, but organizing transportation to the volcano's craters can be a challenge. This convenient bus tour from Taormina makes it possible to drive past charming villages along the way to Etna, spend a few hours at the Silvestri Craters, and shop for local products and souvenirs (own expense) without worrying about parking. Plus, you'll be back in Taormina by lunchtime.

See southern Italy in style with this eye-pleasing trip around Mount Etna via a vintage mid-20th-century train on the Circumetnea Railway. The train journey includes visits to the canyons of Alcantara Gorges (admission at own expense), an amazing natural setting made up of black lava rock walls up to 160 feet (50 meters). And then explore the base of Mount Etna, Sicily's legendary volcano that is 11,000 feet (3,300 meters) tall. Optional upgrade to ascent by cable car up to 2,500 meters and continuing on board jeeps up to the authorized crater zones at approximately 3,000 meters with the assistance of licensed guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club); stop to admire the eventual activity of the upper craters in a safety zones according to weather conditions. From November 1 to March 31, this tour does not include the train ride nor the optional upgrade.

Discover the unique wines of Sicily's Mt Etna DOC with a full-day tasting tour led by a sommelier guide. Visit three wineries on the slopes of the active volcano, where you can admire terraced vineyards and learn about historic and modern production methods. Use your taste buds to truly appreciate Etna's distinctive terroir with samples of several varietals at each stop, and cap off the day with a gourmet lunch in the garden of a family-run estate.

The majestic peak of Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and the natural wonder is even more enchanting at sunset. On this 8-hour tour, leave Taormina in the afternoon, ride the Mt Etna cable car, then continue by Jeep to the summit in time to watch the spectacular sunset over the Sicilian countryside.

Taste your way through the bustling markets and piazzas of Catania on a mouth-watering, half-day culinary tour. Visit fish markets, bakeries, bars and stalls to sample the best Sicilian street food with a local guide. Try regional specialties like 'arancini' (stuffed fried rice balls), fizzy drinks, 'cipollata' (bacon-wrapped onions), 'zibibbio' wine and decadent cannoli. Learn what makes Sicilian cuisine unique from the rest of Italy while discovering some of Catania's cultural treasures.

Mount Etna is Italy's largest and most active volcano, and the most adventurous way to explore is on a trekking tour. On this half-day hike from Catania, peek inside a lava cave, explore the dramatic craters of the Valle del Bove, and enjoy spectacular views of the volcanic landscapes.

Shun the beaten path and discover the Sicily time forgot as you explore a mountainside village in a small group with translator/guide. Meet artisans, spinners, and weavers; learn how milk becomes cheese; taste some of Sicily's most delicious dairy products and local wine along with food that's travelled precisely zero food miles. Your journey starts and ends at Palermo Centrale station: tickets are at your own expense.

Explore Europe's largest active volcano this day trip to Mt Etna from Taormina. Relax with transportation to the base station of Rifugio Sapienza and then take off through the foothills for three hours of hiking at your leisure. Alternatively, upgrade your ticket for a trip up to the upper craters and a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters. Soak up scenic views from the UNESCO-listed spot before concluding with transportation back to Taormina.

Scale the slopes of Italy's famously active Mt Etna on this full-day 4x4 tour from Taormina. Travel up rugged mountain tracks in an off-road vehicle and trek by foot to a stellar lookout point with views of lava flow basins and cave tubes created by the 2002 eruption. After descending from the volcano, head to a local place for a typical Sicilian lunch of cheeses, cured meats, pasta and dessert served with wine.

Get out of the tour bus and into the heart of Sicily's rugged beauty with this 3-day mountain bike tour of Mount Etna and Nebrodi Park. Your bike rental, guide, lodging, transfer service, and train ticket back to Catania are included so you can focus on exploring two of Sicily's most magical places: lumbering, volcanic Mount Etna and Nebrodi Park, with its remote villages, lakes, and special wildlife.

Explore underwater world in the Natural Reserve of Cyclops on this boat tour from Acitrezza. Diving equipment and attention from a professional dive guides included as you submerge to get views of the volcanic rock seascape, saraghi, salpe, Octopus, red starfish, and seaweed of Poseidon. Dive depths range from 23 feet (7 meters) to 98 feet (30 meters).

Spend a day discovering Europe's highest active volcano and lava caves on a 6-hour Mt. Etna tour. As you travel from Catania, you'll learn all about the infamous Sicilian volcano from a guide. Then, leave the vehicle to trek along the trails of Parco dell'Etna, and visit an intriguing lava cave back at ground level. On your return to Catania, you'll have time for a last stop at an organic farm where samples of wine and honey await.

Trek around Mount Etna on this 6-hour tour with a small group and an expert trekking guide. Set off from Taormina to spend the day learning about the volcano's history, exploring craters and lava caves. Stop at a local chalet for an included snack and wine. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged on request.