Top Catania Shore Excursions

Mt. Etna is the most striking sight in eastern Sicily, but visiting Europe’s largest active volcano on your own is challenging. With this tour, leave puzzling out the logistics to the experts and explore the volcanic peak via off-road vehicle. Cross lava fields and old-growth forests, stop to take in the views, and learn about the history of the volcano and its native flora and fauna from your guide.

Mt. Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and home to fertile vineyards and farms. With this tour, avoid the stress of navigating the winding roads on the mountain on your own and instead visit the dramatic Silvestri Craters and a farm on the slopes of Mt. Etna with a driver. End your experience with a tasting and lunch at a local winery at the foot of the mountain.

The volcanological guides of Ashàra will make this excursion unique, giving unforgettable moments and sensations. You will be able to observe the craters up close and in complete safety, the security that only a certified and recognized guide can give you. The excursion begins at our info Point Ashàra website price the Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza. After a short briefing and after providing all the necessary equipment, our adventure will begin. With the cable car we will quickly climb to an altitude of 2500m, and from here and we will begin our trekkin between ancient and recent lava flows, up to an altitude of 3000m, from where we will admire the peculiarities of the summit air. Highlights of the tour include: The ancient crater of the Montagnola, Piano del Lago, Cisternazza, Craters of 2002 and the summit area. Descent again on foot up to 2500mt which will bring us back to the starting point.

Sicily is home to some of the most spectacular Greek and Roman archaeological sites in Italy, but visiting on your own means navigating the island’s confusing rural roads. With this tour, reach Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento with a private driver for a stress-free jaunt through ancient history, taking in these remarkable ruins at your own pace.

Leave the navigating to your driver and explore the history and architecture of Sicily with this full-day tour. See several popular landmarks in one day, including the Greek ruins of Agrigento and the Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina. This small group tour through the Valley of the Temples offers an intimate atmosphere.

Experience Sicily through the eyes of The Godfather on a private tour with stops at the movie’s iconic film locations, from the Church of Santa Lucia to Forza D’Agro. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides snacks, drinks, admission tickets whenever necessary, and a wealth of stories often unheard by visitors. Upgrade to include lunch and/or dinner at a classic Sicilian restaurant.

Ascending the southern slope of Mount Etna, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002, and see up close its destructive effects. We will reach an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. Here you will walk on the edge of the craters, admiring the breathtaking landscape. On the way back, we will stop in a Honey Farm where you can learn the procedures for production of organic honey and taste varieties of honey and many other typical products like extra virgin olive oil, wine, Sicilian pesto etc. In Taormina, you will walk through the town enjoying the beauty of the historical center and the city's main attractions (Greek Theater, Cathedral, Belvedere Square). Afterwords, we will visit the characteristic medieval village of Castelmola with its Cathedral and the main square with its wonderful view on Mount Etna. An almost compulsory stop is Turrisi Coffee Shop, where it is possible to taste a special almond wine.

Catania has a world of offerings for travelers: UNESCO World Heritage sites, fascinating history, street markets, and a cuisine that is the envy of the Mediterranean. It can be a challenge to pack it all in one day, but this private half-day walking tour—which pairs the city’s top sights with traditional street food and wine—allows you to do just that. Upgrade to end the tour with a wine and food tasting at a local restaurant.

The historic towns of Taormina and Castelmola are two of the most scenic in eastern Sicily, and with this tour you can visit both without the hassle of public transportation or the stress of navigating the island’s twisting roads. Take in the highlights of Taormina at your own pace and relax over lunch, then head to Castelmola to enjoy the sweeping views over the coastline from its medieval center.

Mount Etna is widely considered among Sicily’s top natural attractions, but its remote location and rugged terrain make exploring a challenge. On this tour, tackle the terrain by powerful 4x4 Jeep—with round-trip transport from Catania and Taormina hotels included. With your guide at the wheel, traverse old lava fields and dense forest, and stop along the way to admire the views and explore Mount Etna up-close on foot.

Pick up from your accomodation at 9.00 am with guide's private car. We will arrive at 2000m above sea level. We'll have a easy walking through ancient craters, lava cave, amazing volcanic landscapes with explanations from the guide. During the morning visit you'll discovering and feel the amazing Etna's volcanic dynamics, surrounded by a lunar landscape. We will move in Bronte town to have a lunch with tipical sicilian dishes and pistachio products. After lunch the vist continues in a pistachio farm, to see and know how and where this incredible plants grow! Drop-off to your accommodation around 16.30pm. Tour for a minimum of 2 people.

Let's explore and rediscover Ragusa, Modica and Scicli. The tour follows an itinerary which includes history, art, faith and culture. We invite you to spend one day visiting the greatest laboratory of Baroque urban development and its surroundings. Hundreds of churches scattered around, impressive basilicas, half-hidden small churches in crowded alleys, buildings with unusual architectural solutions, portals, stories about the ancient noble families, represent the precious heritage of the greatest flowering of Sicilian Baroque art, which makes these places, their atmosphere and their landscape really unique.

Make the most of your time at shore and explore the beautiful Sicilian towns of Taormina and Castelmola. See key landmarks like the Greek theater, Palazzo Corvaja, and the city’s cathedral before heading up to the small village of Castelmola. Here visitors can admire the panoramic views of the imposing Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, and the Bay of Naxos before heading back to your ship.

a unique tour for trekking lovers who want to discover some of the most hidden and naturalistic places of the most active volcano in Europe.

Explore the Mount Etna region on a full-day private tour from Catania. Learn about Europe’s highest active volcano and the folklore from your informative guide. Drive through mountain villages, visit a local honey farm and the Cyclops Cave, and drive up to Rifugio Sapienza at 2000 meters above sea level to admire the beautiful views. Then head to a local winery to enjoy a delicious lunch complete with local wines.

Get to know the beautiful coastal town of Taormina and the famous Mount Etna volcano during this full-day tour. Discover the beautiful lunar landscape of Europe’s highest active volcano as you walk around ancient lava flows and craters reaching heights of 3,000 meters. Then explore the landmarks of Taormina such as the ancient Greek theater and Palazzo Corvaja before heading back to your hotel or cruise ship in Catania.

In 2015 UNESCO declared the itinerary "Palermo Arab Norman and the Cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale" a World Heritage Site. The wealth of this island is also due to the peoples who invaded it and left their inheritances as well as, after the storms, corals and starfishes remain on the shore. With this tour, UNESCO celebrates in particular the legacy of two civilizations - that of the Arabs and that of the Normans, a people of warriors from Scandinavia with influences from Romanesque and Byzantine art - that have deposited in Sicily unparalleled architectural and artistic treasures. We will accompany you to the discovery of these and many other treasures which make our land unique and unmatched with the comfort and safety of our vehicles truly conducted by our reliable and professional drivers.

Etna, besides being the highest active volcano in Europe, is a place of great charm that allows you to live exciting and indelible experiences. You will walk on the old lava flows discovering their secrets and curiosities, but also the devastating effects that it produces in its passage. You will enjoy breathtaking views and scenery, which only a majestic active volcano like Mount Etna can give you. Finally you will also discover the good side of the volcano, which thanks to its fertile land gives us precious products with unique characteristics, which you can enjoy and make yours. All this with the comfort and safety of our vehicles and the precious assistance of our driver guides who will accompany you in this unforgettable experience.

Discover the surroundings of Mount Etna in Sicily on a day trip. Take a Jeep through the Bove Valley and see small villages built on top of the lava from the 1689 eruption, a lava cave, the Sartorius craters, Castiglione di Sicilia, and more.

Tour of the area where the fiction “Inspector Montalbano” is set. Are you ready to discover Vigata, Marinella and Montelusa? Do you want to walk in the same streets where Montalbano investigates? With our tour you will have a film holiday! With our tour you can visit Montalbano Sicily and discover the history and culture of Ragusa, Scicli, Modica, Punta Secca, Donnalucata and the Donnafugata Castle. We will accompany you among the most famous monuments, among splendid churches and baroque palaces, we will cross the Iblea countryside and arrive at the sea. We will be able to advise you on the tastiest typical specialties and experiences to live: it will be an unforgettable journey!

This tour will allow you to get closer to the summit area of Etna where there are active craters characterized by the typical volcanic activity with emissions of gas and sulfur.

Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river.

During this tour, we will admire the wonderful landscape and will walk through the peaceful streets and Churches of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, both used in the shooting of the movie THE GODFATHER. You will really feel the atmosphere of this fascinating and touching movie. To make you get the most out of the atmosphere of the film, we will show you the main scenes shot in each place with the aid of audiovisual tools.

This is a private service for couples or small groups traveling together. Our driver will meet you at the port exit port with a displey with your name written on it.This excursion is customised using a driver. A driver is a chauffeur specialized in driving you around, he is able to provide basic historical information, he can show you the main highlights, is knowledgeable and he has an umbrella of information. The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. The driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. In case you need a Licensed Local Guide you must pay a surcharge and we will arrange for Licensed Guide to meet you directly on the spot.