Mount Etna

Mount Etna ticket and tours

Italy

Things to do in Mount Etna

4.5/5 (982)

Etna is a Sicilian volcanic complex that originated in the Quaternary; it is the largest volcano in Europe, and it is among the world's most active ones. The imposing Sicilian volcano has, over time become an important attraction for tourists who arrive each year on the island, since it is one of the few active volcanoes in the world easily accessible by anyone.

Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, within the territory of the province of Catania, it presents a surface characterized by a rich variety of environments: cityscapes, dense forests and desolate areas covered by magmatic rock and periodically subject to snow at the higher altitudes.

There are in fact, specialized guides and off-road vehicles that safely lead the visitors to the summit craters. Throughout the year, organized trips allow travellers to closely explore this marvel. Many of these tours start from Catania and aim to hike naturalistic trails, accompanied by expert guides, to discover and appreciate places of extraordinary naturalistic value within the reserve of Etna Park.

In addition, Mount Etna is full of lifeless lava caves that were created in numerous eruptions. Tourists participating in these tours can get down into the underworld of the volcano, equipped with helmets and caving lights, to appreciate this natural wonder!

This volcano is one of Italy's most important natural treasures. On the 21st of June 2013, the thirty-seventh session of the UNESCO Committee, which met in Cambodia, made Mount Etna a World Heritage Site.

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Mount Etna

Mount Etna

Catania

Italy

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3/5
Michael, 22 Sept 2025

“All good till bus due to leave Mount Etna ~ 12:30 . The ~ 2 hours 20 minutes delay due failure of passengers who went or tried to go to top to return in time due to weather . Question : If weather was an issue why were these people allowed to ascend ? Rest of the trip a wash out as a result .”

3/5
Jimbo, 12 Sept 2025

“The guide on the coach was excellent. The guide at Mt Etna we had no contact with on arrival we just had to follow the group. On the day the wind was very strong. The route to the highest point was by foot and a short cut was being taken, because of the wind. We were being sand blasted by ash and the route up a hill was difficult for many. Some said it may be OK when we get to the other side. But we didn't know and turned back as did many others.”

3/5
SLovett, 12 Jul 2025

“This trip was very expensive. Going to the top of the volcano was great, but overall this was too long a day! We were picked up at 6.25 and our hotel wouldn't provide breakfast. We spent 8.5 hours on a bus, returning back to resort knackered. There is a 2 hour stop in Taormina which was too long and lengthened journey time back and also meant we hit rush hour traffic on the return journey.”

3/5
John, 18 Oct 2024

“It was far too long. From a 14 hour day we spent 9 hours on the coach. We lost 2.5 hours to drop offs and pick ups. Eg we were picked up at 6.40am, but didn't get on our way till 8.15am. Absurd. Please reduce the group size and be up front about the travel times. The destinations themselves were fine but ruined by the travel in a cramped coach. Will not recommend to friends.”

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