Mount Etna Morning Trek from Taormina: Hike Extinct Craters & Visit a Winery

Diego was an amazing tour guide, we were picked up directly from our hotel and he provided us with insightful stories about Mt Etna from the moment the journey started, throughout the hike, the trip to to cave and then to lunch at the vineyard. He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and we felt we had a really thorough experience learning about the previous eruptions and lava flows of the volcano. The tour was a good length of time and good value for money with pick up, a nearly 2 hour hike, a trip to the caves and then wine tasting with a light lunch at the vineyard. I would definitely recommend this trip and the tour operator who kept in touch via WhatsApp and responded immediately to any queries we had.

Our guide, Riccardo, was incredibly kind and attentive. He arrived on time to pick us up and contacted us in advance via WhatsApp, making the meeting point very easy to find. The hike itself was wonderful. We were lucky to have great weather, and Riccardo shared many interesting facts and stories throughout the tour. He also made sure that everyone could complete the hike safely and comfortably. The hiking shoes provided were very comfortable, and the entire experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. The winery visit after the tour was also excellent. The sandwiches were delicious, and the wines were equally enjoyable. Overall, it was a very well-organized tour and a memorable experience.

Diego kwam ons op tijd ophalen. Onderweg naar de locatie informeerde hij ons over de omgeving. Hij weet heel leuk te vertellen en was een enthousiaste gids. Tijdens het wandelen stopte hij regelmatig om over de Etna te vertellen hij komt zelf uit de directe omgeving dus wist veel te vertellrn. We hebben kleine lunch gehad en zijn weer terug naar ons hotel gebracht. wandeling is af en toe wel erg stijl. was fijn dat het een ochtend wandeling was. Er wwaren wandelschoenen wat je kunt gebruiken. Verder was er ook goede communicatie met de organisatie.

Gostei bastante do tour, o guia era muito interessante e inteligente, explicou super bem, tirou todas as dúvidas. Oferecem sapatos para fazermos o tour, o que é um equipamento completamente necessário para subir. A Impressão que tiver é que nenhum outro oferecia. Além de que os vinhos eram uma delícia. Van confortável e com ar condicionado. Única coisa é que achei que chegaríamos mais próximos e talvez eu conseguiria ver melhor o Etna. O lado que estávamos, o vulcao ativo ficava atrás do que estava inativo.

Roberto war ein super Guide und hat uns viel (auf Englisch) über Sizilien und den Etna erzählt. Die anschließende Weinverkostung auf dem Weingut war absolut in Ordnung. Leider hat der Winzer uns nichts über den Anbau erzählt. Nette, kleine und sehr interessante internationale Reisegruppe, (8 Personen). Gute, feste Schuhe sind ein absolutes Muss mit Sneaker nicht machbar. Man kann sich aber vor Ort auch umsonst Schuhe ausleihen. Wir brauchen auch keine Jacke, weil es so warm war….

Excellent value for money and a fantastic experience. We were picked up around 8AM and back by 3PM, which was perfect as we still had half a day left to enjoy Sicily. Our guide Ricardo was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared lots of interesting information about Etna, its history, and volcanic activity. Everything was very well organized and ran smoothly. A tip for future visitors: even in summer, weather on Etna can be windy and cloudy. We visited on June 3 and were glad to have fleece jackets and caps. The tour also provides good-quality trekking shoes and jackets if needed. Definitely take the hiking poles offered at the start - they are very helpful on the loose volcanic terrain, especially on downhill sections. The hike itself was easy to moderate and suitable for most people. The winery stop was another highlight: delicious Sicilian sandwiches, generous portions, excellent local wines, and almond wine to finish. Highly recommended. If you’re considering this tour - book it!

trip was excellent. driver picked us up at our hotel on time. longer ride than expected. but beautiful view on the countryside. our tour guide was very informative. trekking shoes are provided if you require it and also a light jacket. it was a fairly warm day. no jackets required when we went. I advise you to use a trekking poles which are provided fairly physical activity. beautiful views and great explanations of lava flows. this is not a trip to the top I believe we only went up. 1,800 m. cave visit was also unique. all those short wine and light lunch are provided afterwards at the winery. overall a very good trip. we were back at our hotel by 2:30. perfect way to spend the morning.