Catania Tours

Thanks to this tour you will have the opportunity to experience unique emotions, mixed with amazement and fear, for the breathtaking scenery and views but also the devastating and merciless power of the volcano that with its lava flows sweeps everything and changes the ambiance for centuries. But the volcano is also a big good brother for local people, giving them the fruits of the fertile land that you can taste first at the honey farm and then at the winery, thus immersing yourself in the aromas and flavors typical of this wonderful land full of contrasts.

This full-day tour goes from Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and characteristic town of Taormina in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste the typical local products. In the afternoon, before visiting Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella" from above.

Pick-up from accomodation and transfer to Syracuse where you will visit the wonderful Neapolis Archaeological Park for a walk immersed in the history of the great Greek civilization. Afterwords, visit of Ortigia (Syracuse's island) and its historical center, where you can wander around the local market, see and buy local products and souvenirs before sitting in a typical characteristic delicatessen shop (BURGIO) where you can taste typical homemade products like delicious selection of cold cuts and cheese, olives, dried tomatoes, aubergines, mushrooms etc...everything served with hot bread to emphasize the special taste of fresh products. Head out to Noto, one of the most important baroque centers in Sicily, where you will admire the most important baroque buildings in Sicily and taste one of our delicious desserts, like cannolo, cassata, granita etc...

Amazing excursion giving you the chance to discover different aspects of the highest volcano in Europe. Live your dream with trekking, lava flow cave exploration and breathtaking landscapes.

If you are in Catania, or you arrive from a cruise to the terminal, you can spend a day with us of 5 - 6 hours, for an unforgettable excursion! We will pick you up at the place indicated by you, even if not mentioned in the pick up list. Direction Savoca about 1 hour, famous town chosen by the director Francis ford Coppola to shoot some scenes of the famous Oscar-winning film The Godfather. Stop at the Vitelli bar for a photo and tour in the small quaint town. We will continue to Taormina, a charming town called the pearl of the Mediterranean, with its unique Greek-Roman theater, (Entrance not Included) the characteristic alleys, decorated with souvenirs, bars and typical Sicilian clubs. Return to Catania. Catania Savoca Taormina

This cultural excursion will allow you to visit classical monuments of Greek and Roman Syracuse in the archaeological park of Neapolis. From the archaeological park, the tour moves on to visit the Ortygia Island, the heart of Syracuse. In the afternoon, you will be visit the town of Noto, considered a true "open air museum."

This excursion includes an itinerary in stages to let you know and appreciate places of particular natural value within the reserve of the Etna Park up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Thanks to the experience of our staff, on board of 4x4 vehicles you will live an interesting and at the same time fun experience. Starting from the lava flows that threatened entire villages, we will visit the extinct craters and the viewpoint of the majestic Valle del Bove. We will descend into the meanders of the volcano visiting a lava flow cave (lava tube) equipped with a helmet and speleologist lights. The tour will end with a tasting of Sicilian specialties. IMPORTANT NOTES: If you have a car we recommend that you reach our meeting point in Trecastagni in MontataGrande. LANGUAGE: During the high season there may be overbooking of reservations for one language. In this case, a tour leader speaking the selected language will be guaranteed in the scheduled stages of the tour.

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste typical local products, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

During this tour you will reach Mt Etna with expert guide- the highest active volcano in Europe, and then descend to the Mediterranean sea and have a boat tour(NOT Private boat tour) of Taomina coastline and Isola Bella. This is a unique experience to visit the highest volcano and then admire it from the sea! This tour includes private pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or port in Taormina and nearby towns with private car. The boat tour is about 2 hours. If You want private boat tour please write to us. During the tour you will taste "Arancino Siciliano"

Much fun atop the highest volcano in Europe. You will drive quad (ATV) vehicles, 2 people per quad. Our pathways are safe and are a balanced blend of adventure and sport. Our partners are the best and most trusted and insurances, equipment and official guides are always included.

See a different side of Sicily with this 6-hour guided tour of Mt. Etna. This is an excursion to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano at sunset and taste typical local products, all the while on the highest active volcano of Europe.

There are many enthusiasts who write to us for information on our Cooking Lesson. Our Cooking Class in Catania is aimed at those who want to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, discovering the unique flavors of our land, in a welcoming and stimulating environment. Each participant will be involved in the preparation of island dishes that can easily be replicated at home. Sicilian cuisine directly from Catania to your home!!! The Cooking Class is held for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 people.

Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes and the most active one in Europe. It has been erupting for several million years. Mt Etna is one of the greatest and most beautiful volcano adventure destinations in Sicily. After your Etna visit, take a scenic drive to Taormina.  Taormina is an elegant town, known for its good climate throughout the year, along with the unbelievable views of the sea and mountains.

This tour represents a wonderful dive into the past, discovering beautiful Roman mosaics, perfectly preserved over the centuries, testimony to the good taste and inclination to the art of the Roman people, and the beautiful temples, witnesses of Greek civilization, that rise majestically along the valley where the Neapolis Akragas was founded thousands of years ago. We will be happy to accompany you on this private tour. you can relax along the way thinking about the wonders seen, immersed in the comfort of our cars.

Private walking tour for two or more travellers to Catania, the city made of lava from the neighboring Etna volcano. With your private tour leader you will visit the most important sights, learn the amazing history, walk through the magnificent streets and parks of Catania, 'the black city,' as well as taste traditional street food of Catania, such as arancini (rice balls with ragout) Meeting point: Duomo square or Catania port ( If you arrive with Cruise ship)

See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Catania. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.

Welcome to the very first food tour launched in Catania! Enjoy our food experts in an intense 3-hr walk around the benches of Pescheria fish market and its backstreets. On this tour, you will sample the best daily selection of street food and have some cheerful toast in places hung out by locals. We select places based on the quality and authenticity of the recipe! You will try the best baked cipollina in Catania! Your local guide will unveil the secrets of Sicilian cuisine sharing historical info and recipes. In the colorful market, We will show you what you wouldn't notice on your own. You will also have the chance to enter a secret lava tunnel situated downtown but unknown among the tourist mass. This is a small-group food experience designed for passionate foodies and curious travelers. You will have the chance to interact with your Sicilian guide anytime you want. Along the walk, our guides discuss many topics, such as history, arts, traditions, social and controversial issues.

An excursion created for those who love nature and good food. We will take you to visit the most beautiful places of our volcano, passing from lava flows and extinct craters to breathtaking views on vine terraces admiring the diversity of natural beauty. Exploration of a typical lava flow cave with helmet and torch. Guided tour in a typical Etna winery. We will visit one of the best wineries located on the Etna side. After a visit to the cellar we will have the opportunity to taste some native wines paired with typical local products.

An offer you can't refuse! From Catania, travel to the magic villages used by Francis Ford Coppola as scenario of the unforgettable movies of the Godfather's trilogy.

During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients. Your friendly private guide will tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally reach “Rifugio Sapienza” at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.

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.

With specialized guides you will do body rafting in the Alcantara river. An exciting descent in the midst of limestone rocks. At the end of the tour your Tour Leader will accompany you to the nearby village of Giardini Naxos where you will have lunch based on Sicilian appetizers and pasta alla norma. - Private Transfer!

See the coast where Greeks first landed in Sicily, and admire the medieval architecture of Taormina whose palaces and monuments witnessed a long and meaningful history. Enjoy the panoramas which overlook the Ionian sea and on Nebrodi mountains from the high Castelmola, a natural balcony on Taormina. See traditional products of the artisanal shops and the elegance of the boutiques which make Taormina a little jewelry box.