Top Sicily Cable Car Tours

Visit Taormina and Castelmola on this tour from Messina. During a quick stop in the village of Castelmola, admire a view of the surrounding Sicilian landscape, including Mt Etna. Then head to Taormina to see sights like Isola Bella and the Greek Theatre. Browse local shops or bars, if you wish, and take a walk along Corso Umberto.

Located on the island of Sicily, Mt Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Explore its different aspects on this active tour from Catania that includes hiking up the volcano along a trail to the inner crater. See ancient lava flows, learn about the geological history of the volcano, admire panoramic views and hike into a lava cave.

Take a break from the heat and crowds of the mainland and see Taormina and Mount Etna from the sea on this small-group boat tour. Depart Giardini Naxos to follow the coast, as you admire attractions such as the Grotta dell'Amore, Capo Taormina, the Grotta delle Sirene and the Scoglio dell'Elefante. Dive into the crystal clear waters off Isola Bella for a refreshing swim and relax on board while savoring Sicilian sweets and Prosecco.

Make the most of your time in Sicily on this immersive, small-group shore excursion. Over the course of just half a day, you’ll venture to Taormina (and will discover top landmarks like its Greek amphitheater), will visit the hilltop village of Castelmola (renowned for its impeccable scenery), and will finish with a walking tour of Messina’s historical city center. Port pickup and drop-off, and round-trip minivan transit, make logistics seamless and stress-free.

An unforgettable excursion: ascent by cable car and jeep up to 2850m (tickets not included, €45 per person to be purchased the same morning as the excursion at the meeting point). The walking route begins from here, a fascinating stop will be on some extinct craters, eruptive vents and lava fractures. We will continue up to the Barbagallo craters at 3000 meters. From here you can observe the majestic Summit Craters and admire recent lava flows (01-12-2023), until you reach the inside of a lava flow channel. We will visit the effusive vent of the 2002 eruption and from here we will descend along the sandy slopes to Montagnola from where we will observe the Valle del Bove, a large volcano-tectonic depression. Breathtaking panorama that gives visitors a feeling of arcane power that few other places in the world can convey. The return by cable car allows you to take a last look at this enchanting lunar landscape, for a total of 4 hours of walking

Book now and skip the line. The excursion starts from the bottom station at an altitude of 1,923 mamsl (approximately 6,300 ft) and takes you up to the maximum heights allowed

Choosing us as a reference point for your excursions on Etna means not only choosing safety and professionalism, but above all passion for volcanoes, and for our profession. For us it is indeed a privilege to be able to accompany our guests to the most hidden places of our incredible volcanoes. It is one of our main objectives is to transform our excursions into indelible experiences that will accompany you throughout your life. N.B. The cost of the cable car and Jeep (€ 50) is excluded

The experience allows you to reach an altitude of 2500m and to admire from close the summit craters and the Bove valley on its highest and most panoramic point.

The excursion to the central crater (3,345 m altitude) takes place mainly on the southern side of the volcano and will allow you to visit, in a unique and rare beauty setting, the craters of the highest active volcano in Europe, Etna !

Live an exciting adventure to discover Etna. Accompanied by our volcanological guides you will discover the places and secrets of the highest volcano in Europe. From here we will be able to admire the extraordinary spectacle that the highest volcano in Europe offers us, looking around inside the bowels of the central crater.

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Europe's highest volcano looms large over Sicily, so this family-friendly tour takes you as close to the top as you can. You'll be driven to Rifugio Sapienza, then swap to a cable car and 4x4 vehicle to reach the main crater at about 2,900m above sea level. The views and lunar landscape from here are nothing short of breathtaking. Nature trails, caves, woods, and lava flows typify the landscape that leads to the top of Mt Etna. And after pick-up from your hotel you'll be driven to about 1900m above sea level at Rifugio Sapienza on the south side of Etna, where you'll hop off the bus to unearth some more. On the way you'll learn all there is to know about Mt Etna and its explosive past. And don't worry – there'll be plenty of facts for the little ones to take in, too. Then, you'll get to see it all for yourself during some free time. Switch to a cable car and jump into an off-road vehicle that'll take you rumbling along to the main crater. You'll want your camera for this one.

Mount Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and its fertile slopes produce Sicily's finest gourmet specialties. Experience its striking landscape and excellent cuisine with this excursion. Set off from Rifugio Sapienza by cable car and jeep (own expense) to one of the most recent craters, where you'll continue on foot to admire hardened lava flows and caves. Then relax at a local family farm to taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other delicacies.

Our multi-language high altitude Etna tour offers a unique and breathtaking experience that will take you to explore one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in Sicily. Led by expert local guides. You will have the opportunity to walk on active craters and admire volcanic activity up close. Climb the volcano on foot to the base of the summit craters at 3000m. From here you can admire their volcanic activity. To deepen the understanding of volcanic phenomena, the trek continues to the theater of the 2002-2003 eruption, offering a visit to its splendid craters and a visit to a lava flow tunnel. The itinerary continues with a view of the highest edge of the Bove Valley, allowing you to appreciate the evolutionary history of Etna. Return by cable car. You will be placed in a small group, accompanied by an authorized Volcanological Guide with professionalism and respect for the laws. we carry out a constant assessment of volcanic criticalities.

Do you want to spend a whole day on the Sicilian volcano? You can do it with this tour! Visit with us Etna’s most fascinating places: caves, hot craters, landscapes, woods. But don’t stop here. Push your self… dare the 2700 m!

The AltaQuota Trek excursion is a tour that allows you to experience the emotion of walking literally surrounded by surreal views. The first part of the tour takes place by cable car, from the Sapienza refuge (1960 m) to the arrival station of the Etna cable car (2510 m), from here we will proceed on a trek to visit Pian del Lago, a false volcanic sand that creates a surreal lunar landscape, you will then climb the crater of the 2001 eruption, from where you can admire the nearby summit craters and the coast. Once you reach the lava fronts of the latest eruptions (2018) you will reach a very panoramic area over the famous Valle del Bove, a vast depression generated by the collapse of an ancient volcanic building. The maximum altitude reached with this tour is 2750 meters. LANGUAGE: It is possible to indicate your preference for the language of the tour between Italian and English. In case of unavailability of your language, the excursion will be carried out in English or Italian.

A valid alternative to the summit craters is the Etna excursion 3,000 meters. You go up by cable car up to 2,500 mt. From here begins the walk up to a lateral crater (Barbagallo at about 3000 meters). You will admire the recent lava flows (2021) until you reach the inside of a lava channel. We will visit an effusive mouth (eruption 2002) and from here we will descend along the sandstones to the montagnola from where we will observe the immense Valle del Bove, admiring, on fine days, one view that ranges from the Ionian coast to the interior of Sicily. Duration 4/5 hours.

Freedom Formula Our Tours are structured with a unique formula in the market, the "Freedom". We will offer our advice, logistics, and a tour leader and driver who follows you to suggest the most beautiful corners of our Sicily You will be the one to choose the times, the route, the stops, with the possibility to choose among all the wonderful options that this land has to offer you, of course all in total "freedom".

We take you to discover the most suggestive and magical places of Etna and Alcantara. You can also take advantage of our tours customized according to your needs in a jeep or van, enjoying the volcano in complete relaxation. For the more adventurous it is possible to go on trekking excursions to visit caves and incredible views! For over 10 years we have been accompanying nature enthusiasts to the highest volcano in Europe. The different tours are designed for different types of users: from families with small children to the more adventurous looking for adrenaline-filled landscapes