About this tour
This private six to eight-hour tour from Syracuse takes you up Europe's highest active volcano by comfortable air-conditioned car with your own licensed guide. You'll explore authentic villages, taste honey and local produce at a farm, reach Rifugio Sapienza at 2000 metres where the Silvestri Craters command views across Sicily, then descend to a winery for lunch paired with Etna's distinctive red and white wines. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Private car and guide—just your group, no strangers
- Silvestri Craters and panoramas at 2000 metres elevation
- Local honey farm with tastings of regional produce
- Lunch and wine pairing at a top Etna winery
- Optional cable car and jeep ascent to 3000 metres
- Authentic mountain villages en route
What to expect
Your guide collects you from Syracuse and drives you into Etna's foothills, stopping at a honey farm where you'll sample jams, olives, olive oils and local liqueurs. The route winds through genuine villages before reaching Rifugio Sapienza, a mountain refuge where the Silvestri Craters—dark cones formed by past eruptions—dominate the landscape. The vistas stretch across the Ionian coast and inland valleys. You'll have time to browse shops or grab a drink. If you opt for the cable car and jeep upgrade, an Alpine Guide takes you higher. Lunch follows at a quality winery: fresh local food and Sicilian wines in a setting overlooking the volcano.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket—temperatures drop at altitude. The cable car and jeep ascent to 3000 metres costs €78 per person and isn't included. Minimum party size is two people. Infants sit on an adult's lap; specialist seats are available. All areas are wheelchair accessible. Moderate fitness required.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.