Private Mount Etna Sunset Shore Tour from Catania Port

Experience Mount Etna in the warm evening light on a private shore tour from Catania. Travel with a licensed English-speaking guide to Rifugio Sapienza, set about 2,000 metres above sea level. Walk through a dramatic volcanic landscape, see accessible extinct craters and recent lava fields, and learn how Etna’s eruptions have shaped the mountain and nearby communities. As sunset approaches, continue to a local winery for an aperitif featuring typical Sicilian products and a glass of wine. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and views before returning by private vehicle to Catania Cruise Port. The schedule may be adjusted to the ship’s times and seasonal sunset.

1. 1

   Porte di Catania

   10 min

   Meeting at Catania Cruise Port Meet your private guide and driver at the agreed meeting point at Catania Cruise Port. After a brief introduction, board your private vehicle and begin the journey towards Mount Etna.

2. 2

   Mount Etna

   1 hour

   Transfer to Mount Etna Travel through the Sicilian countryside and the villages on the slopes of Mount Etna. During the journey, your guide will introduce the volcano and explain how its eruptions have influenced the surrounding landscape.

3. 3

   Mount Etna

   25 min

   Rifugio Sapienza. Arrive at Rifugio Sapienza, located approximately 2,000 metres above sea level. Take in the dramatic volcanic scenery while your guide explains the area and introduces the walking route.

4. 4

   Mount Etna

   1.4 hours

   Extinct Craters and Lava Fields. Explore accessible extinct craters and walk through lava fields created by past eruptions. Learn about Etna’s geology and volcanic activity while enjoying panoramic views and the changing colours of the evening landscape.

5. 5

   Mount Etna

   30 min

   Transfer to a Local Winery Return to your private vehicle and travel to a local winery on the slopes of Mount Etna. Enjoy the surrounding countryside as your guide introduces the area’s agricultural and winemaking traditions.

6. 6

   Mount Etna

   1 hour

   Winery Aperitif at Sunset — 60 minutes Enjoy an aperitif featuring typical Sicilian products and a glass of local wine. Relax in the peaceful winery setting and admire the evening atmosphere as the sun sets.

7. 7

   Porte di Catania

   1 hour

   Return to Catania Cruise Port. Travel back to Catania in your private vehicle. The tour concludes at the cruise port at a time coordinated with the ship’s departure schedule.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Note: The order and duration of the stops may change depending on weather, volcanic activity, road conditions, site closures, seasonal sunset times, the ship’s schedule, and guests’ preferences.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.