Hiking and Exploring Sicily - Etna, Taormina & beyond

Name: Hiking and Exploring Sicily - Etna, Taormina & beyond
Start: 2025-03-20T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-03-25T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Via Fontanarossa,Catania,95121,IT

Schedule

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am to Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Via Fontanarossa,Catania,95121,IT | Catania, SI

Hike Mount Etna’s surreal lava fields, explore Syracuse’s ancient history, relax in Taormina, snorkel Plemmirio, and trek Peloritani!
WHY GO?
Hiking in Sicily is an unforgettable experience, offering a mix of stunning landscapes, rich history, and Mediterranean charm. Here’s why you should lace up your boots and explore this incredible island:
Mount Etna – Hike Europe’s highest and most active volcano for surreal lava fields, craters, and panoramic views. Unlike touristy mainland Italy, Sicily offers untouched nature and quieter trails. Sicily is an adventurer’s paradise, combining wild nature, history, and incredible food. After a long trek, refuel with arancini (stuffed rice balls), cannoli, pasta alla Norma, and fresh seafood. March offers mild temperatures and vibrant landscapes and just Perfect Climate for exploring the island.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?
- Mount Etna – Hike Europe’s highest and most active volcano for surreal lava fields, craters, and panoramic views. Etna erupts frequently, making it one of the most exciting volcanoes to explore. The higher you go, the more otherworldly it gets—black lava deserts, red craters, and steaming fissures create an almost Martian feel. On clear days, you can see the Ionian Sea, the Aeolian Islands, and the entire coastline of Sicily.
- Syracuse : Once one of the most powerful cities of the Ancient Greek world, Syracuse was home to Archimedes and rivaled Athens in culture and influence. Walk through streets where Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Baroque influences blend together.
- Taormina (our home for the trip) is like stepping into a postcard—this charming hilltop town in Sicily offers breathtaking views, ancient history, and a perfect blend of culture and relaxation. It is perched high above the Ionian Sea, Taormina offers stunning panoramas of Mount Etna, the coastline, and the crystal-clear waters below it is the Perfect Base for Exploring Sicily. The famous Piazza IX Aprile is the best spot for breathtaking sunset views. Take the cable car down to Isola Bella, a tiny island with a stunning beach and clear turquoise waters.
- Parco Marino del Plemmirio , located just south of Syracuse, Sicily, is a hidden gem for nature lovers, snorkelers, and hikers. This protected marine reserve offers breathtaking cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, making it a perfect escape from the crowds. The park boasts dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden coves, and rocky beaches, perfect for a peaceful seaside escape.
-Unlike tourist-heavy spots like Taormina or Etna, the Peloritani Mountains offer true wilderness and solitude. The Peloritani are covered in dense forests, rolling hills, and rocky ridges.Stretching between Messina and Mount Etna, this rugged mountain range offers stunning landscapes, ancient trails, and breathtaking views over the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas.
Trip Details: Start & End Date: Thu, 20 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar Meeting location: Catania airport or Catania city - Meet your guide on Thursday after arrival at airport. Finishing Location: Catania airport (Anytime after 11 am)
Note: If you are leaving earlier or later, please us know in the sheet that will be shared with you closer to the event date, so that we can accordingly make the relevant drop-off arrangements. Difficulty : well marked paths, moderate elevation, sure-footedness & good fitness required Price: Starting from 795 Euros per adult ( Before any discounts)
What is Included:
-Community leader & Local guide for the entire duration
-5 x nights shared accommodation in Taormina in an apartment. Note : Additional accommodation upgrade options are available. Reach out if any queries.
-Breakfast supplies provided for the entire trip
-Transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location.
-Guided tour of Taormina with a local guide.
-Various roadtrips
-Guided on all hikes.
-Gondola ride to Mt. Etna
-Organizing lunch & dinner places. Note: Participants need to pay themselves.
-Access to a WhatsApp Group dedicated to the hike
-Access to a Google Photos album dedicated to the trip where you can share all your amazing pics & videos.
How to get to Catania Sicily?
-Flying is the fastest way to reach Catania airport with direct flights from most European cities.
-You will face temperatures of 20 degree celsius and higher during this trip, so you need to be prepared as well as warm and waterproof clothes in case of cold evenings and rain.