Location: Nicolosi
Top Things to do in Nicolosi
Top 10 Walking Tours in Nicolosi, Sicily
Nicolosi (Sicilian: Niculùsi) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Catania.
Restaurants in Nicolosi
1. Elite Etna Sunset From Catania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
• Catania pick-up and drop-off (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 39 Catania) • Enjoy the tasting of typical products • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove LASTS ABOUT 5 HOURS
Inclusions: Insurance, Light refreshments, Professional guide, Use of helmet and torch, Transportation by 4WD vehicle/Minivan maximum 8 people and one guide, Snacks
Exclusions: tips and optional personal purchases
Reviewed By PhillipK967OU
Terrible!!! This enterprise is not trustworthy. Cancelled our trip the night before without any reason. Unfriendly by text messaging and
2. Etna and Taormina tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean".
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
Exclusions: Entrance to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
Reviewed By 976rainert
After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie
3. Etna North excursions departing from Piano Provenzana
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The 2002 eruption was among the most impressive and devastating in recent years. The route allows you to discover and study the many volcanic morphologies, related to the eruptions that followed one another on the northern slope of Etna. It will also be possible to visit the eruptions on the side of 10 September 1911 and 17 June 1923 which threatened the town of Linguaglossa. You will climb along the pyroclastic cones of the 2002 eruption until you reach the maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Once on the 2100 meter Crater it will begin the descent into a sandy channel that will lead us back to the starting point of Piano Provenzana. Program: Initial briefing Beginning of the trek Visit to eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Descent on trekking to the starting point. Price includes Volcanological or Alpine Guide Helmet Price excludes K way Trekking shoes Compulsory equipment Packed lunch Layered clothing Trekking shoes Windbreaker or down jacket
Inclusions: Accompaniment with Volcanological Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Guide598308
I was lucky to be accepted with Daniele's group even though it was last minute booking and I really enjoyed the experience thanks to the great organisation. Daniele was very careful with his group, and took the time to explain us all the specificities of this mythical volcano, the tour is very complete with a lot of different aspects explored throughout the journey. I totally recommend to book with guidetna.it, you are in safe hands :)
4. Etna Offroad excursion
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the famous Alcantara Gorges, the natural canyon with high walls of columnar basalt protected by the Alcantara River Park Authority. The tour on our off-road vehicles will continue on Etna where ancient craters, eruptive vents and breathtaking views await you!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Elmi, Nature guide
Exclusions: Lunch
5. Etna, Trek Valle del Bove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
A trek in one of the most suggestive places in Etna. The Bove valley is a treasure chest of rare beauty, the heart of a primordial Etna, a place where nature takes its course without being affected by man. A journey through the geological history of Etna descending on the amusing slopes of volcanic sand surrounded by unique geological structures.
Inclusions: The price includes the Volcanological guide and the equipment (trekking shoes, jacket, sweatshirt, sticks). The price of the cable car is not included.
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Michel M
Unprofessional, unkind and unsafe Long story short: I spent one day arriving at the Etna and they knew it, I paid them with my credit card but lost it on the path to the cable car, they left without me refusing to advance the money so that I would pay them on my way back, and when I finally went through the cable car some minutes later, they refused to wait for me. Fortunately, another tour took me. Before the cable car incident, the Aitne guide wanted to go without me having a helmet and was angry at me for asking for one. I came to do a sunset tour but the bus was late and they did not want to wait for me if I take a taxi anyway. So I came the next morning. We communicated through text messages and the only indication I had received is that the tour begins at 9am. I asked for more details and tried to phone, but had much difficulty to reach them (that morning and before). At some point that morning, I got the French secretary on the phone, and she advised me not to come, even though I was very close, because there would be a high chance they cancel because of the weather. Having made such a long trip to be so close, I came anyway, it was not cancelled. I was there at 8:15, but finally they say the start at 8:30. Giuseppe was the guide. He was shouting at me to hurry, but without telling me clearly what I ought to do. I had to ask several times for him to answer shortly the question and mainly just saying to be quick (about what?!) and even mocking my legitimate questions. I paid at the secretary’s desk, who unlike Giuseppe is professional, and she told me to get a helmet. When I asked Giuseppe, he was unhappy and said I should have asked earlier (but I did ask, he just did not listen!). It means he is supposed to take care of our safety, but did not even bother have me have a mask, and on top of that was angry I asked for one! Before leaving, he said I should not ask too many questions during the tour! Arriving to the cable car, I did not find my credit card. Now I understand that because Giuseppe was shouting at me to be quick, I opened a new bag and quickly put everything I did not need in it, and my card should be inside, but because I was hurried by them to find it quickly I did not think at this new bag who was not under my eyes. Because I did not find it, and I had no cash, I asked the secretary just for the money to be advanced and that I would pay once back, with the card if I find it or with Paypal or else otherwise. But she blankly refused. Even though all of that was because they hurried me and it pushed me to lose it in one of the bags. Giuseppe left without me, but they had another group, and the secretary even indicated to the new guide to refuse this! I said I will ask somebody in the group, but the secretary said I will never find somebody to "give" such amount of money (even though, of course, it was not a gift I was asking!). The secretary then told me they left. Finally, I went through the cable car without their help, and I send a text message to the secretary saying I am on the way so they just have to wait for me a few minutes. She blankly said "no" and then that I should go back! Finally, another tour was at the top, they kindly accepted I join them and I had a wonderful time in the Etna. It is so nice that I did not do the tour with Giuseppe, who, even before beginning, was talking down to me and was telling me "not to ask too many questions" during the tour. The secretary said herself they would reimburse me. When I got back she was not there, and the guide Giuseppe refused at the beginning to give me the money. Then he said he will ask the bar. The other tour who took me was waiting for me, but at least 10/15 minutes later, and in spite of my multiple asks, he was not coming to the bar to do this. I asked another guide of Etna and, finally (!), he did it! Because the other tour was waiting, I did not look enough, and I realized only in another city that there was an additional bag. I asked people to take the bag back from them, and they made no issue regarding this, but I have not heard from any of them regarding my bag with my expensive headphones in it. (If I get my headphones, I will edit this comment accordingly.)
6. Etna Summit Area (2900 mt) Lunch and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
This entire day tour will allow you to get to the base of the summit craters of the Etna: thanks to the ascent by cableway and off-road vehicles you will arrive at 2900 meters of altitude, where you will have a unique walk around the base of the active summit craters, accompanied by our naturalistic expert and a volcanological guide. Afterward, you will explore the incredible volcanic underground by visiting one of the striking volcanic cave of the Etna, and then, after a lunch based on local typical products, you will visit the amusing Alcantara Gorges.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Cableway and Off-Road vehicle tickets, Expert Naturalistic Guide, Volcanological Expert Guide, Alcantara Gorges Ticket, Insurance
Exclusions: Everything not specified as "Included"
Reviewed By jacke758
We had a very nice day out with beautiful hiking and some excellent wine and food. Pepe was very good company, spoke excellent English and was knowledgeable about Etna but also much more. There is not too much driving from Taormina which is good. Would reccomend as a day trip! Also was COVID safe throughout.
7. Etna and surroundings
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Together with us you will have the opportunity to experience the Etna volcano together with certified professionals and nature lovers. A tour of nature and flavors that offers you the opportunity to visit, in complete safety, ancient craters, lava flow caves and, finally, lets you get to know the intense flavors of this land up close with a free tasting of typical products.
Inclusions: Helmets and Flashlights
Exclusions: The tour price does not include lunch or bottled water
8. Etna Sunset Tour - Pickup from your Hotel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this tour, you will admire the panoramic view from the top of the legendary Mt. Etna when the sun goes down. On the way ,you will see old lava flows and craters gazing upon the beautiful natural scenery of Sicily. An unforgettable experience to get lost in the treasures of nature. A short stop is scheduled to an extinguished crater at 1950m a.s.l., walking on the edge of the crater. All our tour guides and drivers are certificated according to the Italian law. Due to COVID-19 pandemic we follow all guidelines from WHO and Italian Government to guarantee your safety. • Pickup and Transfer service, departing from Catania between 15:00-16:00 (it depends on the season) • Guided tour in at 1800-2000m. • Arrival in Catania between 20:00-21:00 (it may be flexible)
Inclusions: Nature Guide, Pickup and Transfer service from Catania, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and Drink
Reviewed By TravellerSL1
We were picked up by Theresa who was our fabulous guide. She was phenomenal and very accommodating. Her knowledge was spectacular and she made sure that we got to see everything. Would definitely hope to Come back again and use lemon tours and Theresa! Tour was great, Savoca was beautiful and the scenes were the movie was filmed still nostalgic. Fantastic tour experience.
9. Trekking to the Summit Craters of Etna - Ashàra Volcanological Guides
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Live the unique experience of conquering the summit of the highest active volcano in Europe accompanied by volcanological guides with proven experience and capable of transmitting the passion for these exceptional activities in the midst of nature.
Inclusions: Free rental rock helmet, High-necked hiking shoes, Trekking poles, Windbreakers + gloves
Exclusions: Backpack 10/20 L, at least 1.5 L, Snack and packed lunch, Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets, Socks
Reviewed By 857carinev
We loved our excursion, it was even better than expected. Our guide Pepe was very knowledgeable and kind. Before booking we were considering going up by ourselves and stop at 2900 meter but are SO GLAD we did this tour. I honestly feel it’s a completely different experience being able to go up to 3300 meters. We could hear the volcano growling and the lava spouting up but didn’t feel unsafe at any point - Pepe was great. I would say the hike was slightly more intens than expected with steep declines but as long as you’re reasonably fit it shouldn’t be an issue - it only made it more fun for us. Highly recommend!!!
10. Half day Trekking Tour on Etna
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 18 reviews
Arrived with the means at an altitude of 2000m the ascent begins along the path that, between a forest of pines and brooms and native vegetation, will lead us to one of the most evocative views of the Del Bove valley.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
Exclusions: Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
Reviewed By 976rainert
After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie
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