Best Mount Etna Private Tours Departing from Messina

The Ancient Greeks believed that Vulcan, god of fire and metalwork, had his workshop deep in the bowels of Mount Etna. This dramatic mountain - the highest in Italy - has been an active volcano for about 35,000 years, last erupting in 2007. Take a private Mount Etna tour and discover its other-worldly landscapes with an expert Sicilian guide.Depending on how high you want to go, you can take a cable car ride to the snowy 3000m summit, or stay lower on the flanks of the volcano, exploring the extinct Crateri Silvestri.With your guide you can visit the Alcantara Gorges, delightful villages like Zafferana (famous for its honey) and stop at a boutique winery on the slopes of the volcano, where you can meet with the vintner and sample the flavourful wines. A tour to Etna can also include a trip to Taormina, with its spectacular Greco-Roman ruins.Your guide can customize a fabulous day that reflects your unique travel interests, on your private Mt. Etna tour.