Italy · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the Florence to Cinque Terre day trip, with hiking, boat rides, free time, or an optional Pisa add-on.
“Incredible first trip to Europe with my mom and daughter! Tour guides Naomi and Chris were amazing, knowledgeable and kind.”
See all five Cinque Terre villages from Florence, with trains, a seasonal boat ride, free time, and an optional coastal hike.
“Noemi was wonderful. Pleasant and upbeat and kind. My entire family of all ages enjoyed her personality and professionalism. I would use her again for sure!! Also Alessandro’s high energy was enjoyable. Loved visiting all five places. If I could change anything it would be to have a shorter walk on way back to bus after the trip.”
Hike Mount Etna with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava tunnels, summit craters, and Valle del Bove views on a five to six hour tour.
“Communication was perfect. Pickup at hotel by Serena was punctual. At nearly 69 years old, I was clearly the oldest. The pace worked for me. Emi the guide was patient and helpful to the slower people. With the altitude, everyone was happy for breaks. Terrain varied: uneven icy snow, loose ash, some slightly muddy sections and hard back. Poles provided for stability. Excellent day!”
Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 meters by cable car, 4x4, and foot, with lava channels, craters, expert guides, and wide Sicilian views.
“We had Luciano as our guide, we had a great expierience with him.”
Review of Etna’s 5-hour summit trek with cable car, lava tunnels, crater views, expert guides, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.
“Marco was a very experienced and pleasant guide, which made our activity both joyful and instructive. Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience of Etna!”
Hike Etna’s summit craters with a certified guide, cable-car ride, lava channels, volcanic views, and practical tips for this demanding Sicily adventure.
“We had quite the surprise on our end-of-May trek - Snow! Nello did fantastic though, keeping things light, sharing abundant knowledge, and helping others along the way with guidance, support, and extra supplies to keep our group of varying experience levels together. Ended up being an unforgettable experience! A few tips - This is a medium-hard hike, leaning towards hard for the average person (especially if chilling headwinds are blasting you up a 50 meter ascent). Definitely opt for trekking poles, pack layers, BRING A FACE COVER, and understand that you will be at breath-altering altitude having to perform at times intense physical activity. Once you understand and prepare for…”
Hike Stromboli’s Sciara del Fuoco at sunset, watch volcanic eruptions, and return by torchlight with an expert guide for $35.
“This was an incredible tour. It was mesmerizing to observe the eruptions. It filled me with awe and wonder. The guides were knowledgeable and skillful in guiding the group, keeping safety top of mind. This was an unforgettable experience!!!!”
Hike Mount Etna away from crowded trails, explore lava flows and a cave, and enjoy expert guides, gear, and sweeping Sicilian views.
“Great trip. Easily arranged to meet at the second meeting point, good communication, really knowledgeable guides and a nice small group. Really enjoyed the day. Would highly recommend and not on the usual tourist route that looked really busy.”
Review of the Path of the Gods hike from Sorrento, with guide, minibus transfers, coastal views, route choices, and shepherd hut lunch.
“I was concerned that the hike would be too challenging for me as an out-of-shape 59 year old. But with ample breaks and an easy-going pace and the assistance of a hiking stick, I was so pleased to be able to keep up and manage the occasional steep or uneven parts of the path. Oh, and the food and wine at the shepherd’s hut was delicious and the views were indeed divine.”
Explore Etna’s extinct craters, enter a lava cave, and taste honey, olive oil, and wine on a small-group tour from Taormina.
“The whole trip was great—informative, well organized, and truly enjoyable. The guide was excellent and made the experience even better.”
Hike Mount Etna’s extinct craters, enter a lava cave, and enjoy a light winery lunch with wine tasting from Taormina.
“Our guide Ricardo was just perfect. His knowledge about mount Etna is incredible. He was very kind, explained us everything in details and made our day unforgettable!”
Reach Mount Etna at 3,000 meters by cable car, 4x4, and guided hike, with crater views, volcanic sand, and practical gear included.
“Honestly…. This was rough for me. The tour organization itself and the guide were excellent. It was more that the height of walking on the edge of the crater was scary and some points of the tour were challenging. It was way outside my comfort zone. Also you need to be in decent shape to do this tour. The altitude was not a problem for me and I was ever so slightly concerned about that, but the guide was very good with stopping at the beginning of the tour a few times to get everybody accustomed to the altitude. Again, the tour itself and guide were fantastic. It may have…”
Review of Catania’s Etna nature tour, with crater walks, lava cave, Sicilian tasting, guide tips, costs, transport, and practical advice.
“Such an amazing way to spend our last day in Sicily! Simone was an excellent tour guide and gave us loads of information about Etna and the surrounding areas, as well as a crash course in Sicilian music! We really enjoyed seeing the craters and caves on Etna, and even though it was snowing and very windy (as one might expect in winter) we all felt really well looked-after. And I can only describe the tasting session as being like eating in HD - delicious!!”
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