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Mount Etna and Catania full day excursion from Malta to Sicily

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Overview

Available languages

English

15 hours

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Full day guided excursion departing from Malta with high-speed catamaran to Sicily. Visiting CATANIA and MOUNT ETNA in air-conditioned coaches.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Minimum age is 18 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Virtu Ferries

The departure terminal is situated in Marsa.

15 minutes • Admission Included
2

Catania

start your journey with a guided walking tour of Catania, a vibrant city set at the foot of Mount Etna. Discover its rich Baroque architecture, bustling piazzas, and iconic landmarks such as Piazza del Duomo, the Elephant Fountain, and the majestic Catania Cathedral. Take some time to browse local markets or enjoy a quick espresso in a traditional Sicilian café.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local guide

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned coach in Sicily

Catamaran Crossing

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Mount Etna and Catania full day excursion from Malta to Sicily

Reviews

4.00

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great day out but instructions a bit unclear

    Derrick G,,Feb 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent but a bit unclear on the instructions on timings. If the tour starts at 6.30am, it needs to be made clear that you need to be at the ferry at 5.30am to catch the 6.30am ferry otherwise its easy to assume. I had to call the ferry company for clarity. Good job too as we would have missed the boat and the amazing trip

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  • It pays off a lot if you...

    Dora D,,Dec 22, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    It pays off if you have little time and want to have an overview of Sicily. I wish you had a guide option in Spanish

  • Better explanation, better trip

    Janssen S,,Nov 17, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Bus driver and bus: 5 stars. Tour guide: 5 stars. Ferry: 5 stars. Mt Etna: 5 stars. Catania: 5 stars. Food in both locations: 5 stars. VIATOR: 3 STARS! Please state in your tour description that customers will need to pay an extra 52€ per person to get near the top of Mt Etna and that they won’t have time to get a guide to go to the ACTIVE volcano crater on top. That said, the 7 DORMANT craters you can see after paying a 5€ per person fee is still pretty impressive. Also, the trip goes to Mt Etna first, THEN Catania. This makes sense considering the timing, but also should be explained in the trip description(it’s the opposite presently). A clearer explanation will prevent disappointment and confusion for some of your customers.

  • Trip was as described in...

    Kimberly R,,Nov 7, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Trip was as described in terms of time. It's a long day though. My one complaint was the van - the seats were uncomfortable. If you’re over 5’5””, it’s going to be a long day!

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    bogdan k,,Oct 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Well organized tour everything works like promised . Tickets were waiting for us with explanations were to meet and name of our guide

  • “ A Must Do Trip “

    Jennifer R,,Sep 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The exploration of the beautiful city of Catania -the drive from the port to that city is scenic and Loredana our guide was very informative . Similaly the drive up Mt Etna - amazing and such a difference from Catania. To have both experiences in 1 day was life changing. It may have been a long day but to don2 countries an a volcano all in that period was a unique travel experience . Loredana was essential to this experience. She was knowledgeable engaging informative and very attentive to each of your member. Her ability to keep us interested and together whilst walking through the bustling city of Catania - showed her experience and professionalism. Tour members responded accordingly and ensued we were back on the bus in time. Noting the distance we had to cover we complied on doing so Loredana thanked us several times for that compliance. Gian - Franco the driver also needs to be mentioned. Whilst there was an accident on the return trip to the port and a traffic delay of 45 minutes Gian Franco managed to return us on time to catch the ferry. He also navigated the bus around hairpin bends up the mountain to Mt Etna. Notwithstanding going on several tours around the world - this one remains memorable your 2 tour guides Loredana and Gian Franco made this possible. Thank you.

  • A really nice day out

    Samuel C,,Aug 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A really enjoyable excursion. There was plenty of time in Catania and also on Etna. This trip was really good for having a taste of Italy. It was a long day as we left the hotel at 05:45 and returned at 00:30 but I definitely recommend this if staying on Malta.

  • Waste of a day

    Carmen A,,Aug 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    Catania was dirty and rushed train was told was well worth doing all we seen was a tour of graffiti!!! Mt Etna was not enough time to see valcano.

  • Long trip made longer by unacceptable rules

    Sam V,,Aug 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    This is a long day with short outside experiences. The stop in Catania was nice however only 2.5 hours long so difficult to do anything other than have lunch and a short wander. Mt Etna was what it said. A good one to tick off the list. Restaurants are quite fairly priced but souvenirs are pricey. 3 hours 20 mins was a long time here unless you're hiking. The description of the trip on Viator is very vague with no real itinerary given. Lastly be mindful that although the bus is luxury, there is no WiFi, no phone charging and you are bombarded all the time with reminders to use the toilets at restaurants not on the coach. This seemed to be the main concern of the guide as well as congratulating us all for ' being professional tourists' for being on time. This and the fact we were told there is no eating or drinking on the bus was pretty unacceptable for a tour of this length and cost.

  • Mt. Etna was on fire!

    Nicholas P,,Aug 14, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wasn't sure about it in the first place because it was more than a full day experience but believe me, it worth it 100%! You gave plenty of time in Catania and Mt Etna as well so you have the chance to walk around, experiment in the city etc and also to go up to the Mt. Etna with the lift (lifetime experience for me). If you would like to see Catania and Mt. Etna please do this trip!🫶🏻 Our bus driver and tour guy was both 10-star review!! Do it, do it, do it!!

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