Italy · HIKING & TREKKING
24 tours
We cover 24 Trail Walks & Hikes in Italy. The 15 below are the ones travellers keep coming back to, each with what it costs, how long it lasts and what the price includes.
Cinque Terre from Florence in one long day, with optional cliff-hugging hikes plus boat views, and an optional add-on to Pisa.
“We book a transport only tour but Joana the bus tour guide ensure everyone is safe and she provided information on every site and she’s very knowledgeable of the history of Cinque Terrre. She’s like a mother to everyone, she’s very protective.”
Florence to all 5 Cinque Terre villages by bus and train, with optional Corniglia to Vernazza hike and a coast boat ride.
“Giuseppe the friendliest funny and safest driver Victoria and Chiara were amazing very engaging friendly and informative it was a pleasure spending 13 hrs with them To do all 5 villages and end with a ferry ride it was the best tour I have ever been on”
Guided hike on Mount Etna by cable car to summit craters and Valle del Bove, with expert guides, helmets, and safety gear.
“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!”
Cable car to 2,500m, then a 4x4 and a guided hike to 3,000m on Etna, with lava channels, craters, and Bove Valley views.
“It was a good experience however the group was too big. 2 car load of 4x4 which is equivalent to around 30. We were split into 2 groups with one group English speaking and the other Italian. They did not keep track of the numbers and we were unable to keep up with the group without them even realizing. We did not continue and paid to take the 4x4 down to the cable car station and took the return ride down while those that followed all the way walked down from 3000m to take the cable car. In terms of safety i strongly felt that this is lacking. The guides…”
Summit Crater trek on Mount Etna with a volcanologist guide, cable car ride, lava tunnel visit, and Valle del Bove views in 5 hours.
“We had a great time with our guide Antonio. The staff was very helpful at all times. The tour started on time and was very organized to ensure the safety measures. The hike, even though was physically demanding, was totally worthy. This was our first time not only on a vulcano, but also watching lava flow live, something you don’t ever forget. By the meeting point, there is a very nice cafeteria (la terrazza dell’etna) that can provide good breakfast before the departure, as well as the water needed to endure the experience. Totally would recommend AITNE for this.”
Guided Etna South hike with cable car to 2,500 m, crater-rim views, lava channels, and geology talk on a 6-hour trek.
“With Etna erupting the night before our hike, we were happy to see that the guides adapted and took us as high as safely possible. I particularly appreciated the fact that our guide, Giovanni, offered to guide us back down on foot because I lost my ticket for the return trip by cable car.”
Sunset hike on Stromboli to Sciara del Fuoco, with headlamp and helmet, ending in lava-lit skies over the Aeolian Islands.
“Amazing tour, our guide Giuseppe was super experienced and skilled! Sciara del fuoco is a unique place. Trekking is about 9km, with a lot of pauses to rest.”
Off-road Etna trek from Catania to Valle del Bove and Silvestri Craters, with naturalist guide, included gear, and lava cave options.
“I highly recommend booking you trek up Mount Etna with Marco and Antonio. Both are extremely charismatic and took the time to explain everything, as well as providing a few good laughs along the way. We were definitely off of the regular tourist paths and got to truly enjoy the beauty of Mount Etna! Would definitely book through them if we were to go hiking here again. A truly unforgettable experience!”
6-hour guided Path of the Gods hike from Sorrento with AC transfers, trekking poles, and a shepherd hut stop above Amalfi.
“This was such an amazing day! I was thinking of going on my own and am so glad I joined this group. They made sure to have plenty of breaks along the way, explained so much to us and really enjoyed our guide’s personal stories too. We had a lovely picnic half way and this was a trip highlight for sure.”
Small-group Etna hike plus a lava cave and farm tastings from Taormina, with views, helmets, and local wine and olive oil.
“The whole trip was great—informative, well organized, and truly enjoyable. The guide was excellent and made the experience even better.”
Half-day Mount Etna trek from Taormina: extinct crater rim hike, lava cave visit, volcanology guide, and a winery lunch with wine tasting.
“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’s high craters with cable car, 4x4 and trekking, plus epic views from the Barbagallo rim across eastern Sicily.
“We had an unforgettable excursion to Mount Etna. The landscape was breathtaking. Our guide was Italian but spoke French, which made the experience even more enjoyable and accessible for us. We had a great time from start to finish. Highly recommended! (To future visitors: please remember to respect the environment and the guides.)”
Catania to Etna for craters, a lava cave, and a farm tasting of honey, olive oil, and wine with a guide and hike options.
“Interesting trip, guide is very friendly and provided many history of Catania and Mt Etna. highly recommended.”
Guided Mount Etna hike through Valle del Bove from Catania, small group, helmets and trekking poles included, crater views.
“This was a fantastic experience! We were able to hike to 2750m on the Etna in the hands of responsible, knowledgeable, and very able volcano guides who showed us the beautiful Etna. Would 100% recommend this tour, which was the highlight of our Catania travels.”
Guided Etna south-side summit hike to crater rims with volcanologist, climbing from Sapienza to 2,800m, plus lava and crater views.
“I really want to thank the Whole Team at Ashàra Volcanological Guides we had a great experience It was my first time doing this type of activities, and It was all managed on time and with great professionalism, they provided us with the necessary equipment, and made sure we felt safe. They even managed to book a drive to pick us up in such short notice. I want to thank Simon our Guide, because he shared great knowledge in volcanology, shared interesting facts about Mount Etna with us, and guided us with his great Leadership skills. I was having second thoughts on doing the last crater path since I am…”
