The 15 Hiking & Trekking in Italy That Earn Their Price

1.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Leave Florence early for a full day in Cinque Terre, with round-trip coach transport, village visits, and a weather-dependent boat ride. Choose a guided hike from Manarola to Corniglia and Vernazza, or use trains between villages. Some departures combine three villages with Pisa. Guides may include Claudia, Chris, JoJo, or Alessandro.

“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.”

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2.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,178 reviews · from $152

Spend 13 hours exploring Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore with Walkabout Tours. Your English-speaking guide handles the trains and timing, while you choose between a 3.2-kilometer hike from Corniglia to Vernazza or a train ride. From April to October, weather permitting, a boat adds the best coastal view.

“Awesome trip, well organized. The tour guides, Alejjandro, Noemi and Irene are young and very knowledgeable. Walkabout Tours are very professional. warm and friendly. We had a memorable day tour to Cinque Terre.”

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3.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,784 reviews · from $124

Ride the Etna cable car to 2,504 meters, then hike across eruption fields, a lava channel, summit craters, and the Valle del Bove with a trained volcanic guide. Guides such as Edoardo, Giuseppe, and Emiliano are known for clear explanations, steady pacing, and humor. Hotel pickup from Catania is optional.

“We had an amazing tour with Edoardo as our guide! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, always ready to answer questions and really attentive to everyone’s needs. The hike is challenging, but Edoardo takes great care to pace the group, providing frequent breaks to catch some breath and making sure everyone feels comfortable. He explains things in a way that's easy to understand, even drawing diagrams in the ash to help illustrate his points, all while keeping the mood light with a few jokes. Standing on top of an active volcano, above the clouds and in the sunshine, felt nothing short of magical. We came away with an unforgettable experience—highly recommended!Read more”

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4.Mount Etna: Trek to 3000m with cable car and jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,978 reviews · from $62

Reach 3,000 meters on Mount Etna with a guide, riding the cable car to 2,500 meters, a 4x4 to about 2,800 meters, then hiking across black volcanic sand. You’ll see summit craters, the Bove Valley, a 2002 lava vent, the December 2023 lava flow, and the inside of a lava channel. Boots, jackets, helmets, poles, and backpacks are provided.

“Regardless of how you decide to do it visiting Etna isn't going to be cheap. However, it is absolutely 100% worth the money! It is an incredible place and Etna Sud Excursions look after you all the way. They provide the right clothing, sort out the cable car and buses for you and give you amazing knowledge about the volcano they are clearly proud of, all of that with a super friendly welcome. Really would recommend.”

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5.Mount Etna: Summit Crater Trek with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Trek Mount Etna with an English, French, or Italian-speaking volcano guide. Ride the cable car and 4x4 to 2,850 meters, then hike toward Bocca Nuova, the Central Crater, Barbagallo Crater, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Simone, Alessandro, Vincenzo, and Basilio are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing. Summit access depends on weather and volcanic activity.

“Amazing tour and views! The trek to the summit seems unearthly. Highly recommend if you want to see Mt. Etna up close and personal.”

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6.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,545 reviews · from $67

Meet Ashàra’s guide at Rifugio Sapienza for a six-hour Etna hike. Ride the cable car to 2,500 meters, then walk across lava fields toward the summit craters, Barbagallo craters, and Valle del Bove. Guides such as Antonio, Giovanni, Marco, and Massimo are praised for clear explanations and careful pacing, but volcanic activity can change the route.

“The hike was worth every penny. Besides the beauty and unique experience Etna provides, the guide, Massimo, is simply a great person that cares about his job and the nature he works in and you can really feel it. He's full of great insights and information that he passionately shares with the hikers. Friendly, chill, direct, and honest. All together an unforgettable experience, definitely recommend!”

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7.Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,372 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Best value

Hike with Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides from Piazza San Vincenzo to the 400-meter viewing area at Sciara del Fuoco. Guides such as Giuseppe, Giovanni, Federico, and Nino explain Stromboli’s geology and island life as you climb. Expect a steady five-hour outing, sunset views, volcanic bursts, and a dark descent by headlamp.

“Nice Tour, good Guide. Unfortunately the clouds covered the volcano so that we could only slightly see one explosion when it was still to bright”

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8.Mount Etna Trekking Trip off the Tourist Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,351 reviews · from $78

Join guides such as Antonio or Renato for a seven-hour Mount Etna hike from Catania. Travel through old lava flows, walk quiet paths from about 1,850 to 2,400 meters, visit Valle del Bove, and explore a lava cave when conditions allow. Shoes, poles, rainwear, and warm layers are supplied.

“It was a really good trip. Although the weather wasn't great, our guide managed to make it an interesting and fun hike. Recommended!”

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9.Path of the Gods Guided Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 530 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

From Sorrento, ride by air-conditioned minibus to the Path of the Gods for about four hours of guided hiking. Guides such as Nino, Monica, Antonio, and Pepe explain local plants, legends, and farming life. Expect uneven ground, steep steps, route choices, trekking poles, and a possible stop for cheese, wine, and simple food at a shepherd’s hut.

“We left Sorrento at around 8am-ish and wound our way through the streets of Sorrent, on to Piano and Vico Equense and up into the hills through Castello, Pianillo and onto Bomerano with our guide and driver Nino providing a fantastic commentary on life in the area and the history of Campania. Until 12 years ago, The Path of the Gods was a rugged donkey track linking farmhouses and terraced slopes between Bomerano and Nocelle. It’s now a must do for Amalfi visitors which is in no small part due to Nino himself. The views across the Tyrrhenian Sea and down to the towns of Praiano and Positano were, and…”

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10.Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Spend seven hours exploring Mount Etna with a multilingual guide such as Salvatore, Alessandro, or Giuseppe. Walk among extinct craters, enter Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmet and headlamp, then sample Etna honey, olive oil, wine, and other local foods. Optional cable-car and 4x4 rides are available on site.

“Fabulous day! Angelo was the consummate host, accommodating all interests and needs. Caves, volcanoes and lava flows very cool! Honey tasting was yummy and charming. Small museum and beautiful garden.”

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11.Half-Day Mount Etna Morning Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $106

Walk around extinct craters at 2,000 meters, explore a lava cave, and learn about Etna from guides such as Tony, Roberto, Ricardo, or Ugo. Hiking boots, jackets, walking sticks, transport, lunch, wine, and almond wine are included. The pace is manageable, but loose volcanic rock, wind, and weather make proper clothing important.

“We had a great time on this excursion! Our guide, Ricardo, was wonderful - very knowledgeable, friendly, and a joy to spend the day with. The group size was perfect, with just eight of us total. The hike itself was fascinating, especially seeing the craters from the lateral eruptions. We went in early September and didn’t end up needing jackets, but we were very thankful for the hiking boot rentals and walking sticks. The surface had a lot of loose rock, so it could be a little slippery at times, and the wind on the day we went was so strong it felt like you might be blown off the…”

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12.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet your guide at Rifugio Sapienza at 8 a.m. for a strenuous hike across lava flows to Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Max, Fabio, and Massimo explain the geology, gas vents, craters, and eruptions. Cable car and 4x4 tickets cost €65 extra, and routes can change for safety.

“Loved it! A fascinating experience. We were a little disappointed that we couldn’t go to the summit because of unsafe conditions (too much vapor and gas coming out of the main crater), but there was still a lot to see elsewhere on the mountain from past erruptions —craters, lava flows, lava lakes, lava tubes, lava bombs, spatter cones. António was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about volcanology. We covered about 10 km on foot, a lot of it on uneven ground, so you definitely need to be ready for some hiking.. I highly recommend this tour.”

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13.Mount Etna: Summit Trek with Cable Car and snack included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · from $109

Start near Nicolosi and ride Etna’s cable car to 2,500 meters. With an English or Italian-speaking alpine guide such as Pietro or Vicenzo, hike across ash and loose volcanic rock toward the summit craters. Equipment, insurance, round-trip cable-car travel, a brioche, and water are included. Expect steep sections, cold wind, and 4 to 6 hours on the mountain.

“Fantastic experience! So pleased that my boyfriend and I chose Etna Tours to go with! This excursion was fantastic value for money, and what an incredible experience looking down into the craters of Europe’s most active volcano to see it spewing molten lava! They provided walking boots, jackets, helmets and walking sticks. We were able to pay the additional €33pp for the cable cars and 4x4 bus on card. The hike was relatively difficult but we took it at a nice gentle pace and every direction you looked the views were breathtaking. Because we were lucky enough to have such good visibility out guide took us over the centre of…”

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14.Stromboli: sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco – Ashàra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet at Piazza San Vincenzo about two hours before sunset for a guided climb to 400 meters on Stromboli. Guides such as Giuseppe, Pepe, or Fabio explain the volcano, island life, and rock formations. Hiking shoes, poles, helmet, and headlamp are available. Expect a moderate uphill walk, a sunset stop, and a dark descent.

“We booked excursions with Viator in Australia and now excursion to Stromoli volcano. We were always very satisfied. Perfect trip to the volcano. Perfectly organized. We had 1 hour on the upper platform to admire the sunset and the volcanic eruptions. Great experience! We can recommend the trip wholeheartedly.Auto-translated”

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15.Mount Etna: Half-Day Guided Tour and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 264 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on a guided Mount Etna outing with Silvestri Craters, ancient lava flows, a lava cave, and a walk near the latest eruption site. Guides such as Andrea, Giuseppe, Silvia, and Costantza explain Etna’s geology, plants, wildlife, and effect on Sicilian life. A local tasting in Zafferana Etnea rounds out the morning.

“Incredible guide who was very knowledgeable and open to lots of questions. Lots of scenic points and local stories. Pick up was right as expected and the trip was made all the sweeter by a stop at local honey farm.”

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