Excursion Etna at sunset

Afternoon excursion to Mount Etna

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From Catania: 01/04 to 03/11 - Every day
From Taormina: 01/04 to 03/11 - Every Monday / Wednesday / Saturday

Description

After meeting our expert guide, you will embark on a fascinating experience focused on nature and the authentic flavors of the region.

The first stop will take you to a farm, where you’ll immerse yourself in the scents and tastes of local tradition with a tasting of honey, extra virgin olive oil, and other typical products. This will be a unique opportunity to savor local delicacies that tell the story and culture of the area.

The afternoon will continue with an adventure to explore a lava flow cave: equipped with helmets and torches, you will venture into this captivating natural environment, formed by ancient volcanic activity. The guide will lead you along the path, explaining the cave's formation and sharing intriguing details about the volcano's geology.

Next, you will reach Rifugio Sapienza, located at an altitude of 1,920 meters, where an unforgettable walk will begin. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore one of the stunning Nature Trails of the Etna Regional Park, an itinerary surrounded by extraordinary landscapes. Walking among lava flows from the most recent eruptions and observing the famous Silvestri Craters, formed during the 1892 eruption, you will witness up close the power and beauty of Europe’s most active volcano.

At the end of the excursion, a breathtaking spectacle awaits you: sunset on Mount Etna. The warm colors of the sun dipping below the horizon, combined with the grandeur of the volcanic landscape, will give you with a unique and unforgettable emotion.

Finally, you will return to the original meeting point, your heart filled with wonder and unforgettable memories of this extraordinary experience on Mount Etna.

Recommended equipment

Windbreaker / Tennis shoes / Water / Hat and sunglasses.

Family

Tours suitable for the whole family, including children under 12 and seniors.

Nature

Nature tours, suitable for those who want to be in close contact with the environment.

Trekking

Tours that include trekking routes, of easy, medium, or difficult difficulty.


With departure from Catania

Date Price Web Price*
From 01/04 to 03/11 59.00 € : 12+
49.00 € : 3-12 years n.i.
20.00 € : 0-3 years n.i.
51 € : 12+
44 € : 3-12 years n.i.
20.00 € : 0-3 years n.i.

With departure from Taormina

Date Price Web Price*
From 01/04 to 03/11 69.00 € : 12+
59.00 € : 3-12 years n.i.
20.00 € : 0-3 years n.i.
61 € : 12+
54 € : 3-12 years n.i.
20.00 € : 0-3 years n.i.

The price includes

Shuttle bus (return) / Multilingual guide / Trekking shoes (on request) / The kit for visiting the Cave / Sampling

The price does not include

All that is not specified under “the cost includes”.


Tour program (about 5 hours)

  • 1

    Pick-up

    At the chosen accommodation or meeting place

  • 2

    To the Volcano

    After crossing the border of the city you will start the ascent towards Etna, crossing some of the characteristic Etnean villages.

  • 3

    Sampling

    During the route, will be made a stop at an organic farm where you can enjoy a selection of local products.

  • 4

    Lava flow cave

    Before arriving at the Rifugio Sapienza, the guide will make a stop at one of the most suggestive lava flow caves of the Etna Park

  • 5

    Etna Nature Park

    Once you reach an altitude of 2000mt our guide will lead you along a suggestive trekking path and together you will wait for the sunset

  • 6

    Return

    The tour will end at the pick-up location.

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