Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)

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  • Price from
    €85
  • Duration
    5 h to 6 h
  • Group size
    Up to 8 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English, Italian, French, Spanish

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    Overview

    A morning spent walking amongst extinct craters , lava trails and breath-taking sites from the mountain. Your guide will add to the experience by explaining the history, science, traditions of the sites and of the local (culinary) taste!

    (starting from Catania)

    What's included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Helmets and flash lights for the Cave
    • Vehicle transfers with air conditioning and driver Certified naturalistic guides (ita, eng, fra, spa)

    Not included

    • Lunch and Drinks

    What you will do

    • Piazza Stesicoro

      we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania

      Pass by, no stop

    • the Tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)

      Pass by, no stop

    • trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) at sunset around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)

      1 h

    • exploration of a spectacular lava Tube (cave), which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)

      2 h

    • break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”

      30 min

    • visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea

      30 min

    • stop to a local farm for a free taste of the typical products of the Etna area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)

      30 min

    • Return to starting point

      Pass by, no stop

    Meeting point

    suitable for those staying in Etna villages
    comfortable and easily accessible for those arriving from outside Catania (Syracuse, Taormina, Messina, Palermo). Ample free parking available
    Etnavic Info Point

    Pickup: pickups from Taormina are only available for groups of at least 4 people, however, the service has an extra charge.

    End point: suitable for those staying in Etna villages; comfortable and easily accessible for those arriving from outside Catania (Syracuse, Taormina, Messina, Palermo). Ample free parking available; Etnavic Info Point

    Important information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

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