From Taormina: Etna Upper Craters Day Tour

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Enjoy this one-day tour to see the highest active volcano in Europe. Travel by cable car and jeep to the top of Mount Etna with an experienced Alpine guide.

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Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of a cable car and Jeep ride to the summit of Etna
  • Visit the highest active volcano in Europe on a day trip from Taormina
  • Admire the breathtaking views below from a height of about 2800 meters
  • Trek through slopes of ashes and volcanic rocks with an Alpine guide
  • Witness the craters at the summit of Mount Etna from a safe distance

Description

Explore the highest, active volcano in Europe on this day tour from Taormina. Travel by coach to the top of Mount Etna with an expert tour guide. After being picked up, relax as you are driven to visit the highest volcano in Europe with its smoking peak seen throughout Sicily. Drive to the Mount Etna Refuge with the opportunity for refreshments (extra) as you get ready for further ascent.  Climb higher by cable car up to 2,500 meters. Continue by jeeps up to the authorized upper crater zones with the assistance of licensed guides of the Italian Alpine Club (Italian and English explanations). See the 4 distinct craters at the summit area and more than 300 vents on the flanks, ranging in size from small holes to large craters. Stop to admire the eventual activity of the summit craters in a safety zone according to weather conditions. Boots and jacket rentable on site.

Includes

Transportation by bus Cable car and 4x4 Jeep ride Tour leader Alpine guide

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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