From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour

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Discover the highest volcano in Europe on a full-day tour. Visit a lava cave in safety and marvel at different volcanic landscapes, such as craters and curious lava rock formations.

Highlights

  • Visit Old craters on Mount Etna and see lava flows rocks
  • Trek the paths of the Parco dell'Etna or ride the cable car to higher altitudes
  • Explore a lava cave in safety
  • Sample the typical produce of Sicily
  • Small group (up to 8 people)

Description

Depart from Taormina and head to the Rifugio Sapienza on Mount Etna. Learn the history of the volcano and visit the sites of its last eruptions. Choose to trek along the nature paths of the Parco dell’Etna or get your ticket to take the cable car and a 4WD minibus to 2,900 m. Explore a lava cave with all the proper equipment. Continue down the mountain and stop at a local producer for a delicious sampling of typical delicacies, such as honey and oil. Discover the different corners of the Alcantara River. Walk down small paths, past cultivated fields, and see the natural pools and waterfalls and continue to get up close to different basalt and unexpected lava formations. NOTE: If you’re arriving by car, please meet your guide at the Terminal Interbus Recanati Naxos

Includes

Shuttle bus (return) Pickup in Taormina and Giardini Naxos. From your accommodation, or nearby. Multilingual guide Trekking shoes (on request) Helmets and torches to visit the cave Food and drinks tastings

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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