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Amazing excursion giving you the chance to discover different aspects of the highest volcano in Europe. Live your dream with trekking, lava flow cave exploration and breathtaking landscapes.
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This full-day tour goes from Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and characteristic town of Taormina in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste the typical local products. In the afternoon, before visiting Taormina, you will stop and see the beautiful "Isola Bella" from above.
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This excursion includes an itinerary in stages to let you know and appreciate places of particular natural value within the reserve of the Etna Park up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Thanks to the experience of our staff, on board of 4x4 vehicles you will live an interesting and at the same time fun experience. Starting from the lava flows that threatened entire villages, we will visit the extinct craters and the viewpoint of the majestic Valle del Bove. We will descend into the meanders of the volcano visiting a lava flow cave (lava tube) equipped with a helmet and speleologist lights. The tour will end with a tasting of Sicilian specialties.
IMPORTANT NOTES: If you have a car we recommend that you reach our meeting point in Trecastagni in MontataGrande.
LANGUAGE: During the high season there may be overbooking of reservations for one language. In this case, a tour leader speaking the selected language will be guaranteed in the scheduled stages of the tour.
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See a different side of Sicily with this 5-hour guided tour of Mt. Etna. This is an excursion to old craters and lava flow caves, perfect for the adventurous kind. Enjoy breathtaking views of the volcano at sunset and taste typical local products, all the while on the highest active volcano of Europe.
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Welcome to the very first food tour launched in Catania! Enjoy our food experts in an intense 3-hr walk around the benches of Pescheria fish market and its backstreets. You will sample the best daily selection of street food and have some cheerful toast in places hung out by locals. We select places based on the quality and authenticity of the recipe!
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Your local guide will unveil the secrets of Sicilian cuisine sharing historical info and recipes. In the colorful market, we will show you what you wouldn't notice on your own.The tour features a visti to a special place unknown among the tourist mass. This is a small-group food experience designed for passionate foodies and curious travelers. You will have the chance to interact with your Sicilian guide anytime you want. Along the walk,our guides discuss many topics, such as history, arts, traditions, social and controversial issues.
Get ready to try the best arancini in Catania!
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Each excursion is carried out in compliance with the levels of volcanic risk.
After the meeting and departure from Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza (Etna Sud), with the cable car and 4x4 jeep you reach an altitude of 2,800 meters and from here in about 2 hours of walking through lava flows and environments looking lunar, you reach the Etna Summit Craters at 3340mt. Here we will walk on the spectacular rim of the Central Crater, we will face the dizzying Northeast Crater and we will see at our side the famous Southeast Crater, author of the most recent and impressive eruptions. In addition to the vastness of the summit craters, you will admire a unique volcanic environment, with gas emissions, volcanic bombs and the sparkling colors of the ground thanks to the sublimation of various elements, including sulfur in particular. During the descent we will visit the craters of Barbagallo and cross a lava channel.
Once again at 2500 m with the Etna cable car we will return to the starting point.
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Etna Tour Morning is our half-day itinerary to discover the volcano, which combines a visit to ancient craters at an altitude of 2000 meters and a light trek along a path immersed in volcanic landscapes.
Starting from your accommodation in Catania, the first stop will be a visit to a lava flow cave with torches and helmets.
Second stop to discover the Silvestri Craters created by the 1892 eruption on the southern side of the volcano, the route continues with a trek lasting approximately 1 and a half hours along a path characterized by ancient flows and breathtaking landscapes to discover the Silvestri craters born from eruption of 1892 on the southern slope of the volcano.
The tour will end with a typical Sicilian lunch where you can taste the flavors and food and wine tradition of the Etna area. A moment of pleasure, but also of relaxation before returning to the pick-up point in Catania.
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The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product
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A unique experience that will immerse you in the local culture and history of the city. The local cuisine is influenced by two fundamental elements: the beautiful sun-kissed Mediterranean sea that warms the Sicilian lands and the majestic Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. The combination of these two factors makes Catania's gastronomic offer incredibly lively.
The sale of takeaway food in Catania stems from the encounter of the various peoples and cultures that have lived in the city over time: Greeks, Latins, Spanish, Jews and Arabs to name but a few. Each people has introduced their own gastronomic customs into the Sicilian tradition, sharing in the birth of today's delicious, crispy and lively dishes, often prepared in plain sight by the skilful hands of local experts.
With us you can sample the best of Sicilian street food, walking through the noisy and colourful streets of the historic centre, accompanied by a local gastronomic expert.
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Trek past volcanic craters, ancient lava flows that give the volcano a lunar landscape, the breathtaking beauty of Etna's landscapes under the soft glow of the morning sun.
I will lead you through ancient forests, past extinct craters, and across the moon-like lava fields that testify to Etna's dynamic nature.
We will visit a volcanic cave, a lava tube and I will share the rich geological history of Mount Etna with the breathtaking view of the Valle del Bove.
We'll cap off the morning's adventure with a visit to a traditional Sicilian farm, where you can indulge in a tasting of local products and wines. It's the perfect way to relax and reflect on the morning's experiences while enjoying the flavors of Sicily.
I do my tours with all my passion and my experience is flexible, can be tailored to suit your needs, including the extras but I need to plan it. Write me in advance.
“This experience is available as a shared tour. A private option can be arranged upon request"
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There are many enthusiasts who write to us for information on our Cooking Lesson. Our Cooking Class in Catania is aimed at those who want to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, discovering the unique flavors of our land, in a welcoming and stimulating environment. Each participant will be involved in the preparation of island dishes that can easily be replicated at home. Sicilian cuisine directly from Catania to your home!!!
The Cooking Class is held for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 people and lasts more or less 3 hours.
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Etna Morning Tour is the best ETNA tour to visit the volcano in a short time but in a complete way and discover its fascinating natural landscapes.
This Etna excursion departing from Catania and surrounding areas, you will have the opportunity to visit the highest and most active volcano in Europe.
From the meeting place, defined at the time of booking the tour, you will leave with our vehicles (or with your own car) for a unique experience. Together with our naturalist guides you will begin to know one of the symbols of this wonderful land.
You will be able to admire a varied landscapes and, thanks to the comprehensive explanations of our guides, who are always up to date and available to answer your questions and satisfy your curiosity, you will learn about the biodiversity of the environment that distinguishes these unique places.
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Discover this fantastic place and take wonderful pictures of the location as the characters of White Lotus.
Observe the coast where Greeks first landed in Sicily.
Enjoy the panoramas that overlook the Ionian Sea and on Nebrodi mountains from the high Castelmola, a natural balcony on Taormina.
Admire the medieval architecture of Taormina whose palaces and monuments witnessed a long and meaningful history during a not guided walk.
See the traditional products of the artisanal shops and the elegance of the boutiques which make Taormina a little jewelry box.
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You will explore the highest volcano in Europe, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Discover the Silvestri Craters at 2000 meters above the sea level. You can also visit Taormina by yourself, the most picturesque, panoramic, tourist destination in Sicily.
Panoramic view over Isola Bella nature riserve.
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This full-day tour allows you to go from a morning visit to Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, to the beautiful and surprising valley of Alcantara river in the afternoon. In the first part of the excursion, you will submerge in nature and visit old craters and lava flow caves, enjoy breathtaking views, and taste typical local products. In the afternoon, before seeing the famous basaltic canyon named Gorges, you will walk next the river Alcantara through a lush vegetation until to visit the Gurne, little lakes created by the same river.
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The tour is aimed at all types of customers, from the smallest to the largest, as it is of an easy level. You can admire the enchanting lunar landscapes characterized by the presence of ancient lava flows, flora and fauna.
All this will happen with the presence of a companion who will explain all the secrets and information inherent to the highest volcano in Europe.
- Pick up at an accommodation or agreed meeting point.
- Visit of the Silvestri Craters at an altitude of 2000 meters.
- Visit of a lava flow cave (helmets and torches in
supplied)
- Visit of the "Valle del Bove"
- Visit of the famous lava flow of 1991/93 which reached the gates of
village of Zafferana Etnea
- Tasting of typical products in a local company at Zafferana
- Drop off at the accommodation facility or
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