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Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)
About this experience
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 to expect
Stop 1
we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania
Stop 2
the Tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)
Stop 3 · 1h
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)
Stop 4 · 2h
exploration of a spectacular lava Tube (cave), which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)
Stop 5 · 30min
break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”
Stop 6 · 30min
visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea
Stop 7 · 30min
stop to a local farm for a free taste of the typical products of the Etna area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)
Stop 8
Return to starting point
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
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)
Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
- 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
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
Before you go
- 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.