- Rifugio Sapienza - You will be picked up at your accommodation by your personal guide and driver in a comfortable air-conditioned car and your private trip to the highest active volcano in Europe will start. On the way to Etna, you will learn the geological history of the volcano and learn what it is like for the Etnean people to live on an active volcano.
Your first stop will be at a honey farm on the slopes of Etna where you will try locally produced honey and wine. Then you will continue your ascent between old and new lava flows, black valleys and extinct craters to reach 6560 feet (2000m) above the sea level.
A small walk on a crater will let you reach the panoramic point from which you will admire all the Ionian coastline view. A glass of the finest Italian Prosecco will be coupled with a breathtaking sunset in front of you. Take your time, explore lava formations, breathe in the cristalline mountain air. When you are ready your guide will bring you back to your accommodation.
- Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned car or minivan
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour exclusive to your group
- Local English-speaking guide
- Tasting of local specialties: honey, olive oils, wines, and liqueurs
- Complimentary Prosecco
Your bespoke journey to Europe’s tallest active volcano will begin with a pick-up from your accommodation by your personal guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. En route to Etna, you will gain insights into the volcano’s geological narrative and how it impacts the lives of local Etneans living on this active natural phenomenon.
Your initial stopover will be a honey farm nestled on Etna’s slopes where you’ll sample local honey and wine. Your journey will then progress between ancient and modern lava streams, dark valleys, and dormant craters till an elevation of 6560 feet (2000m).
Following a short hike on a crater, you’ll arrive at a viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the entire Ionian seashore. Enjoy an exquisite glass of premium Italian Prosecco as you soak in the majestic sunset. Feel free to explore lava structures, savor the pristine mountain air at your own leisure. Once you’re ready, your guide will escort you back to your accommodation.
- We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
