Discover the highest active volcano in Europe, through nature and flavours, ancient craters and lava flows, lunar scenery, lush forests and breathtaking landscapes. Take in views of the Valle del Bove and explore a lava cave equipped with helmets and torches.
Duration:
6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- We will admire its old, extinct craters at an altitude of 2000 meters and amazing views of the Ionian Coast, from Taormina to Catania. We will also have a chance to see a majestic Valle del Bove (Ox Valley) – a huge natural amphitheater that covers almost the entire eastern flank of the volcano.
- We will encounter many ancient and recent flows of solidified lava and pyroclastic material and learn about different examples of particular endemic flora along the way.
- We will stop for a short snack break, during which we will have the opportunity to taste some Sicilian delicacies.
- Then equipped with torches and helmets we will experience the thrill of descending into a lava tube to admire a unique spectacle literally inside the volcano!
- During the trip, we will get to know a lot of interesting facts about Mount Etna and volcanic phenomena, as well as history and anecdotes referring to the territory dominated by the highest active volcano in Europe.
Additional Information
- Wear comfortable clothing, sport shoes and high socks, windproof jacket, sweatshirt.
- The exact pick up time (8:30 - 9:00 am) and the nearest pick up point to your accommodation will be confirmed within 24 hours before the departure.
Cancellation policy
24 hours’ notice for a full refund.
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Location
Meeting location:
Piazza Stesicoro
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August 2023
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