From Taormina: Mount Etna and Alcantara River Tour English Tour
ID: GYG136481-203879
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore the highest volcano in Europe on a full-day tour of Mount Etna and the Alcantara River from Taormina. Visit a lava cave in safety and marvel at different volcanic landscapes, including craters and curious rock formations.
Depart Taormina and journey to the Rifugio Sapienza on Mount Etna. Learn the history of the volcano and visit sites of its last eruptions.
Choose to trek along the nature paths of the Parco dell’Etna or ride the cable car to an altitude of 2,504 meters and continue by 4WD minibus to the Torre del Filosofo. Get stunning views of the scenery stretching down to the sea and admire the craters and historical lava flows that characterize the landscape.
Return to the Rifugio Sapienza to explore a lava cave in safety. Continue down the mountain and stop at the organic farm of Zafferana to sample local produce, including honey, wine and oil.
Explore the different landscapes of the Alcantara River. Walk down small paths, past cultivated fields, and see the natural pools and waterfalls of the Gurne dell'Alcantara. Discover the ruins of Francavilla Castle, and continue to get up close to different basalt and lava formations.
Highlights
- Visit the Silvestri craters on Mount Etna and see the result of more recent volcanic activity
- Trek the paths of the Parco dell'Etna or ride the cable car to get breathtaking views
- Explore a lava cave in safety
- Sample the typical produce of Sicily at an organic farm
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
