Catania Trip Overview
A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the “pearl of the Mediterranean”.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
A whole day to discover places and culture among the splendid and suggestive natural glimpses of the highest active volcano in Europe and the uniqueness of the magnificent town of Taormina, defined and known as the “pearl of the Mediterranean”.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Piazza Stesicoro, 95100 Catania, Sicily Italy
Pick up at the Info Point, from your hotel in Catania or from a meeting point to be agreed
Pass By: Lungomare di Ognina, Viale Ruggero di Lauria, 95126 Catania, Sicily Italy
We start by passing the Catania waterfront, from where we can see the stacks of Acitrezza
Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, 95030 Nicolosi, Sicily Italy
Trekking on one of the ancient craters
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
Panoramic roads, ancient and recent lava flows, visit to a lava flow cave (helmets and torches provided by us) and breathtaking views, will characterize this part of the tour
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valle Del Bove, 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Breathtaking panoramic view of this ancient and incredible valley
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colata Lavica 1992, Piano Dell_acqua, Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Visit to the lava front of the 1991-1993 lava flow, which reached the village of Zafferana Etnea
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oro d’Etna, Via San Giacomo 135, 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Stop for a free tasting of typical Etna products
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porta Catania di Taormina, Corso Umberto, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Free visit of Taormina (entrance to the Greco-Roman Theater NOT included)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Duomo di Taormina, Piazza Duomo, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
We recommend a visit to the Cathedral of medieval origin near Porta Catania
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza IX Aprile, Piazza 9 Aprile, 6, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
During the free visit to the city, we recommend a stop in the main square with a breathtaking view of Mount Etna and the coast
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Via del Teatro Greco, 1, 98039, Taormina, Sicily Italy
We recommend a visit to the Ancient Greek-Roman Theater of Taormina (€ 10 ticket not included), beautifully preserved and placed in a panoramic position without equal
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Catania, Catania, Province of Catania, Sicily
Return to the starting point in Catania, passing through the city