Catania Trip Overview
– Pick-up at meeting point
– Arrive at Rifugio Sapienza at 1900mt
– The ascent is by cable car and jeep up to 2900 mt (Torre del Filosofo), from there on foot towards the crater formed during the eruption of 2001.
– During the tour you will see different ancient lava flow (1991/1993)
– Exploration of a typical volcanic cave formed during the past eruptions. (Helmets and caving lights are provided by our guides)
– A pleasure interlude at an beekeeping family-run business and its honey-extracting lab to taste a selection of honey, wines, olive oil and other typical Etna produce
– Return and drop off at meeting point
The cost of the Cable Car + Jeep is excluded from the price of the excursion.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Catania Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
– Pick-up at meeting point
– Arrive at Rifugio Sapienza at 1900mt
– The ascent is by cable car and jeep up to 2900 mt (Torre del Filosofo), from there on foot towards the crater formed during the eruption of 2001.
– During the tour you will see different ancient lava flow (1991/1993)
– Exploration of a typical volcanic cave formed during the past eruptions. (Helmets and caving lights are provided by our guides)
– A pleasure interlude at an beekeeping family-run business and its honey-extracting lab to taste a selection of honey, wines, olive oil and other typical Etna produce
– Return and drop off at meeting point
The cost of the Cable Car + Jeep is excluded from the price of the excursion.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
The summit area of the Etna volcano is characterized by the presence of 5 distinct craters. This experience will give you the opportunity to get to the top of Europe’s highest volcano, enjoy a unique landscape and feel the breath of the “Muntagna” Etna.
Duration: 6 hours
