Catania Trip Overview
Etna, besides being the highest active volcano in Europe, is a place of great charm that allows you to live exciting and indelible experiences.
You will walk on the old lava flows discovering their secrets and curiosities, but also the devastating effects that it produces in its passage.
You will enjoy breathtaking views and scenery, which only a majestic active volcano like Mount Etna can give you.
Finally you will also discover the good side of the volcano, which thanks to its fertile land gives us precious products with unique characteristics, which you can enjoy and make yours.
All this with the comfort and safety of our vehicles and the precious assistance of our driver guides who will accompany you in this unforgettable experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Province of Catania, Italy
Etna, besides being the highest active volcano in Europe, is a place of great charm that allows you to live exciting and indelible experiences.
You will walk on the old lava flows discovering their secrets and curiosities, but also the devastating effects that it produces in its passage.
You will enjoy breathtaking views and scenery, which only a majestic active volcano like Mount Etna can give you.
Finally you will also discover the good side of the volcano, which thanks to its fertile land gives us precious products with unique characteristics, which you can enjoy and make yours.
All this with the comfort and safety of our vehicles and the precious assistance of our driver guides who will accompany you in this unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy
Ascending the southern slope of the volcano, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002 where we will stop to see up close its destructive effects. We will continue up to an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can easily visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. here you will have the opportunity to walk along the edge of the lower crater, or go to the discovery of the breathtaking panorama that can be enjoyed from the top of the highest crater climbing the slope along an easy path. At guests’ discretion, is possible to go to higher altitudes (2.500 mt or 3.000 mt a.s.l.) by cable car (ticket not included in the price).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cratere di Sud-Est dell’Etna, Parco dell’Etna, 95030 Nicolosi CT, Italy
Trekking through a natural path that leads to a viewpoint where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of “Valle del Bove”.
The next stop will be Monte Pomiciaro at an altitude of 1463 meters above sea level, the starting point of the trekking through a nature trail that will lead us to the top of Monte Zoccolaro, at an altitude of 1737 meters. Here, from a natural balcony that will give you a breathtaking emotion, you will enjoy the magnificent view of the Valle del Bove and the summit craters.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: ORO d’Etna – Farm Costa – Beekeeping, Via S. Giacomo, 135, 95019 Zafferana Etnea CT, Italy
On our way back, we will pass by Zafferana Etnea, where we stop at a Honey Farm to witness the organic honey production process and taste the varieties of organic honey and many other products like Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Wine, liquors, Olives, dry tomatoes and much more.
Duration: 30 minutes