Riposto Trip Overview
Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Riposto, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Riposto, Province of Catania, Italy
Trekking on one of the slopes of Mount Etna, among ancient flows, lunar landscapes and lush woods, houses surrounded by lava, breathtaking views, lava caves to be explored in total safety and tasting of typical local products. Lunch at a mountain hut to follow visit to the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy
A whole day accompanied by our guides, to learn about the genesis and mythology of the largest active volcano in Europe, from the sea to the top.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Le Gole dell’Alcantara, Strada Provinciale 7, Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicily Italy
After lunch we will visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges, formed thousands of years ago thanks to a lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river. The crash between the extremely cold water of the river and the incandescent lava created one of nature’s most spectacular scenarios.
Duration: 1 hour
