Why choose this Sicily tour ?
EtnaGrantour is dedicated to those who want to experience the most complete visit possible with only one day available. Generally excursions on Etna are offered in half a day with the visit of a single slope. Etna Grantour allows you to get to know 3 slopes of Etna Park starting from the Etna villages up to an altitude of about 2000 meters. Il Mattino we will dedicate to Trekking (about 2/3 hours) on the trails of the Etna park. After the “fatigues” of the walk, you will therefore have earned a refreshment stop based on local specialties. In the afternoon we will continue aboard the off-road vehicles for a 4×4 safari on off-road routes.
You will also see:
– The barren lava fields of ancient and recent castings
– The pioneer and endemic vegetation of the lavas
– Tourist locations destroyed by eruptions
– The side craters extinguished with a button panel
– The majestic caldera of the Valle del Bove
– A volcanic cave of lava flow (lava tube)
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What makes Etna Grantour – 4×4 & trekking a unique experience ?
Etna, in addition to being one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is certainly also one of the most fascinating. Inevitable it is the subject of numerous stories and curiosities. Its geographical position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, with the sea just a short distance away, creates ideal conditions for developing an incredible diversity of landscapes. Anyone who imagines the volcano as a wasteland consisting only of bare and raw volcanic rock is wrong. The Etnean territory extends from sea level up to 3329 meters, an absolutely variable altitude based on the eruptive activities! This great altitudinal difference in a relatively small space has created a unique ecosystem, within which man for millennia has learned to live together in very particular conditions, always defining it with multiple names, among which A ‘prevails in the local meaning. Muntagna.
Visit to the Silvestri craters, spectacular lateral eruptive cones of the 1892 eruption
Visit this or a similar cave with lights and speleologist helmet to understand the fascinating phenomenon of the formation of lava tubes. The guides will assist you in this fascinating natural place to descend into the meanders of the volcano.
Tasting and lunch at the MontataGrande agriculturist with tasting of Etna and Sicilian specialties (Wine, liqueurs, oil, Zafferana honey, sweet creams, salty pesto, Bronte pistachio, etc). Followed by the reinforced aperitif included in the tour and a visit to the countryside.
Etna Grantour provides an inevitable stop to watch the spectacle of the Valle del Bove, a natural amphitheater generated by the collapse of ancient eruptive centers. A unique place.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Etna Grantour – Trekking & 4×4
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All inclusive tour: Includes 3 sides of Etna! Morning trekking; typical lunch; 4×4 afternoon tour.
Departure from Trecastagni - Etna Grantour (from Catania)
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All inclusive excursion: Includes 3 sides of Etna! Morning trekking; typical lunch; 4×4 afternoon safari.
Transfer from Catania / Surroundings: Meeting point from Catania or you can request a hotel in another area
Etna Grantour – 4×4 & trekking Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Visit to a volcanic cave with speleologist helmet and lights
- Visit of three sides of the volcano
- Morning trekking (about 8-10 km) and 4×4 afternoon tour
- Free parking and transfer with 4×4 vehicles to Etna from our MontataGrande Meeting Point
- Rental of closed or trekking shoes (compulsory). Available for hire.
- Transfer from Catania and its province (+ 15 € / person) – Taormina and Giardini Naxos (30 € / person min 3 pax).
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by EtnaExcursion.it.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 45 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
