Why choose this Syracuse tour ?

The possibility of experiencing one of the most rooted traditions in Sicilian culture, namely the production of ricotta, directly at a shepherd’s refuge, witnessing the entire production process, starting from the milking of the sheep up to the tasting of the freshly made and still hot ricotta. After this delicious taste of Sicilian culture you will go to the roof of our land, to the top of the Etna volcano, enjoying the views and typical landscapes of the largest active volcano in Europe.
by selecting the “Winery Lunch and Wine Tasting” option, after the Etna tour you will be hosted in a cellar on the slopes of the volcano, where you will have the pleasure of enjoying a delicious lunch based on local products prepared according to the Sicilian culinary tradition combined with excellent wines of the cellar; an experience that will inebriate you with the flavours, smells and even colors of our local cuisine!



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What makes Ricotta Experience + Etna Tour to the top (3.000 meters) a unique experience ?

We will take you to Linguaglossa, a small village on the slopes of Etna, where you will be welcomed by a shepherd in his refuge, where you will be able to watch the milking of the sheep and the subsequent transformation of the milk into hot ricotta which you can enjoy, while still hot, directly from the cauldron, accompanied by delicious freshly baked and warm local bread.
A unique experience that will immerse you in the traditions and tastes of our land.

This tour begins at “Piano Provenzana” and follows a mountain trail at an altitude of 2900 meters.
Traveling by off road vehicle, we will reach a high mountain slope framed by magnificent views of lava and volcanic sand along the rift created in the 2002 eruption.
Here, we will walk on the edge of the craters of 2002 and see how a volcano is created.
Continuing our excursion to an altitude of 2900
meters where the North-East crater dominates the area.
From this point it will start the ascent by walk on a path surrounded by volcanic scoria and
bombs. The total climb is of 300 mt till we will arrive to the view point, at a height of 2900
mt. There we will stop to admire the greatness, the uniqueness and the processes of the volcanic
environment, united to the spectacle of the view you can enjoy from the roof of Sicily.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Ricotta Experience + Etna Tour to the top (3.000 meters)
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    Pickup included
  • +Winery Lunch and Wine tasting
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    Winery Lunch and Wine Tasting: With this Option, after the ricotta experience and the tour of Etna, you will enjoy a lunch and Wine tasting in a Winery.
    Pickup included
  • Fuel
  • Local taxes
  • Tolls
  • Gratuities (optional)

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  • This Tour is Provided by Taxi Catania NCC.
  • 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.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.