Etna Morning Tour (starting from Catania)

A morning spent walking amongst extinct craters , lava trails and breath-taking sites from the mountain. Your guide will add to the experience by explaining the history, science, traditions of the sites and of the local (culinary) taste! (starting from Catania)

1. 1

   Piazza Stesicoro

   Pass by

   we shall pick you up (in our own vehicles) at your lodgings, or at a meeting point previously agreed upon in Catania

2. 2

   Lungomare di Ognina

   Pass by

   the Tour begins passing through the seafront of Catania, from where you can see the stacks of Acitrezza (pillows of Lava)

3. 3

   Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna

   1 hour

   trekking (of an easy level, suitable for anyone) at sunset around one of the old, extinguished craters, which formed during the 1892 eruption at a height of 2,000 m (6,563 ft)

4. 4

   Mount Etna

   2 hours

   exploration of a spectacular lava Tube (cave), which took shape during old eruptions (we shall provide helmets and flash lights)

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30 min

   break at one of the most breathtaking points overlooking the volcanic boiler, “Valle del Bove”

6. 6

   Colata Lavica 1992

   30 min

   visit to the most extreme front of the 1991-1993 lava flow which reached the town of Zafferance Etnea

7. 7

   Oro d'Etna

   30 min

   stop to a local farm for a free taste of the typical products of the Etna area (honey, olive oils, pesto, wines & liqueurs)

8. 8

   Catania

   Pass by

   Return to starting point

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.