Tour of Etna and Alcantara
Sicily, Italyby Etnavic
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview
In one day we will visit the natural beauty of the Etna landscape and the suggestive scenery of the Alcantara Gorges, a park characterized by the cold waters of the river that flows between two high basaltic rock walls formed in ancient eruptions.
What's included
- Helmets and torches for visiting the cave
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Waterproof jackets on request
- Lunch, snacks or water are not included, which we recommend to bring with you
- Alcantara River Park
Itinerary
- 1
Piazza Stesicoro
Pass by
Pick up at the Info Point, from your hotel in Catania or from a meeting point to be agreed
- 2
Lungomare di Ognina
Pass by
We start by passing the Catania waterfront, from where we can see the stacks of Acitrezza
- 3
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
1 hour
Trekking on one of the ancient craters
- 4
Mount Etna
2 hours
Panoramic roads, ancient and recent lava flows, visit to a lava flow cave (helmets and torches provided by us) and breathtaking views, will characterize this part of the tour
- 5
Valle Del Bove
30 min
Breathtaking panoramic view of this ancient and incredible valley
- 6
Colata Lavica 1992
30 min
Visit to the lava front of the 1991-1993 lava flow, which reached the village of Zafferana Etnea
- 7
Oro d'Etna
30 min
Stop for a free tasting of typical Etna products
- 8
Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
2 hours
Visit the Alcantara river botanical park to admire the incredible columnar basalts (ticket € 1.50 not included)
- 9
Catania
Pass by
Return to the starting point in Catania, passing through the city
Meeting and pickup
large free parking area available
Piazza Stesicoro, 18
pickups from Taormina available only for groups of at least 4 people, the service still involves a surcharge.
End point
large free parking area available
Piazza Stesicoro, 18
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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