Etna Private Volcano Experience : Crates, Lava Caves & Taormina

5.0 (1 reviews) Sicily, Italy
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Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Etna North & Taormina in one VIP day with wireless HD audio freedom. No screens, pure nature!

What's included

  • Included equipment and services: trekking poles, helmets, flashlights, tablet, earphones, and transportation vehicle provided for the duration of the experience.

What to expect

  1. Colata Lavica 1992
    Pass by
    Volcanic Villages Panoramic Drive (Giarre, Santa Venerina, Zafferana, Milo)

    Relax in our comfortable private vehicle as we climb the slopes of Mount Etna. We will pass through the picturesque historic villages of Giarre, Santa Venerina, Zafferana Etnea, and Milo, watching the landscape shift from Mediterranean orchards to volcanic woods.
  2. Mount Etna
    25m
    The 1875 Lava Flow & The Miraculous Church
    We reach Etna North to admire the massive historical lava flow of 1875 from the outside.
    Your guide will share the incredible local history and faith surrounding the small church that stood directly in the path of the burning lava and was miraculously spared.
  3. Grotta della Neve
    35m
    Snow Cave Exploration (Snow Cave Exploration)

    Put on your provided safety helmet and high-power lamp to step inside a real volcanic lava tube.
    Known historically as the "Snow Cave," your guide will explain through your wireless headset how locals used this deep volcanic tunnel to store ice during the hot Sicilian summers.
  4. Monti Sartorius
    1h 20m
    Sartorius Craters Trekking & Piano Provence

    Equipped with your trekking sticks, enjoy an easy but unforgettable hike around the old Sartorius Craters at Piano Provenzana. Walk through a unique white birch forest growing on black volcanic soil, and admire from the outside the massive path and destruction left by the famous 2002 eruption.
  5. Piano Provenzana
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Local Mountain Chalet (Lunch Break)

    Not Included (Food paid separately on-site) Description : Take a relaxing break at a traditional mountain chalet. You will have the option to enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch featuring local Sicilian products and specialties (payable directly to the venue) before we head towards the coast.
  6. Le Gole dell'Alcantara
    Pass by
    Alcantara Valley & Taormina Coast Scenic Drive
    Enjoy a spectacular, wide-angle scenic drive through the heart of the Alcantara and wine valleys.
    We will pass through Linguaglossa, the wine hub of Solicchiata, the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia, Francavilla, and the seaside Resort of Giardini Naxos, catching breathtaking views of Isola Bella from the car windows without stopping.
  7. Taormina
    2h
    Taormina Historic Center (Free Time)

    We drop you off directly at the historic gate of Porta Catania. You will have 1.5 hours of complete free time to walk down the elegant Corso Umberto, shop in local boutiques, visit the ancient Greek Theater on your own, or enjoy a granita. Your guide will wait for you back at Porta Catania for our private drive home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All travelers will find our assistant waiting for them beneath the statue in Piazza Stesicoro, the designated meeting point for the start of the tour.

End point

All travelers will find our assistant waiting for them beneath the statue in Piazza Stesicoro, the designated meeting point for the start of the tour.

Pickup details

The pick-up location and time will be arranged and confirmed with travelers through our customer support service.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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