Etna Volcano Tour With a Naturalistic Guide (By Jeep or Car)
One Day ExperienceThe Program is:
Explore Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Discovering Mount Etna is one of the greatestadventure tours in Sicily, not only for the volcanic phenomena but also forthe different kinds of vegetation visible during the ascent. This volcano has morethan 400 craters, split all over the Catania county.
The first stop of the tour is Valle del Bove, a wide valleylocated on the eastern slope of the volcano. Valle del Bove is part of the protected area of the Etna Regional Park.Proceeding,you will go through old lava flows that date back to 1979 until you reach Mount Fontana, 1300meters above the sea level. This is a great panoramic point, from which you can admire the majesty of thevalley and of the Monti Sartorius.
Afterwards, a short walk will lead you to the craters of the Sartorius Mountains, which date back to 1865 and are characterizedby seven little eruptive cones. Halfway down from the top, you will reach another panoramic point whichoffers a breathtaking view of the Ionian Coast, from Riposto to Taormina and a glimpse of the CalabrianCoast,of the North-East crater and of the latest new lava flows and craters of 2002.
Driving up the Mareneve Road, you will reach Piano Provenzana.
Here you will have time to relax and enjoy an espresso.
Later you will walk through the pine forest of Ragabo and reach the Corruccio cave.
Return to Hotel.
Explore Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Discovering Mount Etna is one of the greatestadventure tours in Sicily, not only for the volcanic phenomena but also forthe different kinds of vegetation visible during the ascent. This volcano has morethan 400 craters, split all over the Catania county.
The first stop of the tour is Valle del Bove, a wide valleylocated on the eastern slope of the volcano. Valle del Bove is part of the protected area of the Etna Regional Park.Proceeding,you will go through old lava flows that date back to 1979 until you reach Mount Fontana, 1300meters above the sea level. This is a great panoramic point, from which you can admire the majesty of thevalley and of the Monti Sartorius.
Afterwards, a short walk will lead you to the craters of the Sartorius Mountains, which date back to 1865 and are characterizedby seven little eruptive cones. Halfway down from the top, you will reach another panoramic point whichoffers a breathtaking view of the Ionian Coast, from Riposto to Taormina and a glimpse of the CalabrianCoast,of the North-East crater and of the latest new lava flows and craters of 2002.
Driving up the Mareneve Road, you will reach Piano Provenzana.
Here you will have time to relax and enjoy an espresso.
Later you will walk through the pine forest of Ragabo and reach the Corruccio cave.
Return to Hotel.
Price per Person (Transfer with English speaking naturalisticdriver-guide)
*Supplementary for Lunch in a winery with visit and wine tasting 40 euro per person.HOW TO CONTACT US
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