Sicily: Mt. Etna and Wine Tour of the Alcantara
Taormina
Off-track / Curious
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Highlights
- Discover the lava flows and extinct craters of Mt. Etna
- Taste organic produce during a lunch with local wine
- Visit the Alcantara Gorges, carved by volcanic activity
- Walk through a shallow river surrounded by high basaltic walls
- Hike through deserts of ash and lava
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Full description
Enjoy an unforgettable day trip to Mt. Etna and its active volcano, and taste the local wines of the Alcantara on a full-day tour from Taormina.
Savor a traditional Sicilian lunch along the way. Following a pick-up from Taormina and its surroundings, transfer by jeep or minivan to Etna Park. Explore the volcanic landscape of the park on a leisurely trek to Mt. Etna. Hike through deserts of ash and lava, before following lava-covered paths through ancient woods. See extinct craters and old lava flows.
Then, explore the volcanic underground. Go inside one of the fascinating lava caves of Mt. Etna. Enjoy lunch with wine and gastronomic tastings provided by an organic farm. Taste local delicacies and learn the secrets of wine production on volcanic land.
After lunch, transfer to the Alcantara Gorges, and discover how thick lava flows into the Alcantara River carved the land over a thousand years ago. Walk through the shallow river, surrounded by high basaltic walls. Marvel at Mother Nature’s geometrical phenomena, before returning to the start point.
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Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (Taormina only)
- Transportation by minivan or 4WD Jeep
- Lunch and wine tasting
- Free rental of hiking boots, jackets (snowshoes and snow sticks in winter)
- Equipment to visit the lava cave (torches and helmets)
- Insurance.
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Meeting Point
Pick-up from your hotel or B&B in Taormina or surrounding area
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