Name: Mount Etna and Etna Wine Tasting private tour from Giardini Naxos
SKU: Giardini Naxos
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 8 h

Activity Level: Moderate

Experience: Adventure, Ecotourism, Family, Foodie, Historical, Nature

Language: English, Italiano

Permis photo inclus

Visite en transports en commun

Excursion en bateau sur le canal incluse

Billets de train inclus

Convient aux petits enfants

Visite accessible en fauteuil roulant

Billet musée inclus

Collation légère incluse

Déjeuner inclus

Transport inclus

Visite à pied

Overview

Spend a day full of nature and history, on this tour to Mount Etna, where you will visit the highest active volcano in Europe, During the trip, you will have a wonderful opportunity to taste the products of the Etna area in a great Vineyard.

What's included

Professional licensed guide
Pick up and drop off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Wine and food tasting
All fees and taxes

We recommend sturdy shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Highlights

Bove Valley

The Bove Valley is a huge volcanic caldera on the eastern side of Etna. It is very important from the vulcanological point of view, because along the walls emerge various levels of ancient rocks that allow to rebuild the evolution history of the Volcano. Ascent by cable car (2500 meters) and then we will reach the edge of the caldera by foot from here we can go into the ashes canal leading down to the valley where you cross the lava field of the ’91 – 93 and finish the excursion at the Piano del Vescovo (1700 meters).

Giardini Naxos

The lively seaside resort at the foot of Taormina, Giardini Naxos is one of the most popular sites among young people; not only for its long beaches, which are well equipped, but for its nightlife. The clubs, bars, and seashore, the many businesses that ensure every type of accommodation, as well as the archaeological sites of the first Greek settlements and also the close proximity to many other beautiful beaches and coves on the east coast of Sicily, are only a few of the reasons why Giardini Naxos is so desirable.

Mount Etna

Mount Etna on Sicily, locally called "Mongibello", is Europe's largest and most active volcano. Its frequent eruptions are often accompanied by large lava flows, but rarely pose danger to inhabited areas. Etna is one of the volcanoes with the longest historic records of eruptions, going back more than 2000 years.

Rifugio Sapienza

The Giovannino Sapienza refuge is a former alpine refuge located at 1,910 meters above sea level on the southern slope of Etna, in the territory of the municipality of Nicolosi (CT). It is in fact the base of the ski resort of South Etna, situated at the end of the road that climbs the south-eastern slope of Etna from Catania with lifts that branch off to his side with Etna cableway. Designed during the fascist period and built after the Second World War by the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) Section of Catania, today it is used as a small hotel. He has repeatedly risked being overwhelmed by the eruptions of Etna whose lava flows have often lapped him without ever destroying him, as happened instead for the ski lifts, which were then always rebuilt.

Zafferana Etnea

Zafferana Etnea is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometers southeast of Palermo and about 20 kilometers north of Catania. The municipality of Zafferana Etnea contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Fleri, Pisano, Petrulli; Sarro-Civita, Passopomo, Airone-Emmaus, Poggiofelice, and Caselle. Zafferana Etnea borders the following municipalities: Aci Sant'Antonio, Acireale, Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Castiglione di Sicilia, Giarre, Maletto, Milo, Nicolosi, Pedara, Randazzo, Sant'Alfio, Santa Venerina, Trecastagni, Viagrande. The town spread around the Priory of San Giacomo, founded in 1387 in the upper part of the Valle del Bove, the point of confluence of the lava streams from Etna's Eastern craters which frequently have destroyed the town, which has always been rebuilt. Zafferana Etnea was threatened by the 1992 volcanic eruption of Mt. Etna. It is now a summer resort with views of landscapes toward both the mountain and the sea.

Itinerary

08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00

You will be picked up at your accommodation (Cruise Port or hotel) with one of our off-road vehicles and will head to Mount Etna.

On your way, you will see idyllic Sicilian villages and some of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing region. Learn about the country and its culture, admire the majestic play of colors of the black lava and the extraordinary nature on Mount Etna.

During the tour, your guide will explain to you the most fascinating phenoms of the Volcano and will inform you about plants and creatures.

During the light walk, you will see the incomparable landscape with the ancient and latest lava. We will stop at some of the most stunning places on Mount Etna. Also, you will visit a typical Etna’s cave.

After exploring the volcano you will go to the Sicilian cantina where Sicilian specialities will be served: Typical Sicilian appetizer, Pasta, dessert, water, bread, coffee and of course wine. You will learn about local wine-producing and the importance of Mount Etna in this connection.

Take a rest after lunch and wine tasting and enjoy the stunning views.

The unforgettable tour ends with the return to your accommodation.

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Mount Etna and Etna Wine Tasting private tour from Giardini Naxos