Mare e Monti: 7 days hiking tour on Etna volcano, Sicily

Mare e Monte

- 7-days hiking tour on Mt. Etna volcano, Italy -

Looking into the Bocca Nuova crater of Etna

Highlights

	Get to know Etna in depth: 6 full days on Etna
	Spectacular landscapes on an active volcano
	Unusual excursions off the beaten track with Etna experts
	Excellent Sicilian food
	Full traverse of the summit of Etna

In short

Tour code: ITA_MEM
Tour type: Walking tour
Difficulty: Moderate
Tour character: Full-day medium-challenging hikes and some shorter excursions on Etna, family-style accommodation in charming pensions
Best travel period: May - November
Duration: 7 days

Dates:

Custom and scheduled dates

no scheduled dates at present

Price (p.p.): from 1275,- EUR

(2-15 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)

Included:

	6 nights accommodation in double shared rooms
	Rich Sicilian-style half board in hotels and typical restaurants
	Fully authorized volcanologist mountain guide
	Entrance, park fees and taxes
	Cableway and jeep transfers where necessary
	All transfers from and to Catania airport or nearby locations

The contrast between the sea and the fiery top of Etna could not be bigger: during this tour, entirely dedicated to Etna, you will get to know the different sides of the universe that is Etna volcano, Europe's largest and most active volcano: Etna's ancient pillow lavas at the spectacular "Cyclopes Coast", deep gaping craters, lava deserts, lush mountain forests, lava caves, the beautiful Alcantara gorge, scenic Taormina and medieval villages and - hopefully - lots of lava await you.
One of the highlights of the tour is a full traverse of the summit region of Etna. Accommodation during the tour is in a charming family pension near the coast and in a rustical mountain hotels.

7 days Etna

Note:
Changes in the exact itinerary could be necessary due to unpredictable weather and volcanic eruption conditions.

Day 1:	Arrival in Catania - Transfer to Acireale Pick-up from airport in Catania (or nearby locations) and transfer to Acireale (CT). Tour of the pictureque and lively city center of Acireale. Dinner in a typical restaurant in the historical centre. Acc.: local B&B** in double shared rooms (D)*
Day 2:	The riviera of the Ciclopi Transfer to Acitrezza at the scenic "Ciclopi" coast, half-day walk around the black ancient pillow lava basalts of Etna volcano. Back to Acireale in the afternoon and dinner in a typical restaurant in the historical centre. Acc.: as before (Acireale) (B, D)
Day 3:	Etna's summit craters or Valle del Bove Whole-day excursion to Etna's summit region. Depending on circumstances, we visit the summit craters, the spectacular Valle del Bove or sites of possible volcanic activity if present. Acc.: mountain hotel** on Etna south at 1900 m a.s.l. (B, D)*
Day 4:	Etna's summit craters + traverse of the mountain Ascend towards Etna's summit craters from the south, descend to the north flank Acc.: mountain hut (Etna north) (B, D)
Day 5:	Linguaglossa - Alcantara gorge - Taormina Relaxing day: visit of Taormina and other attractions around Etna, such as the Alcantara gorge. Acc.: as before (Etna) (B, D)
Day 6:	Excursion on Etna's north flank: Grotta del Gelo Whole-day hike to the remote "Grotta del Gelo" lava cave. Acc.: as before (Etna north) (B, D)
Day 7:	End of tour - transfer to Catania or Taormina The tour ends after a hearty breakfast and it's time to say goodbye to Etna. Depending on your schedules we bring you back to Catania railway or bus station or the airport in time. If you intend to spend more time in Sicily with its inviting variety of things to do and to see, we can also bring you to Taormina or other places nearby. Acc.: none (B)

Highlights

Dates:

Price (p.p.): from 1275,- EUR

Included:

7 days Etna

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