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Hiking and study tours to Italy's volcanoes (show)

Destination
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Duration Tour
(Category)
Price p.p.
(PAX)
Tour character / Difficulty
Mountains of Fire - Stromboli to Etna tour Eolian Islands + Etna volcano

space available9-17 Oct 10
space available16-24 Oct 10
space available7-15 May 11
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9 days (8 nights) From Stromboli to Etna
(Walking & study tour)
from 1850 EUR p.p.
(5-10)
easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Day- and half-day hikes (varying from easy to moderate), boat trips and excursions, excellent accommodation & food.
From Vesuvius to Pompeii - Bay of Naples study tour Bay of Naples (Italy)

Custom tour dates only
4 days Bay of Naples - Vesuvius to Pompei
(Study tour)
from 880 EUR p.p
(1-12)
easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Easy walks and excursions in the area of the Bay of Naples
Eolian Odyssee - relaxed 8-days sailing cruise to discover the Eolian Archipel Eolian Islands

space available4-11 Sep 10
booked out25 Sep - 2 Oct 10
8 days / 7 night Eolian Odyssee
(Sailing cruise: Relax - adventure)
from 1220 €
(7-14)
easy: usually short walks and excursions, little climbs, mostly well-marked trails with few climbing / descending sections Sailing cruise on a traditional sailing boat combined with faculative easy-moderate hiking excursions on land
Private day tours on Etna volcano Etna volcano

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
half and full day (4-12 hrs) Etna Trekking Tour
(Trekking: active volcanoes)
from 85 EUR p. P.
(1-20)
mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) varying from easy to challenging (depending on chosen route)
The Aeolian Islands & Etna: walking tour on active volcanoes Eolian Islands + Etna volcano

Custom and scheduled dates
few spaces left3-10 Sep 10
space available24 Sep - 1 Oct 10
space available15-22 Oct 10
8 days / 7 nights The Aeolian Islands & Etna: trekking over active volcanoes
(Walking tour)
from 760 EUR
(1-15)
moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Guided or individual walking tour (full- and half-day hikes varying from easy to moderate-challenging)
Climbs to Stromboli volcano Eolian Islands (Sicily)

Custom tour dates only
5-7 hours (afternoon / evening) Stromboli Trekking
(Volcano tour)
from 40 EUR p.p.
(1-20)
moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. climb and descend 900 m (3000 ft); 5-7 hrs excursion in the afternoon.
Hiking excursions to the Grotta del Gelo Etna volcano

Custom tour dates only
whole day (ca. 9-12 hours) Queen of Etna's Caves - Grotta del Gelo
(Walking tour: photography)
from 125 EUR p.p.
(1-12)
moderate: half-day to full-day hikes of up to 5-7 hrs total walking time, partly on unpaved trails, possibly involving steep sections, up to 15-20 km total distance (often with options to shorten), involving climbs & descends of up to 700-1000 m. People with normally good fitness and some experience in walking & hiking should have no problems. Whole-day hike on Etna's wild north side, exploration of an ice-filled lava cave
Discover the fascinating Eolian islands aboard a luxury yacht! Eolian Islands (Italy)

Custom tour dates only
7 days Blue Shadows - Red Volcanoes
(Luxury sailing cruise)
4158 €
(2-6)
easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Exclusive luxury sailing cruise aboard a comfortable catamaran in the Eolian archipel. Private excursions guided by an expert volcanologist.
Italy's volcanoes - the Grand Tour: wlaking & study tour to Southern Italy's volcanoes Southern Italy

Custom tour dates only
13 days Volcanoes of Italy - the Grand Tour
(Walking & study tour: active volcanoes - nature & culture - archaeology)
from 2690 EUR
(2-12)
easy-moderate: typically half-day or full-day hikes at gentle pace, mostly on easy trails, up to 3-5 hrs total walking time, climbing usually less than around 500 m. Suitable for most people with normal fitness. Hikes (varying from easy to moderate), boat trips and excursions, excellent accommodation and delicious food.
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