Particularly strong in Italy, we can offer you a wide range of tours around Italy's volcanoes that give you a broad picture of these fascinating places. You can choose between joining an exisisting group or contact us for a proposal of a private tour that will be designed according to your preferences.

Hiking and study tours to Italy's volcanoes

Powerful eruptions from Bocca Nuova (Etna volcano).
Italy is truely the birth place of volcanology: famous Vesuivus erupted in 79 AD, burying a Roman town that needs no further introduction: Pompeii. Etna, the second most active volcano in our time, now being in a phase of near-constant activity, hitting the news with its spectacular eruptions over and over again. Vulcano, the tiny beautiful island that the Romans believed was home to the God of Fire, Vulcano. Stromboli, "the Lighthouse of the Thyrrhenian Sea", called so because of its very regular eruptions that have been going on as far as one can remember. Who could deny the fascination that these volcanoes inspire? Italy's volcanoes are as varied as the people dealing with then and the histories connected to them.
Tours in Italy:
Destination
Dates		 Duration Tour
(Category)		 Price p.p.
(PAX)		 Tour character / Difficulty
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.
The Aeolian Islands & Etna: walking tour on active volcanoes Eolian Islands + Etna volcano

confirmed & space available17-24 July 09
space available31 July - 7 Aug 09
space available28 Aug - 4 Sep 09
 ...more
 8 days / 7 nights The Aeolian Islands & Etna: trekking over active volcanoes
(Walking tour)		 from 845 EUR
(8-15)		 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 trekking (full- and half-day hikes varying from easy to moderate-challenging)
Private day tours on Etna volcano Etna volcano

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 day trips (4-12 hrs) Etna Trekking Tour
(Trekking: active volcanoes)		 From 75 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)
Discover the fascinating Eolian islands aboard a luxury yacht! Eolian Islands (Italy)

Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
 7 days Blue Shadows - Red Volcanoes
(Luxury sailing cruise)		 2950 €
(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.
Mountains of Fire - Stromboli to Etna tour Eolian Islands + Etna volcano

space available10-18 Oct 09
space available17-25 Oct 09
 9 days (8 nights) From Stromboli to Etna
(Walking & study tour)		 1900 €
(6-12)		 mixed difficulty ratings or adjustable to client's fitness (on individual tours) 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)		 750 €
(6-12)		 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
= planned / = spaces available / =few spaces left / = booked out
 
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