Mt Etna
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Port
Taormina, Italy
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$190
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your adventure starts from the pier with a drive that takes you through the ancient town of Naxos. Climbing a scenic road up UNESCO World Heritage site Mt Etna, you'll travel through small villages, lemon groves and pine woods.
At the Crateri Silvestri area, approximately 6,500 feet above sea level, the highlight of your excursion will be a cable car ride up the slopes of Europe's largest active volcano. The cable car takes you partway up; then, you will transfer to a 4x4 van for the remainder of the ride to an elevation of 9,500 feet.
A professional alpine guide and qualified vulcanologist meets you here. (S)he accompanies ou on your walk among the expansive lava fields, which afford sweeping vistas across the Catania Gulf.
Enjoy 30 minutes of free time to explore the remnants of streams of lava before beginning your descent from this surreal landscape.
Please note:
Tour operates dependent upon accessibility of Mt Etna. Participants must be in good physical condition for the high elevation. Wear non-skid, closed-toe shoes. Bring a windbreaker or sweater.