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1. Etnalcantara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
This trip is not just for those interested in geology: anyone who loves nature and breathtaking landscapes should join us on this special excursion. Our 4X4 vehicles allow us to visit the unspoiled natural beauty that makes Mount Etna so famous, while avoiding the crowds of tourists. Enjoy extraordinary scenery, ancient forests, black lava fields left from previous eruptions, volcanic craters, lava caves and other natural wonders accessible only to those with the right set of tires.
Reviewed By bizzylizzy_be - Hoegaarden, Belgium
This was an amazing experience. Although I travelled solo, I took this excursion with two other people who were staying at the same accommodation. We were picked up by our guide, Alfio, who was very welcoming and friendly. During the whole trip he explained us so much and told us a lot about not only Mount Etna but as well Sicily’s history. I could have spent several days with him and not get bored. We went to see several places (cave, lava flow of 2002, the skistation, Mt Satorius,...) with the help of the great driving skills of our guide in the 4x4. Very professional, very friendly, just a great experience in every way! Thank you Alfio!
2. Mount Etna
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4.5 based on 11,933 reviews
Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain: Mount Etna, at 10,990 feet, is the most active volcano in Europe and the oldest recorded active volcano in the world.
Reviewed By frankandfeli - Switzerland, null
We had clear weather so it was not to cold the view was awsome we were not able to trekk up to the top crater due to the increased activity and safety standards but you could still hear and see the small eruptions and sulpher yellow about the top crater.The large lava fields are otherworldy the guide was great plenty of good info the bus ride was good to an open bus the guide was real helpfull around etna
3. Monte Vulture
4. Monte Amiata
5. Vulcano Solfatara
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4.5 based on 1,729 reviews
The Romans already knew the Solfatara since Imperial times. Strabone (66 B.C. -24 A.C.) gives the most ancient written testimony coming to us in his “Strabonis geographica”, indicating it with the name “Forum Vulcani”, dwelling of the god Volcano, entrance to Hades. The Solfatara opens up officially to visitors in the year 1900, although it was since time immemorial destination for its renown volcanic phenomena, for the therapeutic properties of the sulfurous waters and for the hot saunas; it was in fact included among the forty most famous thermae of the Phlegreaen Fields since the Middle Ages.
6. Stromboli Volcano
7. Vulcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By michelesmith2016 - Oxford, United Kingdom
we spent a week here on the island, there is something very special about being on a small island where you can walk to almost everything. Really good supermarket right next to a wonderful ice cream shop and they will deliver to your holiday home if you have anything heavy. The mud baths were worth a dip, only 3Euro plus 2Euro for a shower. After the dip you can go in the sea which has some hot bubbles coming up, making it fun. Be warned the clothes you wear that day will hold the scent of sulphur for a few washes or else wear something that you dont want to keep! We rented a house from Luigi through Airbnb. what a nice guy, really helpful, took us shopping the first day, showed us the best places to eat and took us on two boat trips.
8. Vulcanello
9. Vulcano
10. Vesuvius National Park
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4.0 based on 8,082 reviews
The only active volcano on the mainland of Europe, Mount Vesuvius is famous for the calamitous eruption in 79AD, which buried the towns of Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Reviewed By Joe_Syracuse - Syracuse, United States
What an amazing opportunity... to hike to the rim of the most famous volcano in history! The views are spectacular as we hiked above the cloud line to see that the active volcano is still spewing steam from its crater... we learned that the most recent eruption was in 1944! We coupled this hike with a visit to Pompeii and our history appetite was sated! A fantastic trip. Entrance to the Vesuvius trail was 12 euro and well worth it. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and be ready to put some effort in... it is not an "easy" hike, but it is well-worth the effort.
