The 10 Best Walking Tours in Linguaglossa, Sicily

With the volcanological guide, you can reach the top of the highest active volcano in Europe. You can visit the summit and side craters in complete safety thanks to the experience gained over the years. The guide is not just a "Cicerone", but the essential task is to convey the emotions that every single excursion can give. And Real Etna works this way.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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The ETNA TREKKING excursion involves the traverse of trekking trails within the Etna Park. The difficulties vary from medium difficulty routes suitable for people in good health for the half-day excursion (Morning trekking) to challenging itineraries for the full day solution (full day trekking), dedicated to lovers of pure trekking and so be prepared to face several hours of walking. Our guides will accompany you to discover the less touristy places, to discover the most fascinating glimpses of the volcano. UNESCO heritage since 2013 for its important geological phenomena. Etna however is not only lava and eruptions. Nature on Europe's largest active volcano has created real wonders. These facets can be fully captured only by walking, slowly, in contact with nature. Choose whether to do a half-trek (suitable for everyone in good health) or full day (for sportsmen)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Trekking equipment rental (shoes, jackets, poles, baby trekking backpack) available for hire, Transfer from Hotel (Extra service starting from € 10)

In the morning I will come to pick you up and we will go for a walk of about 3 hours (round trip), which will take us to look out from the edge of the "Valle del Bove", a deep and wide valley of intense black color where lava flows in recent years. A taste of typical Sicilian street food, which also includes the famous desserts, will be our lunch. In the afternoon we will visit a vineyard and a cellar where the famous Etna wines are produced. The tasting of 5 different types of wine will end our day, before returning to the hotel

Inclusions: For lunch we will taste Sicilian street food and pastry, A wine tasting of 2 white wine, 2 red wine and a rosè wine, bread and olive oil, a taste of Sicilian cheese

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We, the present members of the Scilio Family are the fifth generation producing wine on our estate in Linguaglossa. It is a family tradition that we will safe guard and pass on to the future generations. Our Wine making philosophy is based on the careful cultivation of our vineyards to give us the best possible grape production for wines that preserve and reflect the characteristics of the Etna Terroir.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Snacks

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With this excursion Etna and Gole Alcantara which will start in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 people) with an off road up to the lava front of 2002, we will cross the Ragabo pine forest. Then proceed to the starting point of the trek and our excursion will continue on foot. It will start at an altitude of 1650 meters and will reach an altitude of 1700 meters. Before starting the descent, we will visit the thieves cave, a lava flow tunnel where - equipped with helmets and torches - we will go inside to discover its formation and its history. We will stop in a mountain chalet for lunch (included in the price). After lunch, crossing Castiglione di Sicilia, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, we will reach the Alcantara Gorges located in the Alcantara valley also called Larderia Gorges where the Peloritani mountain range ends in the Municipalities of Castiglione di Sicilia and Motta Camastra (one of the places where the Godfather was filmed).

Inclusions: Use of trekking equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Live the unique experience of conquering the summit of the highest active volcano in Europe accompanied by volcanological guides with proven experience and capable of transmitting the passion for these exceptional activities in the midst of nature.

Inclusions: Free rental rock helmet, High-necked hiking shoes, Trekking poles, Windbreakers + gloves

Exclusions: Backpack 10/20 L, at least 1.5 L, Snack and packed lunch, Cable car and 4x4 jeep tickets, Socks

The 2002 crater tour is one of the most popular destinations chosen by tourists on the northern slopes of Etna, far from the chaos of the southern slope, allowing you to savor the authenticity of the Etna volcanic environment in total tranquility, immersed in uncontaminated nature. Our guests accompanied by our Guides will be immersed in a whole new world, passing by the remains of the tourist infrastructures, the castings, the green of the woods and finally the craters surrounded by lunar landscapes, all in a path of just over 4, 5 km round trip. Possibility to rent boots / jacket on the spot. Program: Meeting at the Etna Nord Volcanological Guides office in Piano Provenzana at 10:30 am. Departure from Piano Provenzana at 1800 meters at 11:00. Initial briefing. Beginning of the trek. Visit to eruptive fractures up to a maximum altitude of 2100 meters. Descent on trekking to the starting point. Total duration: 3h Difficulty: T (Tourist).

Inclusions: Trekking sticks, Accident insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Trekking shoes, Windbreaker, Hat and gloves (depending on the season)

Why choose our guides for an exciting excursion on Etna? Because Angela, Maria Grazia and Daniele will accompany you with professionalism and passion, making you feel at home, along the paths of Etna, choosing the path together. A deep experience to discover the beauties of MAMMA ETNA!

Inclusions: Helmets and torches for the cave

Exclusions: Before our appointment we will tell you where you can make sandwiches, Transport

The excursion consists of an off road tour in a 4x4 jeep at the ancient lava language of the 2002 eruption. Continue through the Ragabo pinewood until reaching Piano Provenzana where the tour continues on foot along the 2002 side craters. Visit to a lava flow cave.

Inclusions: Use of trekking equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Discover the top of the highest active volcano in Europe with a licensed Volcano Guide. This place, rich in charm, put together the man's curiosity and the mysterious face of the volcano. - Possibility of renting shoes or jackets on site. Schedule: Meeting at the parking lot in front of Esagonal Bar at 08:30. Departure planned at 09:00AM. Initial briefing and buying of the tickets for the cable car (round-trip) and for the 4x4 jeeps (one way). Arrival at a height of 2500 mt with the cable car. Departure with 4x4 jeeps towards Torre del Filosofo at a height of 2900 mt. Start of the trekking route of 3 km till the Summit Craters - altitude 3250 mt. Trekking downhill for 6,5 km till the arrival point of the cable at a height of 2500 mt. Trip back to Rifugio Sapienza, 1800 mt. Total time: 5 hours Total kilometres: 9,5 km Difficulty: For excursionists accustomed to walk at altitude - E (Excursionists). Recommended equipment: K-way / Hat and gloves (according to the season) / Long pants.

Inclusions: Licensed Volcano Guide, Trekking sticks, Helmets , Insurance in case of accidents, Cable car (round trip) from 1900 mt to 2500 mt + Jeep 4x4 (one way) from 2500 mt to 2900 mt

Exclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Transport service from your accommodation, Hat and gloves (during autumn, winter and spring)