Catania has been a prize of many empires over the centuries, from Greeks to Romans to Arabs to Normans to Spaniards (to name a few). But its citizens have a more dangerous enemy right in their backyard—Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, which destroyed the city with earthquakes and lava flows in 1693. Look closely at the baroque buildings dating from after the eruption—you'll notice a creative use of lava.
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• Catania pick-up and drop-off in your accomodation in Catania PRIVATE CAR WITH GUIDE • Welcome kit • Stroll past ancient lava flows • Reach the Rifugio Sapienza or Rifugio Citelli • Trekking around the Silvestri Craters or Sartorius Craters • Explore a lava flow cave with helmets and lamps • See the Valle del Bove • Excursion to the Alcantara River LASTS ABOUT 8 HOURS
Inclusions: Welcome kit, Insurance, Transport by private car, Professional naturalistc guide, Pickup and drop-off from your accomodation, Taste of honey and oil, Helmet and Torch, Snacks
Exclusions: Everything that is not written in INCLUDED, tips and optional personal purchases
Terrible!!! This enterprise is not trustworthy. Cancelled our trip the night before without any reason. Unfriendly by text messaging and
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Highlights during this excursions: Private visit of Palazzo Biscari in catania Visit the fish market in Catania private visit of the Godfather's villa "oscar film location"
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English speaking Driver escort , Private visit Palazzo Biscari, Private visit Godfather Castle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Licensed tourist guide ( our drivers are tour escort and not local guides) , Lunch
I had no idea what to expect when I travelled to Sicitly. But I was amazed by the scenery, culture, food and mostly the history. Angela our tour guide was very knowledgeable, professional and great fun to be around, nothing was too much trouble. Her home town of Cefalu was amazing! Giuseppe our bus driver was the best and did a fantastic job driving us around safely and I was amazed that he could fit all bags in! If you want to experience definatley contact Angela at Sicily By Experts.
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Experience the landscapes of the largest active Volcano in Europe recognized as Unesco heritage, taste the flavors of typical Sicilian products and be fascinated by the Greek Roman history that Taormina offers us.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver or Hostess speaking the language of the tour you have chosen for explanations on the mini van, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums, theaters, food and drinks, entrance to the cable car, Tips (optional), Authorized Tour Guide
Sicily is beautiful and very different. Definitely a place to return. Though would not advise to stay in Giardini Naxos, the only benefit being sandy beaches.
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ETNA & TAORMINA To visit in one day two unmissable sites of Eastern Sicily Etna is the highest terrestrial active volcano of the Eurasian plate. Its frequent eruptions throughout history have changed, sometimes even profoundly, the surrounding landscape, arriving several times to threaten the populations settled around it. The UNESCO Committee has included Mount Etna in the list of heritage assets. Taormina is a famous tourist city, also a destination for artists, writers and intellectuals (among these, Goethe and Truman Capote stayed there). Particularly loved not only for the scenic beauty and the fantastic panorama, but also for its "sweet life", permissiveness and transgression. Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Assistance throughout the tour. "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination ... !!!"
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick-up by jeep or minibus in Catania, directly at the hotels or at a meeting point., Professional naturalistic guide (geologists, volcanologists, agronomists) and passionate about trekking, Lunch bag, Insurance, Equipment, if requested at the time of booking.
Exclusions: Extra costs not included or not foreseen, Bottled water
4.9 based on 14 reviews
See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna departing from Catania. This excursion is perfect for adventurous and active travelers. Hike on the highest active volcano in Europe, enjoy breathtaking views and have a picnic surrounded by nature.
Inclusions: Multilingual guide, Picnic, Shuttle bus (return), The kit for visiting the Cave, Trekking shoes (on request), INFANT - Baby seat and baby carrier included (On request)
Exclusions: All that is not specified under “the cost includes
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
4.9 based on 57 reviews
See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Catania. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.
Inclusions: Shuttle bus (round-trip), Multilingual guide, Trekking shoes (on request), The equipment for visiting the cave, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included
Exclusions: cableway to reach 2500 m € 30.00 (to pay on the spot), cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m € 66.00 (to pay on the spot), All that is not specified under “the cost includes
Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!
4.9 based on 106 reviews
Welcome to the very first food tour launched in Catania! Enjoy our food experts in an intense 3-hr walk around the benches of Pescheria fish market and its backstreets. On this tour you will sample the best daily selection of street food and have some cheerful toast in places hung out by locals. We select places based on quality and authenticity of the recipe! You will try the best baked cipollina in Catania! Your local guide will unveil the secrets of the Sicilian cuisine sharing historical info and recipes. In the colorful market We will show you what you wouldn't notice on your own. You will also have the chance to enter a secret lava tunnel situated downtown but unknown among the tourist mass. This is a small-group food experience designed for passionate foodies and curious travelers. You will have the chance to interact with your Sicilian guide anytime you want. Along the walk we guides discuss many topics, such as history, arts, traditions, social and controversial issues.
Inclusions: Licensed Local guide service, Seasonal street foods and dessert (replaces a full meal), glass of wine, Local fruit selz
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, whatever is not mentioned in the inclusions
Highly highly recommended! Sonia was our guide and she was excellent - super passionate and knowledgable about Catania from it's people to its history to its food (of course) she showed us some touristy things but mostly local areas and gave so many great suggestions. I will definitley do another Streaty tour 10/10
4.9 based on 9 reviews
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
Exclusions:
Best guide ever, he took us to volcano that was good. But after that it went from good to amazing. We went to a whine-yard with the most welcoming family that served us the best whines and food we ever tasted. We bought 15 bottles and the only thing I regret is that we didn’t buy more. Thank you so much and one thing is for sure that we gonna come and visit again.
4.9 based on 110 reviews
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)
I had the amazing opportunity of visiting the Etna with this amazing agency. Knowledgeable guide that made my hike even more fantastic than I already expected . Highly , highly recommend them!
4.8 based on 31 reviews
A trek that allows us to climb to the top of the Highest active volcano in Europe and to hear the breath of a living mountain. The ascent is made by cable car and 4 × 4 minibus up to 2900m in the Torre del Filosofo area, from here after about 1.5 hours uphill you reach the edge of the central Crater from which you can see the Bocca Nuova (3250m ), opened in 1968, probably the most impressive crater.
Inclusions: The price includes the guide and the equipment (trekking boots, jacket, felapt, helmet). The price of the round-trip cable car and jeep up to 2900mt are excluded
Exclusions: Private transportation
thanks to our guide Marco Tomasello, we had great experience to visit Etna. It was my dream to clime It back to couple of years! finally We were there in July 2019. Because Etna was activated, We clime down to the other side and running down on the ash, walking on the lava. that was awesome! thanks to our guide. he said that We were the first Chinese he guided. Recommended! 相当惊艳的体验! 因为火山活动期,无法到顶部,我们在中间2650米左右就开始向下。 向导MARCO带着我们在从火山灰上跑下,到了一个小山谷,穿越了一篇片岩浆形成的地貌,以及一篇片森林。不但完成了我怕火山的愿望,还完成了一次非常棒的徒步体验! 超级推荐非给有兴趣的中国人。
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