Sicily: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – Sicily, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Tick off two of Sicily’s must-see attractions in one day on this tour with hotel transfers from Catania. Explore volcanic caves and rock pools on a trek through Alcantara Gorges. Walk around the craters of Mt Etna with an Alpine guide. Make a stop at a local winery for a traditional lunch with wine.
Start your Sicilian adventure by meeting your guide in Catania, either at your accommodation or another agreed-upon location. Take a brief, scenic drive by an air-conditioned van to either the Sartorius craters or the 2002 crater on the Northeast side of Etna.
Let your guide introduce you to the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena. Walk through ancient woods, extinct craters, and old lava flows. Witness deserts of lava and ashes, peculiar formations, and traces of previous eruptions. Reach a maximum altitude of 2000 meters.
Then, strap on your helmets and lamps to explore a volcanic cave like the Grotto del Ladroni or Grotta Cassone. Stop at a nice winery up along the mountain road for an authentic Sicilian lunch including appetizer, first course, water, and wine, which will be served outdoors or indoors depending on the weather.
Visit the Alcantara canyons, formed thousands of years ago from the lava flow that invaded the bed of the Alcantara river. Enjoy the spectacular scenery along the Alcantara River. End your day back in Catania where you were picked up.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Trek up Mount Etna with a guide and reach an altitude of 2000 meters
Savor locally made wine with an authentic Sicilian lunch at a winery
Visit the lava caves of Grotta del Ladroni or Grotta Cassone with lamps
Witness centuries-old lava formations and clear pools in the Alcantara Gorges
Marvel at the basalt columns and freezing waters of the scenic Alcantara River

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