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Etna at sunset in 4x4 or Minivan

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  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The excursion to Etna at sunset is one of the most suggestive summer tours. On board our vehicles - comfortable Minivan or 4×4 - some of the most interesting places of Etna until sunset. You will admire the Valle del Bove, an immense amphitheater that tells the geological history of the volcano. You will walk on the edge of some side craters where you can enjoy the panorama from 2000 meters and the extinct lava flows of various eras. To make the tour special: the colors of the sunset while enjoying a sweet aperitif with biscuits and raisin wine. IMPORTANT NOTES: our meeting point in Trecastagni a MontataGrande where you will find a free and safe parking. It is possible to request a shuttle service from Catania or other countries. In the info you will find any additional costs for the shuttle service. LANGUAGE: During high season there may be overbooking of reservations for the French or Spanish language, while English is always guaranteed.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Tasting of typical Etna products and Sicilian sweet aperitif at sunset
  • Free parking at our Meeting Point MontataGrande, if you buy a Tour ticket from Trecastagni
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Italian / English speaking driver. Tour leader in the language requested in the stages of the tour.
  • Pickup included from Catania Center, if you buy a Tour ticket from Catania

What's not

  • Private transportation
  • Rental of closed or trekking shoes (compulsory). Available for hire.
  • Typical Lunch or Wine Experience (Purchasable on site)
  • Round trip transfer from Etna/Acireale/Giarre (from 25€ per person). Subject to availability.

Itinerary

  1. The tour winds through the visit of different attractions (at least 4): the ancient and recent lava flows; the Valle del Bove; the visit of a volcanic cave with lights and helmets; walk on the side craters at about 2000 meters.

    3 h

  2. Panoramic stop in the spectacular Valle del Bove, a natural amphitheater created by the collapse of the ancient eruptive centers of Etna. This stage may not be carried out starting from Taormina. Alternatively, you can reach the ski resort of Piano Provenzana destroyed by the 2002 eruption.

    30 min

  3. Visit this or a similar cave with lights and speleologist helmet to understand the fascinating phenomenon of the formation of lava tubes. The guides will assist you in this fascinating natural place to descend into the meanders of the volcano.

    30 min

  4. Tasting all'agricoltour MontataGrande with tasting of Etna and Sicilian specialties

    15 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
No additional costs from our meeting point. At our Meeting point we offer free parking, bathrooms, shoe and jacket rental, rural experiences, coffee & more.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 16 travellers
Operated by
EtnaExcursion.it
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Closed tennis or trekking shoes compulsory. No sandals!

How it compares in Italy, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 21% below the median of the 736 day trips we list in Italy, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 736.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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