ETNA & WINE, TAORMINA TOUR FD from CATANIA (GUIDE and LUNCH Included) | La Vacanza Travel

ETNA & WINE, TAORMINA TOUR FD from CATANIA (GUIDE and LUNCH Included)

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Italy, Province of Catania, Catania
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  • 8 hours
  • Catania
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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 ... !!!"

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy

You will have the opportunity to discover in one day the beauties of our volcano and the splendid Taormina, after the pick-up in the city of CATANIA here we go:

First Stage: Walking through centuries-old woods, eccentric craters and unique lava formations (usually the Sartorius Mountains or the craters formed in 2002 on the north-east side of Etna), our naturalistic guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of volcanic phenomena.

Second stop: You will explore a volcanic cave (for example the "Grotta dei Ladroni" or the "Cassone Cave") provided with the necessary equipment (helmets and torches). During the winter, the visit to the cave is not carried out in the event of significant snow or ice at the entrance which would make the entrance dangerous.

Third stage: If the weather conditions permit, you will have the opportunity to have a typical Sicilian 'hot table' snack. Otherwise, lunch will take place indoors at a lovely mountain farmhouse.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, Sicily

Fourth stop: In the afternoon you will reach Taormina where, independently, you can visit its elegant course that separates the medieval city gates, Porta Catania and Messina. You will be provided with a map containing all the information on the most important places to visit.

The guide will wait for you at the entrance of the town (mainly pedestrian area) for the return to Catania.

During the excursion, you will reach a maximum altitude of 2000 meters (area of competence of our nature guides).

Duration: 2 hours

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 - Single dish with tasting of 2 typical Sicilian wines
  • Insurance
  • Equipment, if requested at the time of booking.

Exclusions
  • Extra costs not included or not foreseen
  • Bottled water
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We remind you to wear closed shoes (sports or trekking) with socks, and to bring a winter jacket as the temperature at a height is around 10-15 ° C lower than in Catania.
  • We also recommend, in case of snow, to bring a pair of spare socks. Snowshoes and sticks will be provided by us. If you think you are not well equipped, inform us when booking. In that case, we will supply shoes and jackets.
  • Also remember to bring a bottle of water with you to quench your thirst during the trek.
  • Depending on the needs of the group and the weather conditions, the route may undergo small variations in favor of a perfect trend of the day for everyone. In addition, in the event of conditions or events independent of our will and not foreseeable, the guide may choose to make some changes to the itinerary and his judgment is insidacable.
  • Suitable for Everyone (We do not recommend taking part in excursions to those who do not enjoy good health, especially those suffering from diseases of the cardio-respiratory system. We also do not recommend this type of excursion to children under 10 years.)
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Jeep or minibus pick-up in Catania, directly at the hotels or by agreeing on a meeting point.

Airports

  • Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily Italy


Ports

  • Porto di Catania - Molo di Levante, 95121 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
  • porto di Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
  • Porto d'Ulisse, 95126 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
  • porto di Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Danica S

18 Sep, 2020

Janet has been such a great guide: open minded, explaining everything in detail, ask for questions, not to slow and not to fast. Thank you Janet for this great day!

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