Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with Lunch from Catania
by Dream Island
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This excursion from Catania lasts between six and eight hours and includes transportation by SUV or minivan with space for up to eight people and air conditioning. The tour starts with an off-road drive to the lava front from the 2002 eruption on Mount Etna. Next, the group continues along the Via Mareneve through the Ragabo pine forest to the starting point for a trek to the Monti Sartorius craters. The walk is easy, covering an altitude from 1650 to 1750 metres. After the trek, visitors explore the Grotta dei Ladroni, a lava flow cave, using helmets and torches provided as part of the trekking equipment. Following the Etna visit, the group stops for lunch at a local chalet or restaurant. The lunch includes a first course, a drink, and coffee. After lunch, the tour passes through Castiglione di Sicilia, a village recognized among Italy's most beautiful, before arriving at the Alcantara Gorges, also known as the Larderia Gorges. Entrance to the Botanical Park of the Alcantara Gorges and use of the lift are included. Guests can spend about one hour at the gorges, where the Alcantara River runs through the canyon, offering a chance to relax and refresh by the water.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Mount Etna
Travel by SUV or minivan with off-road driving to reach the 2002 lava front. Trek along the 'bottoniera' side craters of Monti Sartorius, starting from 1650 metres and ascending to 1750 metres on an easy path. Enter and explore the Grotta dei Ladroni lava flow cave using helmets and torches. Lunch is served at a local chalet or restaurant, including a first course, a drink, and coffee.
360 min
Le Gole dell'Alcantara
After lunch, drive through Castiglione di Sicilia, recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages, en route to the Alcantara Gorges, also called the Larderia Gorges. Located in the Alcantara River Park where the Peloritani mountain range ends, the gorges offer a chance to relax beside the river in the canyon. The visit includes entrance to the park and use of the lift.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of "Autoscuola Sorrentino" driving school, free parking on the street.
End point
In front of "Autoscuola Sorrentino" driving school, free parking on the street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Excursion with Lunch from Catania
by Dream Island
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This excursion from Catania lasts between six and eight hours and includes transportation by SUV or minivan with space for up to eight people and air conditioning. The tour starts with an off-road drive to the lava front from the 2002 eruption on Mount Etna. Next, the group continues along the Via Mareneve through the Ragabo pine forest to the starting point for a trek to the Monti Sartorius craters. The walk is easy, covering an altitude from 1650 to 1750 metres. After the trek, visitors explore the Grotta dei Ladroni, a lava flow cave, using helmets and torches provided as part of the trekking equipment. Following the Etna visit, the group stops for lunch at a local chalet or restaurant. The lunch includes a first course, a drink, and coffee. After lunch, the tour passes through Castiglione di Sicilia, a village recognized among Italy's most beautiful, before arriving at the Alcantara Gorges, also known as the Larderia Gorges. Entrance to the Botanical Park of the Alcantara Gorges and use of the lift are included. Guests can spend about one hour at the gorges, where the Alcantara River runs through the canyon, offering a chance to relax and refresh by the water.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Mount Etna
Travel by SUV or minivan with off-road driving to reach the 2002 lava front. Trek along the 'bottoniera' side craters of Monti Sartorius, starting from 1650 metres and ascending to 1750 metres on an easy path. Enter and explore the Grotta dei Ladroni lava flow cave using helmets and torches. Lunch is served at a local chalet or restaurant, including a first course, a drink, and coffee.
360 min
Le Gole dell'Alcantara
After lunch, drive through Castiglione di Sicilia, recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages, en route to the Alcantara Gorges, also called the Larderia Gorges. Located in the Alcantara River Park where the Peloritani mountain range ends, the gorges offer a chance to relax beside the river in the canyon. The visit includes entrance to the park and use of the lift.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of "Autoscuola Sorrentino" driving school, free parking on the street.
End point
In front of "Autoscuola Sorrentino" driving school, free parking on the street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.