Guided excursion to Etna and Alcantara Gorges from Taormina
ID: GYG446533-802870
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Come discover two of Sicily's most famous nature destinations by joining this experience of food, nature and exploration of unique landscapes. Mt. Etna and the Alcantara Gorges are waiting for you!
The tour will start from Taormina and together with our guide you will head to the renowned Mareneve road - at 1500 meters above sea level. Thanks to the stories told by our guide, you will discover the legends of the villages located at the foot of Mount Etna and the volcano itself.
The first stop will be the famous lateral lava flow that in 2002 destroyed the ski facilities of Piano Provenzana and burned part of the Ragabo Pine Forest.
Crossing various paths that wind through pine, birch and crater forests, you will reach the Grotta dei Ladroni, a tunnel carved out of the lava that you will explore and learn about thanks to our guide.
Atthe end of the excursion, it will be possible to have a lunch break in a Chalet, at an altitude of 1500m, with a choice of menu and payment on site.
Once lunch is over, you will continue on to another splendid natural destination, made up of unique landscapes resembling a canyon: the Alcantara Gorges.
Along the way, you will visit some ancient Sicilian villages, such as Castiglione di Sicilia, renowned for its wine cultivation used to produce Etna D.O.C.
Highlights
- You will explore the mammoth Mount Etna and the distinctive Alcantara Gorges
- You will receive all the equipment you need for your adventure
- You will have a certified guide at your disposal
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is recommended to arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes in advance
It will be necessary to bring a T-shirt, long pants and socks to dive into the Alcantara Gorge
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Please specify your address for the pick-up service
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
