Excursion

Full day 8 hrs. departure from Catania/Messina/Taormina and return to Catania/Messina/Taormina Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes, and the most active one in Europe. It has been erupting for 600 million years. Mount Etna is one of the greatest and most beautiful volcano adventure tour destinations in Sicily. We will drive from Messina to Mount Etna through some of the Etna villages with a stop in Zafferana Etnea with a visit of the church Santa Maria della Provvidenza than we will drve through some old lava flows, and during the ascent different kinds of vegetation can be noted. We will reach 2.000 meters (7.000 ft) where we can admire and take a walk on the "Silvestri" craters (1892) and the latest new lava flows and craters from 2001/2002/2003 - We will then visit a local family farm where it is possible to taste local Etna wine, a selection of different types of honey (orange, lemon, eucalyptus, strawberry.), almond pastries, olives, extra virgin olive oil. We then take you to one of the most wellknown vineyards, the "Tenuta San Michele del Murgo" where it is possible to tour the wonderful propertyoverlooking the sea and the volcano and taste some of their local table wine (Only reservation). Driving down from Etna through a wonderful scenery with photo stops at the most beautiful locations Taormina. You will have free walking time in the town where you can admire the Greek Theatre from the 2nd century A.D. – Palazzo Corvaja , the most beautiful medieval building in town – Duomo di Taormina - the San Nicolò Cathedral square and Corso Umbero where you can do excellent shopping.

The price included: English speaking driver Luxury car/van/minivan with climate control Bottled water Head office assistence Insurance "RC car" the price not included: Restaurant reservation (we can recommend some excellent) Professional Guide Other unspecified

Tour available every day of the year Comfortable walking shoes are suggested for this tour Make sure your cameras are charged or load up on batteries!