Hiking on the Sicilian volcanoes

The eastern coast of Sicily is known for its natural beauty and unique heritage. This trip will make you discover its volcanoes, its Baroque towns and the historic streets of Catania and Syracuse.

Mount Etna is affectionately called “the Mountain” by Sicilians and has always been a beneficial presence, despite the eruptions, putting on a show occasionally. It is certainly one of the few places in the world where you can have a close look of an active volcano. Close to Mount Etna are Catania and Syracuse, rich in history and food delights like the famous chocolate of Modica.

Primopiano Viaggi proposes

Day 1 – Catania Region

Arrival of the group at Catania airport. Bus transfer to the city center. Welcome by the local guide and visit of the historic city center. Transfer to the hotel located in the region. Accomodation, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 – Etna and Alcantara Gorges

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by coach for the climb to Mount Etna. Meeting with the guide and hiking on the sides of the volcano. The excursion includes the study of the landscape and agricultural botany, trekking on the sides of the volcano in a desert area (duration: approximately one hour) and the visit of the main points of interest (caves, eruption points). Lunch by packed lunch and continuation to the Alcantara Gorges Park for a hike on the Gorges path which leads to the Sorgente (source) di Venere (Venus). As you walk along the sides of the river you can admire the interior basalt walls from above. Finally, descent to the small beach of the gorges, the most famous part of the path of the gorges. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 – Siracusa and Noto

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Siracusa. In the morning, visit the Neapolis archaeological site with the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, the Roman Amphitheater.

Then visit the Island of Ortigia, with its Cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa.

Lunch at the restaurant. In the afternoon, visit of Noto and its Baroque center. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 – Tindari / Milazzo

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tindari. Welcome by the guide and departure for the hike. The excursion lasts approximately 4h00 / 5h00 on the Sentiero di Coda Volpe from the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tindari to the Riserva di Marinello (route of 8 km in total round trip – drop: approx 280 meters). Lunch by packed lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, check in at the hotel in Milazzo. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 – Stromboli

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the port of Milazzo.

Ferry crossing to Stromboli. Welcome by the guide for the trekking on the sides of the Stromboli volcano.

Lunch by packed lunch during the excursion. Return by ferry to Milazzo in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 – Return to your area

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure of the group and end of our services.

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