Etna and the Sea from Catania

Discover the beauties that Etna volcano offers, visit its splendid landscapes, and taste various typical products at the end. Then you will continue towards the Cyclops Islands Marine Protected Area, where you will admire its magnificent seabed.

The first stage of this tour is at an altitude of 2000 m, but during the journey, going up from the city, short intermediate stops will be made at some characteristic points. The guide will give information about the history of the volcano and the Etna area, and the latest eruptions and some ancient extinct craters will be discovered. From here it will be possible to choose whether to continue trekking through one of the Paths of Etna Park, at an altitude of 2000 meters, accompanied by our guide, or purchase the Etna high altitude option, which will allow you to reach the top of the volcano (3000 m) with special means and accompanied by a local mountain guide. The excursion will continue with a visit to a lava flow cave with helmets and torches. The last stop on this tour is an organic products company in Zafferana, where you can taste honey, wines, oils, and other typical products. Then, you will then continue towards the sea, for the lava backdrops of Aci Castello (Marine Protected Area of the Cyclops Islands) where you can admire the ancient lava of the first Etna volcanic complex, now home to a very rich marine flora and fauna. Creased lavas, columnar basalts, and pillow washes will be the unique setting for an unforgettable excursion.