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Catania: Etna Sunset Tour, Lava Cave by Jeep & Van

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Sicily, Italy
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6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

After being picked up from your chosen meeting point, head to Etna with our vehicles (Jeep or Van) to start the tour.
Learn all about Etna, taste the local products of Zafferana Etnea and admire the sunset over a unique landscape during a half-day guided tour.
Drive along roads framed by breathtaking views of the various dormant craters. Admire the beautiful Valle del Bove and visit an area of ancient explosive activity such as the Hornitos or a Lava Flow Cave (Flashlight and Helmet).
You will arrive at 2000 meters where you will admire a breathtaking view and a wonderful sunset.

What's Included

  • Flashlight
  • Walking tour
  • The infant rate includes a car seat
  • Anything not specified under "inclusions”
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza dei Martiri
2, 95131 Catania CT, Italy

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Parco dell'Etna

The excursion will start discovering old basalt lava flows, volcanic caves, secular woods and it will continue with the tastes and smell of Sicily. You will visit an area of ancient explosive activity, Hornitos, a half-volcano and a state shelter.The lunar landscape of “Bove Valley” and the black ash’s desert will make your excursion a gorgeous day. Finally a tasting of honey, wines and typical Sicilian product
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Valle Del Bove

The Valle del Bove is a large basin located on the eastern side of the volcanic edifice of Etna, within the protected area of ​​the Etna Park, in the territory of the municipality of Zafferana Etnea (CT
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rifugio Sapienza

located at 1,910 metres above sea level on the southern side of Etna, in the municipality of Nicolosi (CT).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

ORO d'Etna - Farm Costa - Beekeeping

"In Zafferana the air is good for the lips, it smells of fresh baked bread, of broom. And from up there, from the three thousand meters of Etna, Sicily is a three-pointed star in the upside-down sky of its ancient sea."
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grotta Cassone

Facoltativa
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Grotta del Gatto

Facoltativa
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Rifugio Casa del Vescovo

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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Catania: Etna Sunset Tour, Lava Cave by Jeep & Van?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Flashlight
  • Walking tour
  • The infant rate includes a car seat
  • Helmet
  • Trekking shoes (upon request)
  • Transportation from the meeting point in Jeep/Van an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tastings of local products
  • Multilingual tour guide
  • Anything not specified under "inclusions”

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

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