
115,00€
Valley of Temples and Villa Romana del Casale tour
Our Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale tour will show you two of the most …
- approximately 11 hours
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina
We will pick you up outside/nearby your accommodation in Taormina or in its close vicinity (depending on the accommodation’s location, we will organize a convenient meeting point) between 8.30 and 9.00 AM. Each of our vehicles can accommodate up to 8 participants.
It takes about one hour to arrive at Etna North to our camp base. There, you will take the needed equipment for the hike (we can provide trekking boots and jackets upon request). Then our expert naturalistic guide will take the lead and walk you through ancient woods and extinct craters. Also, he will introduce you to the spectacular volcanic phenomena occurred over time. The walk will be your chance to learn about the typical and unique flora of the North-Etnean area and the many facts related to the volcano. While marveling at the beauties of Mount Etna, you will also hear all about the folks of Etna, about their traditions and customs and get to discover in depths the link between man and nature. The trekking part will last 1 hour and half – 2 hours.
After that, you will be able to get in the volcanic underground and visit one of the striking volcanic caves of our volcano; we will provide helmets and torchlights. During this part, the guide will explain the origins, characteristics, and uses of this fascinating volcanic phenomenon.
Then, you will stop by a winery in the Etnean city of Linguaglossa, where you will taste an authentic typical Sicilian lunch made from fresh local products. Every course will be paired with a matching Mount Etna wine, each rigorously DOP-labelled and locally produced (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options available upon request).
As final step of the day, you will stop at the River Park of the Alcantara Gorges. These originated when thick lava flows reached the icy Alcantara river and formed these geometrically perfect rocks. You will be amazed at the sight of this river streaming through the high walls that form the gorge; also you will be able to walk along the watercourse.
At the end of the Mount Etna Wine and Alcantara tour, at around 6.00/6.30 PM, the guide will drop you off at the starting point.