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Subject: Has anyone been to Sicily, specifically Mt. Etna?

It is one of the ports we are stopping at during our cruise.  I was looking for things to do in this port.  Found this tour which looks really interesting...

Mount Etna & Messina (easy trek + pedestrian path).

 The tour will start picking you up from the dock or other places you arrive. Driving to 2000 mt. (7.000 ft.) we will cross some Sicilian towns (Santa Venerina and Zafferana), then we will arrive to the Silvestri craters, it's amazing landscape of the big craters area, where we can admire the huge sea of lava coming from last eruptions. On the way we will enjoy marvelous landscape of the ancient lava flows and grape farms and magnificent landscape of the cost. The excursions to the summit zone of Mt. Etna it’s our final destination today. Using the modern installations of the cable-cars on the slopes of Southern Mt. Etna, in only 15 minutes it is possible to reach the height of 2,504 meters. Following the ascent to 581 m., the second part of the excursions begins. The service is carried out with special off-road vehicles driven by expert conductors who calmly drive up even the most difficult paths, reaching in only 20 minutes, the height of 2,900 m. above sea level. Here, one finds themselves in front of an incomparable panorama suspended over the sea, from where it is possible to admire the majestic central crater and the historic lava flows which characterize the landscape of Mt. Etna. Here qualified staff take you to the places where the volcanic activity flourishes, completely respecting the laws issued by the authorities which protect the zone. Then we drive back to Messina (or other town) for the sightseeing tour. (see tour nr.1). In Catania we will visit the baroque city center, with its amazing cathedral. Then we will drive you to the dock or others places you prefer, in time for departur.

NOTES: This tour includes: cold soft drinks (cola-fanta-water), fresh pastries and one sandwich 

 

It's not cheap, but we are not into shopping and thought this sounded like something you just don't get a chance to do everyday.  The tour will also allow us time in the town to sight see before heading back to the ship.  I am willing to pay the price if it is worth it.  Anyone ever tour Mt. Etna that can provide some feedback?  Thanks!

 



2013-04-01 3:01 PM
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Subject: RE: Has anyone been to Sicily, specifically Mt. Etna?

Yes I have been there but not on a tour.

It is a pretty cool trip up just make sure you dress for the cold at the TOP!

Might want to find out about volcanic activity and how it would affect your trip and refund in case of cancellation.

Have you seen tours for Syracuse, Agrigento, Caltagirone or Taormina I have been to them several times and they have some pretty amazing sites to visit not to mention AWESOME FOOD!!!

The Cataina Market place it a very fun outing!

Check them out and enjoy your trip!

 



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