Mount Etna Sunset Tour & Jeep Ride

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Duration: 8h 30m
Location: Mount Etna, Sicily Italy | Mount Etna, Italy


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Evening adventure to the summit of active volcano Mount Etna
Sweeping panoramas over the coast from 9,843 feet (3,000 m)
Sunset views & close-up look at the rugged volcanic terrain
Scenic journey to the top by jeep
Chance to dine on Sicilian fare at a trattoria at the base

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Mount Etna
Jeep ride to summit
Roundtrip transportation to and from central Taormina
Live tour commentary provided in English, Italian, German, and French

Description:

Venture to the top of Mount Etna—Sicily’s landscape-defining active volcano—to take in sweeping panoramas over the countryside as the sun sets. Travel to the surreal charred terrain at the summit by jeep, and then tuck into authentic regional fare at a trattoria in the foothills.

Depart Taormina in the afternoon and travel via comfortable coach inland toward the slopes of Mount Etna, the snow-capped peak that dominates Sicily's scenery. This powerful volcano has captivated Sicilians’ imaginations for centuries, and the ancient Greeks believed that its fiery summit housed the workshop of Vulcan, the god of fire.

Drive past craggy lava fields and the lush vineyards that thrive in the mineral-rich volcanic soil on your way up, and hop out of the bus when you reach 5,900 feet (1,800 m). Here, soar over the barren lunar landscape of lava flows and cinder below. An alpine guide greets you at the end of the line, where you climb into a jeep to tackle the rugged environment on the way to the top, a sky-high 9,843 feet (3,000 m) above sea level.

Explore this otherworldly setting with its black sand and gravel, scoping out craters and other geological features with your guide. Settle in as the sun begins to set, painting the valleys and stunning coastline below you in glowing hues of tangerine and violet. Once the sun dips down, complete your experience with some tastings of Sicilian specialties before your return ride to Taormina.