Mount Etna, Randazzo and Alcantara Gorges Day Trip from Taormina

8 Hours

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Hotel Pickup Offered

English,German,Italian

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Overview

Experience the peaks and valleys of Sicily in one day trip from Taormina, exploring both the foothills of Mount Etna and the Alcantara Gorges along with the Medieval town of Randazzo! Visit the volcanic canyons of the picturesque Alcantara Gorges followed by a stop in Randazzo to see the Basilica of Santa Maria. Hike into the foothills of Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, or upgrade for a chance to go up to the volcano's upper areas for a walking tour of the craters.

Day trip from Taormina to Alcantara Gorges, Randazzo and Mount Etna's foothills
Explore rock pools and volcanic canyons on a walk through Alcantara Gorges
Visit the medieval town of Randazzo and explore its cathedral, Basilica di Santa Maria
Travel to the north refuge on Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano
Enjoy free time to hike around the foothills of Mount Etna on your own
Optional upgrade to visit Mount Etna's upper craters with an Alpine guide and walk around its craters

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Meet your guide aboard an air-conditioned coach in Taormina's city center to start your day trip with a drive to the Alcantara Gorges, a series of ravines carved into the ancient volcanic rock by the Alcantara River.Once you've paid your entry fee to the gorge, you'll follow your guide into the park to explore the canyons, caves, rock pools, and waterfalls. After your visit to the gorge, you'll head back to the coach and settle in for the drive to the town of Randazzo, near the border of the Parco della Etna national park surrounding the volcano.Randazzo's main attraction is its cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Maria, which you will visit with your guide to learn about the columns made from lava rock and to see the 18th-century paintings inside. If your visit falls on a Sunday, there will also be some time allowed for you to go treasure hunting at Randazzo's weekly Sunday market.From there, the coach will transport you through the national park to the base of Mount Etna, notorious as Europe's tallest active volcano, in a near-constant state of activity. You'll be driven to an altitude of 6,234 feet (1,900 meters) to the north refuge point, from which you'll be able to get a snack in the refuge cafe (own expense) and explore the area at your leisure.There are different hiking trails to choose from, so get a recommendation from your guide before you set off. Also, be sure you've worn good walking shoes - the landscape is sometimes challenging.If you prefer, you can upgrade your tour to skip the free time at the north refuge and continue straight to the upper craters of the volcano. Ascent by jeeps to the authorized crater zones at approximately 3,000 meters assisted by licensed guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club). Stop to admire the eventual activity of the summit craters in the area of security At the end of the day trip, you'll meet your coach at the pre-arranged time and relax for the drive back to Taormina.

Mount Etna, Randazzo and Alcantara Gorges Day Trip from Taormina

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