Etna and Alcantara

The excursions starts discovering the Silvestri Craters created by the 1892 eruption on the south side of the volcano. Afterwards the route continues with a trekking along a path leading to a ridge a wonderful overlooks of the Valle del Bove, which is a huge caldera and scene of the latest spectacular eruption.

After the trekking we will explore a lava cave with torches and helmets to get into the volcano.

After visiting the lava cave, we will have a break to enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch all together.

In the afternoon the excursion continues with then a free honey tasting session in a local family company. Then let’s dive into the icy waters of the Gole dell’Alcantara, a spectacular and unique rocky canyon and home to one of the finest examples of columnar lava basalts in the world.

Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Cairns accommodations. Our Tourgide, wich is a Multilanguage guide, pick you up at 9 o clock and brings you to the south side of the Etna. Befor we are driving back to Catania, we will enjoy a typical sicilian lunch all together and brings you to Alcantara. You will be at your hotel around 18 o clock.