Private Transfer Tour from Taormina to Syracuse: stopover at Etna Volcano

Taormina > Etna Volcano > Syracuse
Approximately Travel Time and Unit: Full Day  –  120 Miles (190 Kilometers)
Season: this excursion is doable from March to November. 
Dress Code: use sturdy shoes, wind jacket and do not forget sun screen
Private Vehicle and English Speaking Driver Disposal: full day from h 8:30AM

Today meet our staff and departure for the Etna Natural Park to discover a beautiful Volcano rich in sounds, perfumes, and colors. Along the scenic drive we will stop at the the 2002 lava flow reachable through a winding curvy road surrounded by chestnut and oak forests. The 2002 eruption lasted from October 27th to January 29th 2003 and it is considered one of the most explosive eruptions of the past one hundred years. Continuing our excursion we will reach Rifugio Sapienza (1923 meters above sea level), a ski resort, theater of the great eruption of 2002. Here you will have free time to enjoy an excellent espresso and take a short walk to visit the Silvester Craters and the ruins of the hotel Le Betulle destroyed by a molten lava flow.
Ascent to the top is optional, available purchasing cable car tickets (Cable Car Fee: not included) on the spot – weather and volcanic conditions permitting – to experience the lava fields and incredible landscape view from Europe’s highest and most active volcano.

Later onto Syracuse.

SUMMIT CRATERS
Ascent to the TOP is optional. Ascent fees NOT included
How to Ascent to the TOP?
You can ascent to the top in two ways: up to 2.500 meters or you can continue the trip up to 2.920 meters:
AAA: how to ascent to the top up to 2.500 meters
from Rifugio Sapienza we can catch on the first cable car ride (Cable Car fee: around eur 30,00 per person payable on the spot) up to 2.500 meters (Montagnola). Upon arrival at 2.500 meters you can walk around or hiking or just take a cappuccino at the bar overlooking the area.
BBB: how to ascent to the top from 2.500 meters up to 2.920 meters
from the Montagnola (located at around 2.500 meters) you can jump on board on the UNI-MOG (mini-coach WD4X4) to reach 2.800 meters with Licensed Etna Guide (Ascent fees: eur 66,00 per person payable on the spot). Hiking to reach 2.920 meters.

This transfer tour is operated with English speaking Driver.
Licensed local guide is not included.

TOUR DETAILS & BOOKING INFORMATION

FULL DAY TRANSFER-TOUR: Full day excursion is approximately 7-10 hours in accordance with the itinerary and route.

PRE-POST TOURS: pre-post tours and packages are available on request.

BAGGAGE HANDLING: One big size and one trolley per person are allowed in this tour.

ADMISSION FEES: The price of this tour does not include Admission Fees.

TOUR CODE: TAOETSRS