Visite de l'Etna et de l'Alcantara - Heure de prise en charge à 8h30 de votre hôtel
Description
Dans la première partie de ce circuit, vous visiterez certains des cratères de flanc, qui sont en sommeil, à 2000 m. Le paysage est incroyable, entouré de cratères, de coulées de lave, de cendres volcaniques et de nombreuses plantes différentes, la plupart d'entre elles sont originaires de la région. Un environnement protégé par un vaste parc naturel, le parc naturel de l'Etna, qui depuis 2013 est également inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Dans la deuxième partie, vous visiterez la rivière Alcantara où il est possible de se détendre un peu en admirant la beauté de la nature: une petite rive sablonneuse, une eau propre et glaciale et d'énormes colonnes de basalte causées par les éruptions passées. Tous nos guides touristiques et chauffeurs sont certifiés selon la loi italienne. En raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, nous suivons toutes les directives de l'OMS et du gouvernement italien pour garantir votre sécurité. • un service de prise en charge et de transfert au départ de Catane à 8h30 • Visite guidée de 1900m à 2000m d'altitude. • Visitez la rivière Alcantara • Heure d'arrivée à Catane vers 17h30
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
sur le chemin, vous verrez le village de Nicolosi qui est situé au pied du volcan Etna. C'est à partir de là qu'en 1669 a commencé une énorme éruption qui a détruit des villages et en partie la ville de Catane. De Nicolosi à Rifugio Sapienza (1900m d'altitude), vous verrez un paysage lunaire étonnant entouré de cratères latéraux, de coulées de lave et d'une immense mine de basalte, le tout mélangé à une végétation indigène
Les cratères Silvestri sont les cratères latéraux les plus populaires que nous ayons autour du mont. Etna. Cette éruption a commencé en 1892
Le meilleur moment pour se détendre en admirant la beauté de la nature: une petite rive sablonneuse, une eau propre et glacée, d'énormes colonnes de basalte (qui ressemble à un canyon) à la suite d'une ancienne éruption volcanique. Le tout entouré d'une végétation et d'une faune spontanées étonnantes.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Heure de prise en charge à 8h30 devant votre logement ou dans un lieu de rendez-vous organisé à l'avance. L'heure dépend de l'embouteillage, notre chauffeur peut être un peu en retard.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(21)
I highly recommend the LemonTour guided tour in Catania! In the morning we visited the Alcantara Gorges, a volcanic canyon that frames the river of the same name with icy water, characterized by a landscape so unusual and particular that it leaves you speechless; then we stopped in Zafferana where we tasted a series of recommended local products such as oil, honey and wine; we ventured into a volcanic tunnel with helmets and torches and finally after lunch in one of the refuges we walked towards the main craters visited up to a height of about 2000 meters. Rating 10 and praise to our Guide and driver Janet, not only very nice and company but very prepared and exhaustive in explanations and answers to our many questions. Thank you for the great experience, it stuck with us 🫶🏻
What an amazing experience to scale the slopes of Mount Etna, tour the Lava tube caves, Olive oil and wine tasting and waiting in the Alcantara river and exploring the gorges. Everything was absolutely breathtaking
Our day on Etna and in the Alcantara Gorges was my favorite day of the trip by far. Our host Constanza was phenomenal. A true Sicilian who was very knowledgable and funny.
Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kind- she knew loads about the history of the area! The views were amazing and just the right amount of time for a nice day out. I’d make sure to bring a waterproof backpack or a waterproof case for a phone for the water part plus some waterproof/ aqua shoes (I wore sliders and they were fine). Definitely a trip I’d suggest doing if you have a free day.
We went to Mt Etna and it was nice. Constance had alot to talk about on the way to the mountain. She showed us around some old flows, old cones and a cave. Then we went to Alcantara with Giuseppe. He was easy to talk with on the ride to the river. He left us for a couple hours to go play on the water. It was a small, scenic gorge. Bring a waterproof bag, because if you wanna go further up the river the water is deeper than your pockets and you need to use your hands for balance.
Poor vehicle safety: The passenger seats in the font were not firmly bolted in place. The backrest for accessing the rear rows of seats could not be fixed. There were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, there was no air conditioning, which is why the windows were permanently open. We had booked a trip with a German-speaking tour guide. As no German-speaking tour guide was available, we were promised a compensation of €30, which we don‘t received. The guide was very friendly and competent.
It has been an unforgettable and unique experience! To repeat without a doubt. After seeing Etna and Alcantara I have been left at peace inside.
I have never spent such a beautiful day with such a wonderful and cultured person. Janet is the best guide ever. His English is impeccable, so much so that we Italians understood perfectly what he was explaining, even though it was not our native language. Compliments!
The day on Etna spent in Janet's company was the most memorable of our tour of Eastern Sicily. We were a group of 8 friends, Janet picked us up in her minivan from our accommodation and then took us to the volcano which had surprised us with an eruption the previous evening. Janet is a volcanologist and an intrepid adventurer, with her mini speaker our walks on the craters had worthy soundtracks! after lunch at the refuge (excellent food recommended) we crossed a volcanic cave (overcoming our claustrophobia), then tasted wine and honey at a local farm and finally immersed ourselves in the freezing waters of the Alcantara Gorges. All perfect!
Highly recommended and the guide Janet was fantastic. She immediately created an atmosphere. Etna on foot was also very impressive and Janet knew a lot about the valcano/lava/mountains/history. For the river tour, it is best to bring a waterproof backpack or leave everything except swimwear and water shoes* (*can also be purchased there for €10) in the car. We did it with a backpack and therefore missed the last part. Very beautiful locations, we are glad we went.
