Excursion, Acitrezza, Acicastello, Etna, Alcantara

• The Ionian coast and Acicastello with its fortress built on a volcanic huge rock older than Etna.
• The Faraglioni of Acitrezza and the myth of Ulysses who stayed in the Ciclope’s land.
• The Alcantara river gorges and the strength of nature which has, by tectonics earthquakes and cataclisms, split in two the hard basaltic Pre-Etna lava lakes.

You will discover the fascinating world of volcanoes, lava flows, woods, volcanic caves and more for an unforgettable day with experienced guides.

A day of emotions. From the Cyclops Riviera and its Faraglioni of Acitrezza, according to Homeric legend thrown by the enraged Polyphemus against Ulysses. We’ll see the Acicastello Norman Castle and then we continue our tour toward Etna visiting Mount Etna.

We are going to see and walk around the “Crateri Silvestri” or  on the “Sartorius Mounts”, formed during the eruption of 1892 and 1865, both are ancient crater system . You run through a nature trail of exceptional botanical and geological interest. A visit to a cave of lava provide the thrill of a journey to the center of the earth.  We even go to observe from its cliff, the Valle del Bove, allowing us to see a volcanic caldera of majestic size, today useful area that protect the towns below from recent eruptions.

Of course during our trip we see many beautiful locations and panorama, you can stop and take photos and videos, our guides will advice you for the best spots!

• Pick-Up to your accommodation.
• Short but significant visit to Acicastello and Acitrezza.
• Easy trekking around the crater system of Crateri Silvestri or Monti Sartorius.
• Inside a Lava Cave, to see inside the Volcano.
• The Valle del Bove, where many Etna eruptions are contained.
• A Sicilian flavored lunch, complete course, in a typical restaurant or farmhouse
• Visit and refreshing in the awesome Alcantara Gorges and river.
• Come back to your accommodation

Some moments of the excursion

I Faraglioni di Acitrezza	Escursione ai monti Sartorius
Castello Normanno - Acicastello	Entrata ad una grotta dell'Etna
Grotta dei ladroni - Etna	Grotta dei ladroni
Monti Sartorius	Monti Sartorius
Monti Sartorius	Gole dell'Alcantera