Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Catania and surrounding areas. Head to Rifugio Sapienza, stopping along the way to see a house submerged by lava and pass an ancient lava stone quarry.
Upon your arrival at Rifugio Sapienza, located at an altitude of 2,000 metres on Mount Etna, be welcomed by a spectacular landscape. Visit the ancient Silvestri Craters and immerse yourself in the history and grandeur of Etna, admiring their majestic beauty up close.
After exploring the ancient Silvestri Craters, trek to the craters formed during the 2001 eruption. Walk among these more recent craters and experience the incredible power and energy that Etna unleashed during that volcanic event. Closely observe the unique geological formations created by the eruption and admire the breathtaking landscape stretching out before you.
Along the way, visit a lava flow cave. This cave, formed by the solidified flow of lava over the centuries, will allow you to come into direct contact with the force and beauty of nature. Admire the unique rock formations created by the lava and feel the mysterious atmosphere that surrounds these places.
Stop in Zafferana Etnea for a tasting of traditional Sicilian street food before returning to Catania.