With this excursion you will discover a geological landscape absolutely unique inthe world. Walking along the picturesque slopes of the highest volcano in Europe which with its 3350 mt. dominates eastern Sicily, we will reach the station of "Rifugio Sapienza", at 1900 mt. Ascension by cable car up to 2500 mt. With the assistance of authorized Alpine Guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club), continuation on an off-road vehicle to the summit crater area, at about 3000 mt.In the afternoon, guided tour of an Etna wine cellar, tasting of two types of Etna DOC wines, two types of IGT wines, a Spumante wine, tasting of Evo oil, three types of pâté, tasting of cheeses and cold cuts, bread, olives, “pane cunsatu” and 1/2 mineral water.
08:30-09:20 Pick-up in the different points and driving direction Etna South side with Bus
10:20 Arrive at Rifugio Sapienza, 1900m and ascension up to 3000 mt
14:00 Departure from Mount Etna to the winery
15:00 Visit of wine cellar and wine tasting
16:00 Departure and return
Strongly advised to wear comfortable thick soled shoes, warm clothes and bring a windbreaker.
Not suitable for people affected by asthma, heart condition, pregnancy and walking difficulties.
Transport
Audioguide
Wine tasting
Lunch