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Etna at dawn Private Guided Tour

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| Catania, Italy
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Overview

What's better than a walking tour to discover Etna at dawn? One of the most suggestive excursions that can be done in the Etna Park is a visit to the volcano during dawn. The particular plays of light, the panoramas and the landscape that awakens after the night just spent are gifts for the eyes and for the mind.

What's Included

  • Breakfast breakfast with granita and brioches or pistachio croissant
  • Transportation from the meeting point
  • Cave helmet, torch, protective headset

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    Bar Del Sole The Five Tigli Of Cavallaro Salvatore Antoni & C. Sas Via A. De Gasperi, 2, 95010 Milo CThttps://goo.gl/maps/tK5En1NMfotM6YYFA

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    Monti Sartorius

    Monti Sartorius, the eruptive "buttonhole" originating during the eruption of 1865. The secondary cones still appear completely bare, with the exception of a few and sparse specimens of birch and larch pine, whose bearing is shaped by the strong prevailing winds from the north-west. Going around the base of the cones from the west side, it will be possible to observe the field of eruptive fractures associated with the craters of 1865, and reaching the base of the first cone, numerous "volcanic bombs" of considerable size will be visible.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Mount Etna

    The trekking tour continues in the direction of Piano delle Donne to admire an important testimony of the life and past of the Etna volcano: the Grotta dei Ladroni or Grotta della Neve.The Grotta dei Ladroni located at 1540 meters is a perfect example of a lava flow tunnel (lava tube). Legend has it that in the second half of the 18th century the cave was used as a refuge by a band of brigands who raged in the area. Easy to reach and visit, the lava cave is located near an Etna birch forest, in an area characterized by a prehistoric lava flow, within the municipality of Sant'Alfio (Catania). With its large rooms, the small staircase carved into the rock, the two different entrances and the three wells dug by man, Grotta dei Ladroni is one of the most particular caves on Etna. To visit it, all you need is a torch and a protective helmet, which will be provided to you free of charge.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Colata Lavica 1992

    Finally we will move to the southern slope of the Etna volcano to see the lowest front of the 1992 lava flow which arrived 1 km from Zafferana Etnea, we will do a short trek and see the testimonies of the sacred procession which according to the faithful stopped the lava flow.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Oro d'Etna

    Descending towards the valley, the tour will stop at the village of Zafferana Etnea. Here you will be accompanied inside a certified farm that will welcome you and offer you a tasting of typical products: delicious honeys and fine wines produced with grapes grown in the vineyards of the Etna area. The remaining time on the tour will be spent commuting between attractions and having free time.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    La Grotta dei Ladri

    We will enter inside a volcanic cave with helmets and torches, the cave is famous for collecting snow and, for the discovery of a famous painting by the French painter Houel
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Possibility of paid collection if you do not have a car, the cost will be defined based on the destination of the collection and return to the accommodation facility.

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Etna at dawn Private Guided Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-72125P7

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Etna at dawn Private Guided Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Breakfast. breakfast with granita and brioches or pistachio croissant.
    • Transportation from the meeting point.
    • cave helmet, torch, protective headset.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Etna at dawn Private Guided Tour is as follows:

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna at dawn Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • Breakfastbreakfast with granita and brioches or pistachio croissant
    • Transportation from the meeting point
    • Cave helmet, torch, protective headset

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Possibility of paid collection if you do not have a car, the cost will be defined based on the destination of the collection and return to the accommodation facility.

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