Southern Italy Volcano Route - Guided Walk
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Walking tour
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 9 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-45817
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Naples, Italy/ Catania, Italy
- Experience breathtaking coastal scenery and the stunning volcanic mountains of the Aeolian Islands
- Visit Mt Etna – Europe’s highest volcano, Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii
- Discover history, culture, volcanoes and the Italian dolce vita
- Enjoy delicious culinary specialties of the region
- Experience Capri and the home of Pizza, Naples
A guided trek of the impressive volcanoes of Mt Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli, relax on beaches and discover the Italian 'dolce vita'. Discover the best of Southern Italy: from Naples to Sicily. Enjoy Italy's rich history as well as the four volcanoes in the Mediterranean: Vesuvius, Stromboli, Vulcano and Mt Etna, among the most studied volcanoes in the world. From the enchanting city of Naples, discover the island of Capri, the ruins of Pompeii and the majestic Mount Vesuvius before heading to the Aeolian islands. Located to the north of the island of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea is the beautiful Aeolian Archipelago, made up of 7 diverse islands including Lipari, Salina, Vulcano and Stromboli, whose active volcanic cone dominates the horizon. Dramatic cliffs and winding coastline, black beaches and thermal hot springs, a deep blue sea and charming port towns are all characteristic of this enchanting group of islands. Four days have been set aside to explore these islands on foot including a guided walk to see the active crater of Stromboli subject to conditions, where fiery lava explodes regularly. The daily walks are interspersed with opportunities to relax on the beach, snorkel, explore the ports and villages or bathe in therapeutic hot mud. Back on the mainland of Sicily the focus shifts to the famous volcano, Mt Etna, where the 2002/03 eruption opened a line of gaping craters. The ascent to the summit of Etna allows us to observe the craters and appreciate panoramic views all the way to the Ionian coast.
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Day 1 : Arrive Naples
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Day 2 : Explore the Island of Capri (2.5hrs)
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Day 3 : Transfer to Vesuvio, walk to crater, visit Pompeii, ferry to Aeolian Islands (2hrs)
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Day 4 : Arrive Sicily, visit Cefalù enroute to hydrofoil to Lipari
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Day 5 : Hike on the volcanic island of Vulcano, soak in thermal baths (3hrs)
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Day 6 : Transfer to Stromboli and 'Sciara del Fuoco' trek (4hrs), return to Lipari
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Day 7 : Transfer to Catania via Taormina
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Day 8 : Summit Europe's highest active volcano, Mt. Etna (10,899'/3303m) (6hrs)
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Day 9 : In Catania, trip concludes
- 7 nights accommodation in small family run 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes may apply - payable locally), 1 night ferry in a double cabin with private facilities
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
- All transfers by bus on the land sections and hydrofoils on the islands
- English speaking guide throughout and Volcano Guide at Stromboli and on Mt Etna, Private guide at Pompei
- Wine tasting at Vesuvius and in Lipari
- Entrance fees to Pompei, Napoli Sotterranea and Vesuvio
- Travel to Naples and from Catania
- Meals not noted as included and all beverages
- Transfers hotel-airport on days 1 & 9 - we can assist with a private transfer - please ask for a quote
- Items of a personal nature
- Entrance fees for sites not listed as included
- Travel insurance
- Hotel taxes - payable locally
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Southern Italy Volcano Route - Guided Walk tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 11 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 11 July 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceSouthern Italy Volcano Route - Guided Walk tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Southern Italy Volcano Route - Guided Walk tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.