We’ll leave from the port of Catania for Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most famous volcanoes. Century after century, the eruptions have modified the slopes of the mountain, forming unique sculptures of lava and ice. Our coach will climb the mountain to the Sapienza refuge, at about 6,234 feet high (1,900 m). From there, we’ll continue our ascent by aerial tram and then in a four-wheel-drive bus to the “Tower of the Philosopher” at about 9,580 feet (2,920 m) in altitude. From the crater area and the ancient, monumental “Valle de Bove” caldera, you’ll take in the superb view across the valley to the Mediterranean Sea. A mountain guide will escort you on a walk around the crater before returning to the refuge using the same means of transport as your arrival. We’ll have lunch on the slopes of the volcanic mountain during our trip. At the end of the day, you’ll return to the port.
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We’ll leave from the port of Catania for Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most famous volcanoes. Century after century, the eruptions have modified the slopes of the mountain, forming unique sculptures of lava and ice. Our coach will climb the mountain to the Sapienza refuge, at about 6,234 feet high (1,900 m). From there, we’ll continue our ascent by aerial tram and then in a four-wheel-drive bus to the “Tower of the Philosopher” at about 9,580 feet (2,920 m) in altitude. From the crater area and the ancient, monumental “Valle de Bove” caldera, you’ll take in the superb view across the valley to the Mediterranean Sea. A mountain guide will escort you on a walk around the crater before returning to the refuge using the same means of transport as your arrival. We’ll have lunch on the slopes of the volcanic mountain during our trip. At the end of the day, you’ll return to the port.
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NAPLES - MILAZZO - VIBO MARINA - SORRENTO(1) or SALERNO - NAPLES
Get ready for the magic of Christmas on this pre-holiday cruise in Italy and Sicily Naples has historical monuments and archaeological sites, while the Aeolian Islands are in a league of their own. This romantic cruise includes visits to the ancient theater in Taormina, with Mount Etna as the backdrop, Calabria "the toe of the boot" and the Amalfi Coast. And we can't forget the legendary Isle of Capri with its panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples. Italian Christmas traditions are in the spotlight on this cruise! Discover the famous Neapolitan nativity art and magnificent scenes exposed in small boutiques and workshops in the city's older neighborhoods. Each hand-crafted figure is one-of-a-kind. Christmas charm reigns in the shops all year round.