Discover the Lava of Mount Etna in Catania city center in 3 Hours
Highlights
Catania
walking, Cave, Volcano
Private Tour
3 Hours
Easy
English, German, Spanish
Description
Discover the impact of Mount Etna's eruptions on Catania with a fascinating walking tour. Start at the Benedictine Monastery, where the 1669 eruption left towering lava blocks. Explore the Roman Baths and Theatre, and learn about the hidden Amenano River. Visit Castello Ursino, nearly engulfed by lava, to see how it shaped the city’s architecture. Depending on the time, end at A putia dell'Ostello for a hidden gem or learn the legend of Gammazita's Well.
Itinerary
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Catania City centre
- At the indicated time, we'll meet in front of the Church of San Nicolò, where we'll start a tour of Mount Etna. We'll remember its eruptions and see their repercussions on the city of Catania while we discover some exciting places.
- First, we'll enter the courtyard of the Benedictine monastery of Catania. This historic site was one of the first to be damaged by the eruption of 1669, which left important remains, such as huge blocks of lava several metres high, that can still be seen today.
- We'll continue our tour descending towards the Baths of the Rotonda and the Roman theatre while we tell you the history of the Amenano River. Nowadays, this riverbed is mainly underground; we'll tell you why!
- From this point, we'll head towards the Castello Ursino, a fortress almost surrounded by lava flows. There, we'll discover how this impressive natural phenomenon shaped the city's architecture.
- If you take the tour in the morning, we'll follow the course of the solidified lava flow and arrive at the A putia dell'Ostello hostel, where we'll show you a hidden jewel inside its small bar.
- If you take the tour in the afternoon, we'll take you to the Gammazita's Well, linked to the eruption of 1669, with an exciting legend we'll tell you during the activity.
- Explore Catania's Nightlife while we end the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
The Group Size and Price | |
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1 to 4 | /group |
This is a private tour |