9-days walking & study tour with a volcanologist. Group size 4-8 people. Prices from € 2780
Sicily: Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano and Etna - International group main language English
A classic among our volcano adventures, this tour takes you to some of the most active and interesting volcanoes in the world: Etna, the giant ever-changing volcano that dominates Sicily; Vulcano, in the Ancients' belief home to Vulcanus, God of Fire; Lipari with its spectacular obsidian and pumice deposits; and Stromboli, "Lighthouse of the Tyrrhenian Sea", the permanently active volcano that gave its name to the Strombolian type of volcanic eruptions.
- Active volcanoes Etna and Stromboli
- Travel in a small international group
- Good balance between physical effort and relaxation
- Expert volcanologist tour guide
- Delicious south-Italian food and wine
- Nice beaches and great accommodation
- Varying scenery and beautiful landscapes
| Dates | Status | Price p.p. (€) | SRS | Group size |
| 11-19 Apr 2020 | space available | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
| 9-17 May 2020 | few places left | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
| 16-24 May 2020 | space available | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
| 23-31 May 2020 | space available | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
| 30 May - 7 Jun 2020 | space available | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
| 13-21 Jun 2020 | space available | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
| 10-18 Oct 2020 | space available | 2780 € | 350 € | 4-8 |
Included:
- Accommodation in double (twin) bed room in good to excellent hotels (***-****)
- Half-board (except on the day we climb to Stromboli´s summit), usually dinner menu (including water and table wine or beer, coffee in reasonable amounts)
- All transports and excursions as described in the program
- Entry fees to museums, volcanoes, archaeological sites etc. as described
- Fully authorized local mountain guides for Etna and Stromboli
- Experienced volcanologist from our team as tour guide (Dr. Tom Pfeiffer, Dr. Marco Fulle, or Yashmin Chebli)
Not included:
- Travel to and from Catania
- Single room supplement
- Meals and extra drinks not mentioned as included
Phisical requirements:
Good general physical condition and hiking experience on loose ground are required, participants should have no difficulties to hike 5-10 km or climb up to about 1000 m in a single day. The time spent on individual excursions ranges from about 1 to 7 hours, but may become (much) longer in case of unexpected volcanic activity that is worth the effort of an extra hike and/or extended observation of the eruption in the field.
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