Ricotta Experience + Etna Tour to the top (3.000 meters)

The possibility of experiencing one of the most rooted traditions in Sicilian culture, namely the production of ricotta, directly at a shepherd's refuge, witnessing the entire production process, starting from the milking of the sheep up to the tasting of the freshly made and still hot ricotta. After this delicious taste of Sicilian culture you will go to the roof of our land, to the top of the Etna volcano, enjoying the views and typical landscapes of the largest active volcano in Europe.
by selecting the "Winery Lunch and Wine Tasting" option, after the Etna tour you will be hosted in a cellar on the slopes of the volcano, where you will have the pleasure of enjoying a delicious lunch based on local products prepared according to the Sicilian culinary tradition combined with excellent wines of the cellar; an experience that will inebriate you with the flavours, smells and even colors of our local cuisine!


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Linguaglossa, Linguaglossa, Province of Catania, Sicily

We will take you to Linguaglossa, a small village on the slopes of Etna, where you will be welcomed by a shepherd in his refuge, where you will be able to watch the milking of the sheep and the subsequent transformation of the milk into hot ricotta which you can enjoy, while still hot, directly from the cauldron, accompanied by delicious freshly baked and warm local bread.
A unique experience that will immerse you in the traditions and tastes of our land.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Etna, 95030 Catania, Sicily Italy

This tour begins at “Piano Provenzana” and follows a mountain trail at an altitude of 2900 meters.
Traveling by off road vehicle, we will reach a high mountain slope framed by magnificent views of lava and volcanic sand along the rift created in the 2002 eruption.
Here, we will walk on the edge of the craters of 2002 and see how a volcano is created.
Continuing our excursion to an altitude of 2900
meters where the North-East crater dominates the area.
From this point it will start the ascent by walk on a path surrounded by volcanic scoria and
bombs. The total climb is of 300 mt till we will arrive to the view point, at a height of 2900
mt. There we will stop to admire the greatness, the uniqueness and the processes of the volcanic
environment, united to the spectacle of the view you can enjoy from the roof of Sicily.

Duration: 3 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from any place!
Note: the price refers to the departure with pick up from the Catania area or Taormina area.
For pick-ups in the Messina and Siracusa area select the option "Departure from Messina".

Airports

• Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily Italy

Ports

• Porto Grande Siracusa, 96100 Syracuse, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy
• Porto di Catania - Molo di Levante, 95121 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
• Porto di Giardini Naxos, Via Schisò, 98035 Giardini Naxos ME, Italy
• Port of Messina, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 27, 98122 Messina ME, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Local taxes
• Fuel
• Tolls
• Bottled water
• Entry/Admission - Mount Etna

Not Included

• Lunch
• Gratuities (optional)

Facilities