We want to take a half-day tour of Mt. Etna. I'd like to hear from someone about the tour company you used. I have looked at some on the Internet, but I'd llike to hear some personal experiences Thanks!
Posted by
Tilburg, Netherlands
2829 posts
Sincerely, the best way to visit Etna is to rent a car for one day, so that you can stop in smaller villages or take back roads around the mountain. There is a "base station" (Sapienza) from where you can get a gondola up to the mountain and, weather and volcano activity allowing, excursions further up to the vicinity of the crater. If you are not looking for (serious) hiking/trekking excursions, most companies will just take you to Spaienza and from there you'd be on your own as well.
Posted by
OP
Memphis, TN, USA
14 posts
Thanks for the information! I appreciate your help. Dena
Posted by
roswell, ga, usa
1501 posts
I was staying in Taormina and hired a driver who was a local. If you're staying there, PM me, and I'll give you his contact info. He's a local, informal driver, as nice as he can be, speaks perfect English. It was a fun day, and make sure you're hungry enough for
Arancini (Rice Ball) at the cafe at the top. If it's lunch, have one each, if it's a snack, split it. It's the size and shape of a pear! Delicious!
Posted by
roswell, ga, usa
1501 posts
Forgot! Bring a jacket! It will be at least 20 degrees cooler up there, and it is spectacular!
Posted by
roswell, ga, usa
1501 posts
Forgot! Bring a jacket! It will be at least 20 degrees cooler up there, and it is spectacular!
Posted by
roswell, ga, usa
1501 posts
Forgot! Bring a jacket, it's definitely @20 degrees cooler up there, and it IS spectacular!