Day 1: Arrival Arrive at the airport and transfer to Messina, accommodation in a B&B. Situated at the northern tip of the island and the third-largest city in Sicily, Messina offers numerous opportunities to marvel at its historical and scenic beauty. Depending on the arrival time, there is a chance to explore the city and its historic center. Dinner at a pizzeria.
Day 2: Messina - Torre Faro Excursion Today's excursion is easy, mostly on flat asphalt conditions. Departure is from the northern waterfront of Messina, along the promenade. Follow the coast to reach the Capo Peloro Nature Reserve, and arrive at the small seaside village of Torre Faro. A highlight of this village is "il Pilone," a disused electricity pylon that has become a tourist attraction over time. Free lunch. Upon reaching the village, you can leave the bikes and take a walk on the beach to the extreme point of northeastern Sicily, Capo Peloro. Return to the city center, dinner on your own, and overnight stay. Distance: 25 km Elevation gain: +20 / -20 meters.
Day 3: Messina - Forti Umbertini The excursion takes place in the hilly area of Messina, where there are both natural and historical beauties. The uphill route on mostly asphalt roads allows us to discover the Ancient Fortifications built at the end of the 19th century. Free lunch. Return to the city, dinner in a restaurant, and overnight stay. Distance: 36.4 km Elevation gain: +600 / -600 meters.
Day 4: Messina - Peloritani Ridge \" Fiumedinisi \" Etna Transfer to the Dinnamare Sanctuary. From here, a route starts on an ancient unpaved military road, "Peloritani Ridge," offering panoramic views of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas. After about 20 km at altitude, descend about 800 meters to the charming village of Fiumedinisi. Transfer towards the refuge on the north side of Etna. Free lunch. Dinner and overnight stay in the refuge. Distance: 30 km Elevation gain: +300 / -800 meters.
Day 5: Linguaglossa \" Old Railway \" Alcantara \" Giardini Naxos Departure from the Etna refuge. The route descends to Taormina, crossing an old abandoned railway line, along the Alcantara River, where you can stop to admire the "Gurne dell'Alcantara." Picnic during the excursion. Opportunity to visit the city of Taormina. Dinner and overnight stay in the refuge. Distance: 50 km Elevation gain: +200 / -1400 meters.
Day 6: Altomontana Track - Etna From the refuge, start the crossing of the Altomontana track. It is a very comfortable dirt road at an average altitude of about 1700 meters above sea level, over 35 km, forming almost a semicircle around Etna from the north to the southwest. Picnic during the excursion. Night at the refuge on the green south side of Etna. Dinner and overnight stay. Distance: 35 km Elevation gain: +800 / -650 meters.
Day 7: Etna Summit Craters From the refuge, using e-bikes, head towards the summit craters, an exciting ascent to reach the authorized altitude of 2900 meters. Upon reaching this point, leave the bikes and continue on foot guided by an expert vulcanological guide to the top, where you can finally admire the majesty of the craters. Picnic during the excursion. Transfer to the hotel in Catania. Dinner on your own and overnight stay. MTB details: Length 16 km Elevation gain: +1000 / -1000 meters Hiking details: Length 6 km Elevation gain: +400 meters Time: 7 hours.
Day 8: Departure Transfer to the airport.
Details
The rate includes
Guide / Driver in tow
3 nights in B&B Messina
2 nights Etna Nord Refuge in HB
1 night Etna Sud refuge in HB
1 night Htl Catania in BB
MTB rental
All transfers as scheduled
Tft IN - out apt cta (1 rotation)
The picnics of the days. 5-6-7
The dinners of the days. 1/3/4/5/6
Top Etna Excursion (Volcanological Guide + MTB)
Tourist taxes for the cities of Messine, Catania, Etna Sud and Etna Nord
Assistance
Third party liability insurance
The rate does not include
Flight ticket
Drinks
Meals that are not expressly indicated in "The price includes"
Enter museums or sites of cultural interest
Everything not indicated under "The price includes"
