One of the most evocative stages of a journey to discover eastern Sicily is certainly a visit to the volcano; Etna, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is not only the highest peak in Sicily but also the highest active volcano in Europe (3340 m). A muntagna, as it is called by the inhabitants of the villages on its slopes, offers tourists a unique experience of its kind, not only for the types of flora and fauna that it hosts, but for the breathtaking views that can be admired.
We will pass through the small and fascinating Etna villages and then arrive at the tourist station at 1800 m, where it will be possible to take a walk or have a drink at the bar, and after having admired the trees, the lava flows, and the effects of recent eruptions up close, the tour will take you to discover Taormina, the Pearl of the Mediterranean.
Taormina is the most renowned tourist center in Sicily, a place of infinite beauty. The city is located in an elevated position overlooking the underlying bay of Giardini Naxos and from which you can admire a unique panorama, which combines sea, sky and volcano. But in addition to the splendid views, Taormina preserves one of the most evocative monuments of antiquity, the Greco-Roman Theater, as well as one of the most beautiful historic centers in Italy.
