This tour starts with a drive to the AlcantaraGorge with its incredible waterfall, created from an old eruption of lava.Continue through Francavilla to the charming and unspoilt village of Castiglionedi Sicilia and then walk up to the old Greek fortress from where you’ll get abreath-taking view over the Alcantara Valley. After the walk, drive to PianoProvenzana, a splendid ski area, sadly destroyed by the eruption of 2002. Onthe way down the mountain, stop and take a one-hour walk through the EtnaNational Park with the ‘Sartorious’ craters and a wonderful variety ofvegetation, including pine and birch trees. Resume the drive and head down tothe ‘Grotta dei Ladroni’, a marvellous lava cave, formed a very long time ago(comfortable walking shoes required, no sandals). The tour includes a fun 1h30quad-bike ride.
