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Erupting almost constantly over the last few million years, Mount Etna is still one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Visiting the volcano is one of the most exciting parts of the trip to Sicily. The Unknown Adventure Etna tour offers a different way to enjoy and explore the volcano and the island. At 3,350 meters, Etna is Sicily's highest mountain. Its height changes with each new eruption, as the lava accumulates and flows towards the sea. According to the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the home of Vulcan, the god of fire, and the one-eyed monsters known as cyclops. The first part of the trip after being picked up at your hotel is a drive in a comfortable airconditioned vehicle to the volcano's north side. You will visit the Alcantara Gorges and the spectacular waterfall resulting from an old lava eruption. The drive continues through Francavilla. You will visit a charming, typical Sicilian village, Castiglione di Sicilia, where you can walk through the ancient Greek fortress and enjoy spectacular views of the Alcantara valley. As the drive continues up the mountain, you will pass the village of Linguaglossa, before arriving at the 7,000-foot summit.

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