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A luxury apartment located in the beautiful Baroque city of Catania, while two out-of-town outbuildings with spacious outdoor spaces and complete relaxation.
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The places to make our experiences unique.
We remain at your complete disposal
Ara Blu & Ara Rossa
Via Urano, 1
San Giovanni La Punta - Catania
Ara City
Via Marchese di Casalotto, 101
Catania
Tel: +39 329 433 0493
info@aratown.it
ETNA SEA TOUR
Private excursions for all fans of ETNA, the highest volcano in Europe and the most active in the world, and of Mare, our wonderful Ionian coast and the TAORMINA / SIRACUSA side.
The excursions can be private for the more reserved or shared for those who want to make new friends.
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Etna Tour
On board our vehicles you will be able to visit our beautiful Volcano, Etna! Accompanied by an expert guide you will be able to discover the beauties of our "Muntagna", all the secrets and the fascinating history of the most active volcano in the world.
- EXCURSION n. 1: SOUTH ETNA - SILVESTRI CRATERS-CAVE-VALLE DEL BOVE-COLATA 1993
- EXCURSION n. 2: ETNA SOUTH-CRATER altitude 3000 - VALLE DEL BOVE
- EXCURSION n. 3: ETNA NORTH - WALK BETWEEN WOODS AND VEGETATION - WINE TASTING
EXCURSION n. 1
ETNA SOUTH - SILVESTRI-GROTTA-VALLE DEL BOVE-COLATA 1993
Pick up at your facility.
The very easy route will allow you to see the various lava flows that have followed one another throughout the history of our volcano, among the most important we will see the very recent flow of 2001/2002 and the less recent but very important flow of 1991/93.
Visit of the Silvestri Craters, eruption of 1892, on the southern slope of Etna.
Exploration of a spectacular lava flow cave. (Helmets and torches supplied by us).
Visit of the famous volcanic caldera "Valle del Bove".
Tasting of typical products in a certified farm, including oil, wines, pesto, pistachio.
Return to your accommodation.
Price Euro 50 per person, min. 2 people - duration 4/5 hours
EXCURSION n. 2
ETNA SUD-CRATER 3000 altitude - VALLE DEL BOVE
Pick up at your facility.
Arrival at the Sapienza Refuge at an altitude of 1900 meters.
(Cable car / jeep tickets excluded) * Etna excursion up to 3000 meters with cable car + jeep + mountain guide (euro 66 per person) (from 5 to 12 years euro 43 per person)
Exploration of a spectacular lava flow cave. (Helmets and torches supplied by us).
Tasting of typical products in a certified farm, including oil, wines, pesto, pistachio.
Return to your accommodation.
Price Euro 65 per person, min. 2 people - duration 6/7 hours
EXCURSION n. 3
NORTH ETNA-WALK AMONG WOODS AND VEGETATION- WINE TASTING
Pick up at your facility.
This guided tour of Etna will explore the north side (MILO - PIANO PROVENZANA).
Walking through centuries-old woods and typical vegetation, eccentric craters and fascinating lava formations
Exploration of a lava cave (Helmets and torches supplied by us).
Lunch at a winery with a visit to the vineyard and relative tasting (not included in the price).
Stop for tasting typical products in a certified farm, including oil, pesto, pistachio.
Return to your accommodation.
Price Euro 90 per person, min. 2 people - duration 7/8 hours
Sea Tour
Excursions for all sea lovers,
our wonderful Ionian coast and the TAORMINA / SIRACUSA side.
The excursions can be private for the more reserved or shared for those who want to make new friends
- EXCURSION n.1: OGNINA ARCHIPELAGO - NORMAN CASTLE - ISLANDS OF THE CYCLOPS - TIMPA
- EXCURSION n.2: SunSet - Urban marine itinerary between nature and culture
- EXCURSION n.3: FROM CATANIA TO THE GULF OF TAORMINA ISOLA BELLA
EXCURSION n.1
ARCIPELAGO OGNINA - CASTLE NORMAN - ISLANDS OF THE CYCLOPS - TIMPA
EtnaMare offers a fascinating marine itinerary, to discover one of the most evocative environmental views of the urban lava coast of Catania, the
"water-front" of the city and the view of it in its entirety, all under the watchful eye of our beloved Etna.
Pleasant excursion departing from Catania Ognina, we will sail along the coast discovering all the sites of greatest naturalistic interest present.
The navigation will take place with slow motion allowing you to discover the naturalistic and environmental beauties that will be reached exclusively from the sea.
Points of visit: The marine lava caves, the Norman Castle, Faraglioni, Capo Mulini, Timpa, Santa Maria La Scala
It will be possible to stop for swimming, snorkeling, and make stops at the villages visited.
Optional is the visit to the Lachea island and the naturalistic museum.
Lunch: Not included
Duration h 4.00 hours (round trip)
Departure from Catania Ognina at the "LA TORTUGA" jetty every day at 10:00
Recommended clothing: comfortable shoes, flip flops, hat, sun lotion-bath towel
Natural water and soft drinks included
COST Euro 80.00 per person - Min 2 people
EXCURSION n.2
SunSet - Urban marine itinerary between nature and culture
EtnaMare offers the SUNSET version of excursion no. 1, scheduled departure at 5 pm; the cool sea breeze, the vivid afternoon sun until the suggestive setting sun.
The itinerary runs along one of the most evocative stretches of the urban coast (current Catania seafront) in the shadow of the ETNA crater from the port of Ognina (first port of the Greek-Roman Catania) crossing Aci Trezza, Faraglioni up to the small port of "Capo Mulini ”(Small fishing village), bathing and relaxation enliven the excursion.
Duration h. 4.00 hours (round trip)
Departure: Catania Ognina at the “LA TORTUGA” pier every day at 5.00 pm
Clothing: comfortable shoes, flip flops, hat, sun lotion-bath towel.
Water and soft drinks included - Does not include dinner
COST Euro 80.00 per person - Min 2 people
EXCURSION n.3
FROM CATANIA TO THE GULF OF TAORMINA ISOLA BELLA
From Catania sailing up to the spectacular TAORMINA bay overlooked by Monte Tauro, we enter the small gulf with the turquoise sea of Isola Bella Capo Sant'Andrea to enjoy the sun and the sea of the bay or disembark in Giardini Naxos for a walk with tasting and shopping on the beautiful promenade of the Riviera.
1 day mini cruise
Duration h. 8.00 hours (round trip)
Departure from Catania Ognina at the “LA TORTUGA” pier every day at 10:00
Recommended clothing: comfortable shoes, flip flops, hat, jacket, sun lotion-bath towel
Natural water and soft drinks included. Does not include Lunch. At your choice, there will be the opportunity to stop / lunch at the restaurant / bar located inside the Port of Riposto.
COST Euro 180.00 per person - Min 2 people