One-day group tour of Mount Etna, defined in the fifth century B.C. by poet Pindar as the “column of the sky”. Local residents call this majestic volcano “la Montagna”, while others call it “Mongibello”, from the Latin word “mons” and the Arabic word “gebel”, which means both the “mountain”. The highest active volcano in Europe is really the “Mountain of mountains” with its 3,343 metres in height and its power which finds expression in the fire of the lava and the water of its perennial ice and snow whitening its peaks. Your driver will pick you up in front of the entrance of your hotel in Catania. Once reached Rifugio Sapienza, you may choose whether to hike along the Crateri Silvestri or the many trails of the Etna Park, up to 2.000 metres, with the help of a guide. If you want to buy the "Etna high altitude formula", with the cable car you will reach an altitude of 2.504 metres and then, with 4x4 vehicle, Torre del Filosofo, at an altitude of 2.900 metres. Qualified mountain guides (only in Italian and English language) will help you get closer the volcano to see its powerful eruptions, but always under safe conditions. Back to Rifugio Sapienza, you will be properly equipped to visit a lava cave. Then, to regain strength, you will visit a winery of the volcano, where you will taste typical local specialties, including a glass of spumante, four glasses of wine, a platter of cold meats and cheeses and pates served with locally produced oils. In the afternoon you will get back to Catania after living an incredible adventure.