The Volcanoes of Italy
An 8-day photography tour through Sicily with National Geographic photographer Ulla Lohmann, focused on capturing the volcanoes Etna and Stromboli.
- Destination
- Sicily & Stromboli, Italy
- Country
- Italy
- Starts
- 20.09.27 - 27.09.27
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Group size
- 6-8 participants
- Skill level
- Moderate (difficulty 2.5/5), suitable for all fitness levels
- Guide
- Ulla Lohmann
- Price
- from $4,300 USD
Join adventurer and National Geographic photographer Ulla Lohmann to photograph two of Europe's most captivating volcanoes. The journey includes a cable car ascent of Mount Etna, a 30-minute helicopter flight over its crater, and nights spent capturing glowing lava eruptions on the island of Stromboli. Along the way you'll also explore Taormina, experience the relaxed Sicilian lifestyle, and receive ongoing photographic guidance and image critique from Ulla.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1 (Sept 20) – Arrival in Sicily, transfer to hotel, visit to Taormina, welcome dinner. Day 2 (Sept 21) – Mount Etna: cable car to 2,500m, south-east crater, Crateri Silvestri, lava tunnel, sunset and starry sky. Day 3 (Sept 22) – Etna from land and air: 30-minute helicopter flight over the crater, Gole dell'Alcantara gorge, abandoned village, tasting of volcanic products. Day 4 (Sept 23) – Milazzo, fast ferry to Stromboli, beach walk, evening volcano-eruption watching from Osservatorio. Day 5 (Sept 24) – Free morning and image critique; afternoon hike up for sunset volcano-eruption photography. Day 6 (Sept 25) – Boat tour around Stromboli (Strombolicchio, Ginostra, Sciara del Fuoco), then volcano hike with local guide. Day 7 (Sept 26) – Return to Sicily by cargo boat through the Aeolian Islands, stop at the Alcantara River, selection of 'Photo of the Trip', closing dinner. Day 8 (Sept 27) – Breakfast and transfer to airport.
Included
Accommodation in twin rooms, breakfasts, welcome and closing dinners, bus and boat transfers, entrance fees, 30-minute helicopter flight over Etna, Ulla Lohmann's guidance throughout, local guides, lectures and image reviews, hotel taxes, pre-trip travel information.
Not included
International flights to/from Sicily, most lunches and dinners (paid on site), single room supplement (USD 580), alcoholic beverages and personal expenses, travel/cancellation insurance.