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Geography School Trip To Sicily

With its Aeolian islands, live volcanoes, deep gorges, rich soil and exotic flora and fauna, Sicily is a fascinating destination for any geography school trip.

ItalySicilySchool TripsGeography
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Highlights

01

Study active volcanoes in a dramatic landscapes

02

Visit the most active volcanoes in the world at Mount Etna

03

See the effects of Mount Etna at the Alcantara Gorges

04

Vulcano island with its active volcano

Price Typically £698 Price per student Based on a 3 night tour for 30 students, travelling April 2023
Schools - London - Generic

The trip was incredibly well planned, and easy to lead. The staff are really helpful and kind and are quick to act on any queries or problems that arise.

St Ivo School

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Fly to Catania, Sicily Coach transfer to your accommodation Evening meal - Free time
Breakfast and packed lunch Travel to Mount Etna Trek to the crater with a mountain guide Evening meal
Breakfast and packed lunch Mini-cruise to the Aeolian islands of Lipari and Vulcano Visit one of only four active non-submarine volcanoes, Vulcano Evening meal
Breakfast and packed lunch Flight times permitting, visit the gorges and ravines at Alcantara Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK

What's included

Return flights UK to Italy
Airport transfers
Excursion transport
Full board accommodation
Insurance
1 teacher place for every 10 students
24/7 emergency support on tour

*Please note, entrance fees where applicable are not included in typical price – contact us for more details

Recommended excursions

01 Giardini Naxos Area
02 Alcantara Gorge
03 Mount Etna
04 Lipari and Vulcano Islands
01 Giardini Naxos Area

The quiet fishing port has become a popular tourist seaside resort. The beautiful hillside town of Taormina is situated above Giardini Naxos and attracts visitors due to its Greek Theatre and proximity to Etna. Giardini Naxos provides the ideal area to carry out a case study exploring the impact of tourism on a community.

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02 Alcantara Gorge

When Mount Etna erupted thousands of years ago, the river Alcantra was blocked by a lava flow. As the lava cooled it became crystallised by the water and over the next millennia the river eroded it, resulting in impressive gorges and ravines. Today, the stunning basalt formations set in luscious woodlands are fine examples of Etna’s geological influence.

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03 Mount Etna

One of the most active volcanoes in the world, Etna is known as a stratovolcano due to its conical shape made of layers of hardened lava and ash. The fertile soil supports agriculture with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes. There is an option to take the cable car and jeeps to approach the crater with a mountain guide.

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04 Lipari and Vulcano Islands

Lying as part of a volcanic archipelago between Vesuvius on the mainland and Mount Etna, students will learn about the hydroactivity and pumice found throughout Lipari island. The island of Vulcano is made from four overlapping volcanic centres including one of the only four active non-submarine volcanoes in Italy. (Available mid-March to mid-October)

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Typical accommodation

Image displaying the 3-Star Hotel - Sicily Geography Tour
3-Star Hotel - Sicily Geography Tour

Why groups like it:

Accommodation in Sicily will be provided in 3-star hotel
Location will be in the Giardini Naxos area to facilitate the itinerary

Facilities:

All rooms feature private bathroom facilities
On-site restaurant

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Students can:

  • Study volcanic hazards, including ash flow, lava flow and gaseous emissions
  • Study plate tectonics, geology and continental drift
  • Study geothermal activity and tourism
  • Study Mediterranean agricultural methods and lifestyle
  • Learn about archaeology, excavations and the remains of ancient civilisations
  • Study local tourism and sustainability issues

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • Experience a still active volcano by walking up it
  • Understand local communities and the reasons they choose to live in a hazardous landscape
  • Evaluate the effects of tourism on the local community and landscape
  • Carry out field research in a spectacular setting

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