Gary Lewis, GEOetc and Chris Spencer, TravelingGeologist, lead…

The Volcanoes of Italy

A trip for Earth Science enthusiasts from around the world

Teachers, Pre-service teachers, College Students, Earth science enthusiasts, and their friends are welcome on this trip.

20-28 June 2026

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This nine-day (8 night) field experience will take you to the famous volcanoes of Sicily, the Eolian Islands and the Bay of Naples where you will experience the geological and cultural history of these amazing landforms.

Join other enthusiasts for hikes and cruises to explore the active volcanoes of Etna, Volcano, Stromboli, and Vesuvius.  We will
discuss not only their tectonic settings but how their chemistry influences their eruptive styles.  We will visit the famous site of Pompei and see how the city of Naples has grown around an active volcano.

We will visit these sites with a local expert as well as world-renown geoscience educators Chris Spencer and Gary Lewis.

This is a small group – a maximum of 14 people.

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Trip Plan

Day 1: Saturday 20 June – Catania Arrival

Participants make their own way to hotel

Group meets at local Catania Hotel, Sicily at 4pm.

Dinner at local restaurant (on in hotel) – we pay.

Day 2: Sunday 21 June – Etna

Castle of Aci – Castello Normanno-Svevo di Aci Castello

Spend the morning on Mt Etna/ Lunch there

Transfer to Taormina

Overnight accommodation near Taormina

Day 3: Monday 22 June – Taormina and Vulcano

Morning exploring Taormina
Transfer after lunch to Milazzo

Catch ferry to Vulcano

Accommodation on Vulcano

Day 4: Tuesday 23 June – Volcano/Stromboli

Morning climb up Vulcano and/or local walk to see sulfur deposits etc

Ferry from Volcano to Stromboli

Hike to Stromboli Observatory for Dinner

Accommodation on Stromboli

Day 5: Wednesday 24 June – Stromboli

Free time to explore Stromboli

Hike to summit crater (intensive) or boat ride to see eruption.

Accommodation on Stromboli

Day 6: Thursday 25 June- Ferry to Naples

Ferry : Stromboli to Naples

Transfer to the city of Pompeii

Explore local Pompeii

Accommodation in Pompeii

Day 7: Friday 26 June– Vesuvius

Tour up to Vesuvius

Walk up to the summit crater.

Afternoon free to explore local sites.

Accommodation in Pompeii

Day 8: Saturday 27 June – Pompei

Full day in the ancient ruins of Pompeii

Accommodation in Pompeii

Day 9: Sunday  28 June – Departure day

Morning Transfer to Naples International Airport.

No flights before 2pm

The Volcanoes of Italy – 20-28 June 2026

Cost: Early bird $US 3790 per person (not including airfares to/from Italy.  Shared rooms).

Full costs starts 1 January 2026 at $4190 pp.

GEOetc Members get a US$100 discount.

Single/private room supplement is US$1195

 

Refund policy – Italy Volcanoes 2026 Trip

Your deposit is fully refundable, minus a US$50 administration fee, up until 90 days after you register—called your Deposit Refund Date—or 30 November 2025, whichever comes first. After this date, you forfeit your deposit.

Full payment is due before January 31, 2026. There are no refunds after this date. It is a condition of registration that you take out travel insurance to cover cancellations due to your health or other circumstances.

 

 
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The Volcanoes of Italy – June 2026
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