School Geography Trips to Sicily
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School geography trips to Sicily offer students an exciting opportunity to explore one of Europe’s most geologically active and culturally rich regions. From the lava-scarred slopes of Mount Etna to the black-sand beaches of the Aeolian Islands and the ancient streets of Taormina, a school geography trip to Sicily brings textbook concepts to life through real-world examples.
This striking island landscape offers a unique combination of physical and human geography, ideal for educational trips to Sicily. Students can investigate plate tectonics and natural hazards through hands-on experiences at Mount Etna – Europe’s highest and most active volcano – where cable car and jeep excursions reveal recent lava flows and active craters. Coastal processes and human impacts are explored in Giardini Naxos, a town shaped by both tourism and marine forces, offering valuable insight into sediment transport, coastal erosion, and sustainable management. Visit Taormina to analyse how population, tourism, and urban development have shaped the built environment over time.
Whether trekking up volcanic craters, studying fluvial landscapes like Alcantara Gorge, or investigating the impact of tourism on historic towns, geography trips to Sicily provide memorable, curriculum-rich experiences in an awe-inspiring setting.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Sicily
Visit the coastal town of Giardini Naxos, where students can explore coastal systems, erosion, sediment transport, and the impact of tourism on a seaside settlement
Evening meal at hotel and walk to local gelateria
Day 2
Spend the full day on Mount Etna, using the cable car and 4×4 jeep experience to ascend to 2,900m, where students can investigate volcanic landforms, plate tectonic activity, and natural hazards in a dynamic environment
Day 3
Travel to Milazzo and take the ferry to the Aeolian island of Vulcano, then meet your Alpine Guide for a trek up Gran Cratere, observing fumaroles, sulphur deposits and the ongoing weathering and erosion shaping the volcanic landscape
Relax at the black-sand beaches of Sabbie Nere and view the natural hot springs – ideal for discussions around geothermal activity, tourism, and sustainable use of natural resources
Evening meal at hotel and quiz
Day 4
Visit Alcantara Gorge, a striking example of fluvial processes, river erosion, and volcanic rock formations, perfect for reinforcing river systems and rock cycle topics
Explore the historic hillside settlement of Taormina and its Greek Amphitheatre, where students can consider changing places, urban morphology, and the relationship between topography, tourism, and population distribution
Flight home
A typical quote is based on 4 day, 3 night flight tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2025 and includes, subject to availability:
- Return flights from UK to Sicily
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Full board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
- Excursions:
- Return Vulcano Ferry
- Entrance to the Alcantara Gorge
Optional Extras
- Field Study Tutor
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Sicily
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Mount Etna Cable Car &...
Mount Etna Nord
Alcantara Gorge
Guided Trek up Gran Cr...
Guided Trek on Stromboli
Giardini Naxos
Lipari, Panarea & Stro...
Taormina
Vulcano
Agrigento, Valley of t...
Siracusa Archaeologica...
Pizza-Making, Taormina
Oro d’Etna Honey Shop ...
Bowling
Trekking Sull’Etna
Piano Provenzana Lava ...
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Sicily
- Situated on Sicily's East Coast, adjacent to Mount Etna
- 5 minute walk from public and private beaches
- Outdoor pool facing Mount Etna
- Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "Wow, staff were blown away with the high standard of the accommodation" The Thomas Hardye School
- Outdoor pool facing Mount Etna
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Ping pong table
- Karaoke
- Mediterranean garden and terrace
- Children’s play area
- Restaurant and bar
- Gift shop
- Meeting rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Go for a swim in the outdoor pool
- Play a game of ping pong
- Enjoy a night of karaoke
- Soak up the sun in the Mediterranean garden and terrace
- Relax in the shared lounge and TV area
- Walk to the public and private beaches
Curriculum Information
Perfect for all ages and stages of secondary education
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Curricular Links
- Changing Places
- Coastal Systems & Landscapes
- Geographical Skills
- Globalisation & Global Systems
- Natural Hazards
- Plate Tectonics
- Population
- River Systems & Landscapes
- Rocks, Weathering & Soil
- Rural Environments
- Tourism
- Urban Environments
- Weather & Climate
Cross Curricular Trips to Sicily!
Why not create further opportunities by opening the trip up to all students?
The chance to climb some of Europe’s most well-known volcanoes, discover ancient Greek and Roman remains and learn more about the Italian culture should be enough to tempt any student to opt for the school trip to Sicily, not just those studying geography! Combine all of this with the lure of the beautiful Mediterranean climate and it should be deal done!
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Can we climb Mount Etna?
There are multiple ways to visit Mount Etna whilst in Sicily. Groups can visit the South of the Volcano where they can ascend to one of the craters at a height of 2,900m by cable car and 4×4 jeeps. To the north of the volcano you can ascend by foot, crossing some of the lava fields left by the 2002 eruption. Our expert Tour Consultants can recommend the best experience for your group.
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What is the FCO advice in regards to safe air travel?
The FCO have provided guidelines on how you can travel safely in airports and on aircrafts at this time. Airports and airlines are committed to making your journey as safe as possible. You can read their guidance here.
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What happens if there is a volcanic eruption whilst we are in Italy?
Throughout your tour you will have 24-hour access to a member of our team, if you do have any concerns or require any assistance. We also have a strong relationship with our agent in Italy, therefore in the event of any disruption to your tour we will liaise with them promptly to ensure that they can offer us all the local support and assistance we need. This local knowledge and direct communication means that in the event that you are directly affected by an eruption we will be on hand to offer a calm, efficient evacuation to safety, if required. We have access to accommodation in different locations, should your group need to be relocated.
Should your return be affected we will be on hand to offer support and assistance until your group is safely back in the UK. We have 24-hour contact available with the majority of airlines and we have experienced the high level of support they offer during the repatriation process. Please be assured that your tour is in safe hands and that the safety of our groups is our top priority. Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries or require any additional information at this stage.
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