About Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures in Italy

Lara, Franco and Pietro

For their Sicily tours around Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands, Mama Margaret & Friends works with Lara and her team in Linguaglossa under Mount Etna. Walking around Mount Etna requires unique skills and you'll be in great hands with Etna specialists Lara, Franco and Pietro.

Lara is general manager of their trekking tour company they founded 20 years ago. Franco and Pietro grew up in Linguaglossa and have loved the mountains from boyhood. Franco is a seasoned mountain guide. Pietro handles transport and logistics.

Our two outstanding, English speaking guides are Maurizio and Luca. Maurizio grew up in Linguaglossa, and Luca on the Aeolian island of Stromboli. Both share their passions for volcanoes, the mountains and fun with you