Private Mount Etna and Wine Tasting tour from Taormina or Catania
Description
Experience two of Sicily’s most unforgettable highlights in one day! Depart from Taormina and travel with your English-speaking driver through scenic volcanic villages to reach Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Begin your adventure with a guided Jeep tour through Etna’s landscapes. Explore ancient lava flows, walk on extinct craters, and discover a lava cave with helmets and lights provided. Enjoy panoramic views over the Valle del Bove and learn about the volcano’s fascinating geology and eruptions. After your Etna experience, continue to a renowned winery on the northern slope of Mount Etna. Enjoy a guided wine tasting featuring locally produced wines paired with a traditional Sicilian light lunch of regional products. Take in peaceful vineyard views while learning about the winemaking process and Etna’s volcanic soil. At the end of the tour, relax as your driver returns you safely to Taormina, filled with memories of Sicily’s stunning nature, culture, and wine.
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Itinerary
Travelers will explore the stunning landscapes of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. The journey includes an off-road Jeep adventure through ancient lava fields, volcanic caves, and scenic nature trails. You’ll stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Valle del Bove and admire the unique lava formations shaped by past eruptions. Your guide will share fascinating insights about Etna’s geology, history, and vegetation as you enjoy the fresh mountain air and unforgettable views.
Visit a local winery on the northern slopes of Mount Etna. Begin with a welcome glass of wine on the panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards. Continue with a guided tasting of four current-vintage Gambino wines, perfectly paired with a traditional Sicilian light lunch featuring a hard-boiled egg, Gambino extra virgin olive oil, vegetables preserved in oil, traditional Sicilian cheeses, cured meats, seasonal soup or cream soup, grilled sausage with roasted potatoes and spinach, and a mini Sicilian cannolo with ricotta for dessert. Bread and still water are included. End your experience with a short guided visit to the cellar, where you'll discover the winery's wine production area.
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Pickup Locations & Times
WE WILL PICK YOU UP FROM ANY PLACE! We offer pickup from any location for your convenience. Please provide the name and address of your accommodation when booking. The listed price includes pickup from the Taormina and Catania area. Important Information: The listed price includes pickup from the Catania area. For pickups in the Taormina area, please select the option “Etna + Winery from Taormina.” For pickups in other areas, additional fees apply as follows: Messina areas: From 1 to 3 people -€60.00 per person From 4 to 8 people – €15.00 per person Siracusa area : From 1 to 3 people – €98.00 per person From 4 to 7 people – €65.00 per person From 8 to 15 people – €48.00 per person Palermo Airport: From 1 to 3 people – €159.00 per person From 4 to 7 people – €119.00 per person From 8 to 15 people – €114.00 per person These additional fees are payable in cash directly to the driver before the start of the tour. We provide private service for 1–3 passengers as well. If you’re interested in this option for 1–3 passengers, please use the ‘Ask a question’ button on our Tripadvisor page before booking. The tour ends at the same location as the departure point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Had an incredible experience with roissypole travels,everything went smoothly and had a wonderful time, their personal was professional and was willing to answer my queries. Highly recommended them experience with a worthy volcano.
Roissypole is fantastic! amazing tour guide, and so friendly. He showed us all the most attractive places in Sicily and made our trip unforgettable. 10/10 recommend!
Kindness, professionalism, punctuality and affection . Thanks luis.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
