Etna excursion and wine tasting with Sicilian lunch
Description
The Etna excursion and wine tasting with lunch begins in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 people) with a first stop in an off-road vehicle up to the lava front of the 2002 eruption. Subsequently, crossing the Ragabo Pine Forest, we will arrive at the starting point of the trek to the Monti Sartorius craters where we will continue on foot starting from 1650m and arriving at an altitude of 1750 metres, a walk suitable for everyone. We will then explore a lava flow cave, the Grotta dei Ladroni, equipped with helmets and torches. After the excursion to Etna, we will visit a local winery where you can taste various Etna wines and a complete lunch based on Sicilian specialties. A sommelier will tell you about viticulture in Sicily, the winemaking processes and the history of the winery. In summary, this tour represents the ideal opportunity to discover the beauty of Etna, its geological history and the food and wine culture of Sicily, through an evocative and unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
Morning: Transport and off-roading in SUV or Minivan; visit the lava front of the 2002 eruption; trekking along the "buttonhole" side craters of the Sartorius Mountains; exploration of the Grotta dei Ladroni, a lava flow cave. Lunch: Visit to the Etna winery; typical Sicilian lunch in the cellar; tasting of Etna wines; visit the vineyard.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for cruise ship passengers.
Reviews(27)
High quality transport and guide and gorgeous lunch in a very beautiful wine farm. Top trip!
After a beautiful day on the slopes of Mount Etna we tasted some excellent wine at a local winery. Everything perfect! Thanks to everyone
Amazing experience with expert tour guides. The wine tasting was lovely and would 100% recommend it. Good food and good wine. The best of the best!
This was one of my favourite days of our entire 3 week Sicily trip. Our driver and guide Massimo was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and spending the day with him was very pleasant. Hiking around Mount Etna was fun but not overly difficult. Massimo shared a lot of interesting information with us while walking. Then wine tasting at Gambino winery was wonderful. There was many different wines and a lot of delicious food. I highly recommend this tour!
What a great trip. We were collected promptly and drove up to the first stop. It happened to be the same day as the Etna marathon so we were humbled by driving past these poor souls toiling up a volcano for 40k. First stop the end of the lava river. A 10 minute undulating path to the site where the last lava river stopped. Some tours drive down but I was glad for the short walk. We had a quick stop for coffee around 11. We then went to a grotto and, complete with helmets and torches, went underground (not far!). Another nice stroll through the forest. The main activity was walking up to some of the craters, a one hour round trip along ash strewn paths with amazing views, both up and down. You really need sturdy shoes (trainers are fine) and an extra layer. Even in June the temperature drops a lot due to the wind. Our guide, Rosario, was exceptional. He patiently explained the history of Etna. He also described the flora and fauna. Excellent guy. Then on to lunch at a winery down the mountain. Having been picked up at 9, we didn’t get the restaurant until about 1.30, so were ready for some food. We had a quick walk around to the vineyard, but it literally took 10 minutes, so no detailed explanation of grapes and wine-making (which didn’t bother us as we’ve heard it before a few times). The only minor downside of the day was that they didn’t explain the meal in advance, so we tucked into the bread and antipasti, not realising that we had pasta alla norma to come. It was all delicious and we had worked up an appetite. Oh, and the wine was pretty decent too! Then back to the hotel courtesy of our excellent driver, Alfio. Fabulous day. Worth every euro.
very nice. Lots of hiking and craters and lava tubes and we even went down into one which was cool. They told us a lot about the flowers and everything growing on the lava areas as well. But the best part was definitely Gambino Vini where the two ladies that served us were so friendly and welcoming and informative. The food and wine were wonderful as well!
Salvatore was an excellent guide. He tailored the experience for us when we wanted to stop at places. The wine tasting and lunch were good. It was not a small winery and had a small Greek amphitheater there. He picked us up in Taormina and dropped us off in Catania.
We had the best time on our tour of Mt Etna! Our guide, Giulia, was fantastic and made sure everyone was comfortable and happy throughout the day. We were the only ones from our group who opted to visit the winery, which was an excellent experience. This was a great combination of activity and relaxation in an incredibly beautiful place. Highly recommended!
A well-organized excursion through the craters and lava landscapes of Etna, with an expert guide who tells the geology and history of the volcano. The route is accessible and suitable for everyone. The final tasting is the most pleasant moment: good quality local wines, produced on volcanic soils that give a recognizable mineral character. Excellent in combination with typical Sicilian products served during the stop. A complete way to discover the territory. Thank you Dream Island!
We had a fantastic May 1st. The part of etna was fabulous, but the part of the tasting was SUPERB! They took us to a winery called Villa Neri where the staff was very kind and of such professionalism that they made us want to return one day. A really fantastic day also thanks to the morning group with which we visited Etna and then left to go to the tasting. I would definitely recommend this tour. Thanks to the guide Salvatore and Richard who organized everything in detail. I will be back for sure!!
