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Mount Etna Wine Tour – Etna Wine and olive oil Tasting

5/5 85 reviews

Type of tour: 4x4 & Trekking

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5/5 (2053)

Adventure and culinary delight – the Mount Etna Wine Tour is the perfect combination. After exploring the Etna off-road and on foot you will visit a wine cellar “Cantina” on the slopes of Mount Etna and taste some delicious Etna DOC wines with your English-speaking Guide.

Mount Etna Wine Tour: Highlights

Have an off-road adventure in a 4x4.
Take a hike along the old and new lava flows
Discover a real lava cave with helmets and torches.
Visit of the wine cellar “Cantina” on the slopes of Mount Etna
Enjoy the Etna DOC wine tasting, olive oil tasting and the Sicilian lunch

Full description

Discover one of the most active volcanoes in the world and the mystery of Sicilian wines with the Mount Etna Wine Tour. We will pick you up at your accommodation with one of our off-road vehicles (including the popular Land Rover 110) and heading in the direction of the volcano.

Mount Etna Excursions 4x4 — Mount Etna Tours 4×4

We are passing idyllic Sicilian villages and some of Sicily’s most famous wine-growing regions and whilst gaining altitude, you will learn a lot about the country, the population and their culture. You will certainly remember the impressive play of colours of the black lava and the extraordinary vegetation on Mount Etna. As we pass by the lava flows of recent years, we will see centuries-old forests and we will stop at some of the most beautiful places on Mount Etna. During an easy hike of approx. 45 min. on the craters in the surrounding, you will see the unique landscape with the old and new lava.

Of course, a competent English-speaking guide will accompany you during this guided trip on Mount Etna and you will learn a lot about the history of the volcano with its myths and the current situation there. You will continue the adventurous jeep tour on an off-road track through the pine forests and you will get further insight into the unique and diverse flora and fauna which inhabits the lava rocks.

Like the speleologists, you will be equipped with helmets and flashlights to explore one of the famous lava caves on foot with your guide. These caves were created by a lava flow and they still have special properties. Centuries ago, residents close to Mount Etna used these caves for the ice production.

As one of the last stops of the Jeep part we will drive to the hardened lava flows, which destroyed the local ski lift during the last big eruption.

The Winery

Thereafter we are driving to the Sicilian “Cantina”, surrounded by vineyards with a stunning view. You will visit the production sites and you will learn a lot about the local wine production and the importance of Mount Etna in this context. Immerse yourself in the Sicilian culture, by tasting the Etna DOC wines, which have a special aroma due to the unique local conditions and the fertile soil on Mount Etna.

After the tasting of other Sicilian specialties, lunch will be served. The menu consists of a selection of typical antipasti, a first course (either pasta or traditional soup), seasonal fresh vegetables, Sicilian sweets, fruit, espresso and a selected wine.

Well rested and after all these unforgettable impressions we will return to your accommodation

Information / Included

Including experienced English speaking guide
Including winery visit, olive oil and wine tasting
Including typical Sicilian lunch
Including equipment like trekking poles, helmet and flashlight
Including Pickup service: In the area around Taormina and Catania the pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, campsite, pension, holiday cottage, railway station, port, etc. are included. Possibility to meet us at the highway exit (in case you travel with your own car).

Other information

The tour is easy and suitable for everyone.
Children under 12 years pay EUR 10.00 less. Upon request we can provide a child safety seat or booster seat (free)
Meal: Sicilian specialities will be served: Typical Sicilian appetizer, Main course Pasta, second course, dessert, Water, bread, wine and coffee. If you have any food requests like a vegetarian meal or health problems (allergies etc), please let us know in advance
Trekking shoes can be rented on request for EUR 5.00/pair
Wind jacket can be purchased on request for EUR 20.00/piece
Your gift voucher: Place your order by phone or email ([email protected]) to get a gift voucher
Availability: We are open all year, except: 25.12 and 01.01

Tour times

Pickup/drop off at your accommodation:

07:20-08:00 ca. 17:30

Pickup/drop off at meeting point:

08:30 ca. 16:30

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Mount Etna Wine Tour: Reviews 85

Score 5/5

Total reviews: 85
Reviews in English: 47

Angie VERIFIED
19 September 2023

Excellent Tour

This was a first class operation! Everything was run professionally. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Jonathan Benevides VERIFIED
05 September 2023

Amazing!!!

This tour was absolutely fantastic. Antonio our driver/guide was great. Very knowledgeable and personable. The Luxury 4x4 was intact that and very comfortable. The views from Etna are unreal and the lunch along with the wine is the perfect way to end the day. 5 stars! If you're considering this tour, just do it. You won't regret it.

Zachary Mulanix VERIFIED
05 September 2023

Antonio Rocks!

We had a blast. Antonio was an amazing guide. Such a joy to be around and very knowledgeable! Will Be recommending for the future.

Lou VERIFIED
03 September 2023

Great experience!

Tour guides were awesome and informative. Took us to a couple great spots on the mountainside and provided good info. If you're looking for an intense experience this isn't it. It's an easy hike and leisurely. Wine tasting was also awesome and the lunch was great!

Sarah Farrington VERIFIED
27 August 2023

Fabulous insight into Etna

Brilliant day out with Andreas, our host to explore Etna, lava caves and craters, whose knowledge and sense of humour made this day memorable. Great value for money, from being picked up in the luxury 4x4, to many stops at lava caves in a silver birch woodland, ski resort base with lava flows from 2002, running (my son, not me!) down the ash into craters…. Driving back through windy roads to the vineyard, the wine cellars are impressive and afterwards pairing of 5 wines with several courses of delicious local food was a perfect way to taste wine. A full day out, don’t miss doing this on your holiday ! Thanks Andreas !

Maria Border VERIFIED
24 August 2023

Mt Etna Wine Tour

Massimo was fantastic, we enjoyed his knowledge, his sense of humour and his passion for what he does, he was able to speak. Multiple languages, from Italian, German, English and as he said some French, he is also a true gentleman and treated us all equally, would highly recommend the tour company and Massimo

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Prices & Booking

No hidden fees - All inclusive

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

Available from April to October

Etna and Wine Tour

Duration: 8 hours Difficulty: Easy
€ 148 per person

Pick up at our meeting point motorway exit GIARRE

€ 158 per person

Pick up at your hotel in Catania or Taormina area

English-speaking guide

Including typical Sicilian lunch

Including Winery visit and Wine Tasting

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Other pickup locations

On request, with a supplement, it is possible to request pick-up service also outside of Catania / Taormina, for example: Syracuse, Noto, Messina, etc. Contact us for more information

Private Mount Etna Wine Tour

This tour is also available in a PRIVATE version. Driver, guide and vehicle will be available exclusively for you.

- Mount Etna Private Tours
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any additional costs?

Absolutely not! We only offer "all inclusive" trips. There are no nasty surprises during the tour; no hidden costs or entrance fees which have to be paid separately, for the listed program.

What clothing is recommended for this tour?

Recommended clothing varies depending on the season:

From November to March
We recommend a winter jacket, long trousers, a warm hat and sturdy waterproof shoes.

From April to May
Weather and temperatures can be very different, so we recommend layered winter clothing and trainers.

From June to September
The weather and temperatures are pleasant, we recommend a T-shirt, trousers or shorts, sneakers. (In any case, it is recommended to have a light jacket with you in case of wind)

October
Weather and temperatures are very different, so we recommend multi-layered winter clothing and trainers.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Weather conditions are monitored daily and in the event of a thunderstorm you will be contacted to cancel or postpone the tour. In case of cancellation or impossible postponement, we will refund (if the tour has been paid in advance).

How can I cancel my booking?

It is possible to cancel the booking through our APP, through the booking section of the website or by email. Cancellations by phone or SMS / WhatsApp are not possible.

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