Etna Wine Tour: Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from CataniaDay trips and Excursions

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Etna Wine Tour: Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania

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About this experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group & private tours available
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 8 hours (approx.)
STARTING TIMES: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your centrally located hotel in Catania or Taormina
LANGUAGE/S: English, Italian
AVAILABILITY: Year-round, from Catania: 01/01 to 31/12 - Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
From Taormina only private tours daily
WHO CAN COME: Etna wine tour combines a hiking and wine-tasting experience. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Children won't be served wine

Overview

Join a small-group Etna wine tour and explore the volcanic landscapes and the wooded view of Mount Etna. The tour offers a captivating journey through the natural and cultural wonders of Mount Etna. Learn about the volcano's history and past eruptions with the option to embark on a scenic walk or choose the Etna high altitude tour, which includes a cable car and 4x4 minibus ride to higher elevations.

Explore a lava cave, equipped with a helmet and flashlight, and marvel at the geological formations. The tour concludes with a visit to a prestigious winery, where you can taste a variety of sparkling and still wines paired with local delicacies, immersing yourself in the flavors of the region. This Etna wine tour provides a perfect blend of natural exploration, volcanic wonders, and gastronomic delights, leaving you with lasting memories of this remarkable Sicilian experience.

Highlights

◾ Volcanic Exploration: Discover the fascinating history of Mount Etna and witness the remnants of past eruptions as your guide points out significant sites along the way.
◾Lava Cave Adventure: Embark on an exhilarating exploration of a lava cave, equipped with a helmet and flashlight, and uncover the captivating underground formations.
◾Wine Tasting Delight: Indulge in a delightful tasting experience at a renowned winery, sampling a selection of sparkling and still wines paired with delicious local cold cuts, cheeses, pate, and olive oil.

About this experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group & private tours available
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 8 hours (approx.)
STARTING TIMES: 8.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your centrally located hotel in Catania or Taormina
LANGUAGE/S: English, Italian
AVAILABILITY: Year-round, from Catania: 01/01 to 31/12 - Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
From Taormina only private tours daily
WHO CAN COME: Etna wine tour combines a hiking and wine-tasting experience. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Children won't be served wine

Description - What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable Etna wine tour that begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation or designated meeting point. As you ascend towards Rifugio Sapienza, your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the volcano's captivating history and highlight noteworthy sites of past eruptions, making the journey an informative and engaging experience.

Upon arrival, choose between a scenic walk on one of the nature paths up to 2,000 meters or opt for the Etna high altitude tour, which includes a captivating cable car and a special 4x4 minibus ride to Torre del Filosofo, located at an impressive 2,900 meters.

Next, prepare for an adventure as you explore a lava cave, equipped with a helmet and flashlight to uncover the hidden wonders beneath the surface. Discover the intriguing geological formations and gain a deeper appreciation for the volcanic forces that have shaped the region.

Concluding the tour on a delightful note, you'll be treated to a visit at one of the area's finest wineries. Indulge in a carefully curated selection of sparkling and still wines, expertly paired with local cold cuts, cheeses, pate, and exquisite olive oil. Allow your taste buds to savor the flavors of Sicily while surrounded by the picturesque vineyards.

This Etna wine tour promises a blend of natural beauty, geological exploration, and gourmet indulgence, leaving you with cherished memories of the mesmerizing volcano, the hidden lava cave, and the exquisite wines of the region.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Etna wine tour up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation or other designated meeting point
✔ Transportation by shuttle bus
✔ Multilingual guide
✔ Trekking shoes (on request)
✔ Equipment for cave visit
✔ Wine cellar visit and wine-tasting experience
✖ Optional cableway and 4x4 minibus to reach 2,900 meters (payable on the spot)

Bring with you

For this Etna wine tour please bring your comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and a bottle of water

Good to know - practical information

◾ Departure and arrival times are subject to change for up to a maximum of 30 minutes, even without prior notice, for technical reasons, traffic, or other causes beyond our control
◾ In case of changes in time and/or itinerary for circumstances beyond our control, no refund is given
◾ Instead of trekking, you have the option at an extra cost to take a cable car and 4x4 minibus up 2,900 meters, enjoying the lunar-like landscape (payable on the spot)

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable Etna wine tour that begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation or designated meeting point. As you ascend towards Rifugio Sapienza, your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the volcano's captivating history and highlight noteworthy sites of past eruptions, making the journey an informative and engaging experience.

Upon arrival, choose between a scenic walk on one of the nature paths up to 2,000 meters or opt for the Etna high altitude tour, which includes a captivating cable car and a special 4x4 minibus ride to Torre del Filosofo, located at an impressive 2,900 meters.

Next, prepare for an adventure as you explore a lava cave, equipped with a helmet and flashlight to uncover the hidden wonders beneath the surface. Discover the intriguing geological formations and gain a deeper appreciation for the volcanic forces that have shaped the region.

Concluding the tour on a delightful note, you'll be treated to a visit at one of the area's finest wineries. Indulge in a carefully curated selection of sparkling and still wines, expertly paired with local cold cuts, cheeses, pate, and exquisite olive oil. Allow your taste buds to savor the flavors of Sicily while surrounded by the picturesque vineyards.

This Etna wine tour promises a blend of natural beauty, geological exploration, and gourmet indulgence, leaving you with cherished memories of the mesmerizing volcano, the hidden lava cave, and the exquisite wines of the region.