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130,00€
One tour per person
06:30
Duration
Feb-Nov
Period
4+
Age
Etna natural park
Place
Etna Wine Tasting with Typical Lunch
Looking for an Etna wine tasting with a typical lunch? Join a food and wine experience among volcanic vineyards, Etna wineries, DOC wines and typical local products. This tour takes you through the Etna area and the Alcantara Valley, with pick-up from your hotel or your preferred meeting point, a visit to the Alcantara Gorge, a stop at the Gurne dell’Alcantara, a visit to the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia, a scenic drive through the vineyards of Passopisciaro and Solicchiata, a guided tasting with a sommelier and lunch at the winery.
What will the tour itinerary be?
- 🌋 Etna and the volcanic landscape: you will discover a unique setting where mineral-rich lava soil gives Etna wines their distinctive character and quality.
- 🌊 Alcantara Gorge: in the first part of the tour you will visit the valley near the Alcantara Gorge, one of the most beautiful and famous places in Sicily.
- 🌊 Gurne dell’Alcantara: you will visit the valley near the Gurne dell’Alcantara, with small natural pools, waterfalls and some of the most evocative landscapes in Sicily.
- 🏰 Castiglione di Sicilia: you will visit one of the most charming medieval villages in the area, with a stop dedicated to the granita experience.
- 🍇 Vineyards of Passopisciaro and Solicchiata: you will travel across the northern slope of Mount Etna, among wide vineyard landscapes and terraced scenery.
- 🍷 Etna winery: the second part of the tour is dedicated to tasting the wines of the Etna area, with an aperitif, sommelier, typical lunch and winery visit.
Why choose this Etna wine tasting tour
- 🍷 Discover Etna wines: you will taste fine labels produced from native grape varieties and DOC wines from the Etna area.
- 🏡 Winery experience: you will visit a selected winery and discover the winemaking and wine ageing processes.
- 🍽️ Wine tasting with typical lunch: the tasting takes place seated at the table with expert sommeliers, six different types of wine and good food made with typical local products.
- 🌿 Authentic landscapes: you will experience an itinerary through the Alcantara Gorge, vineyards, the valley, Mount Etna and the wineries of the northern slope.
Tour logistics
- 🚐 Pick-up: from your hotel or your preferred meeting point.
- ⏱️ Duration: about 7 hours.
- 🕘 Days and time: every day by reservation, departure at 9:00.
- 👟 What to bring: comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the season.
- 👨👩👧 Difficulty: none. Minimum age: from 4 years old.
- 🗣 Guide languages: Italian and English.
The wine tasting of the Etna area
The central part of the tour is dedicated to Etna and its wines. After crossing the valley, you will reach the northern slope, where vineyards, wineries and fascinating volcanic landscapes are located. Welcomed with an aperitif, you will begin a journey of aromas and flavors: the tasting takes place seated at the table with expert sommeliers, who will guide the visual, tasting and olfactory experience with six different types of wine and typical local products. At the end of the tasting, you will visit the winery, where the winemaking and wine ageing processes will be explained, with the possibility of walking among the vineyards.
What is included in the Etna wine tasting tour with typical lunch
- 🚐 Pick-up from your hotel or your preferred meeting point
- 🌊 Visit to the Alcantara Gorge
- 🌊 Stop at the Gurne dell’Alcantara.
- 🏰 Visit to the village of Castiglione di Sicilia with granita experience
- 🏡 Stop at an Etna winery
- 🍷 Etna wine tasting with sommelier
- 🍽️ Lunch with typical local products
How to book the Etna wine tasting with typical lunch
You can book this Etna wine tasting quickly and easily by choosing the channel you prefer. You will usually receive a reply within 30 minutes with confirmation, availability and all useful information. In most cases, advance payment is not required: you can pay on site at the end of the tasting.
✔ Choose your preferred channel to request availability, confirmation and instructions.
💳 Payment: in most cases, advance payment is not required. You can pay on site at the end of the tasting.
⏱️ Response time: usually within 30 minutes with confirmation, availability and practical information.
Useful information
WHERE WE MEET
Pick-up from your hotel or your preferred meeting point.
Pick-up from your hotel or your preferred meeting point.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the season.
Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the season.
DURATION
About 7 hours.
About 7 hours.
DIFFICULTY
None. Minimum age: from 4 years old.
None. Minimum age: from 4 years old.
DAYS AND TIME
Every day by reservation – 9:00.
Every day by reservation – 9:00.
TASTING
No alcoholic beverages above 14% Vol. will be served on this tour.
No alcoholic beverages above 14% Vol. will be served on this tour.
GUIDE LANGUAGES
Italian and English.
Italian and English.
? Frequently asked questions
How long does the Etna wine tasting with typical lunch last?
The winery stop lasts about 3 hours, while the full tour lasts about 7 hours.
Where does the pick-up take place?
Pick-up takes place at your hotel or your preferred meeting point, to be agreed upon when booking.
What does the tour include?
The tour includes pick-up, a visit to the Alcantara Gorge, a stop in Castiglione di Sicilia, a visit to the Gurne dell’Alcantara, a stop at an Etna winery, wine tasting with a sommelier and lunch with typical local products.
Is the tasting suitable for people who are not wine experts?
Yes, the tastings are suitable for everyone, from beginners to wine connoisseurs.
Which wines are tasted on Mount Etna?
During the experience, you can discover Etna DOC wines and several varieties produced in the area. Among the most appreciated are Etna Rosso, made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, Etna Bianco, made from Catarratto and Carricante grapes, and traditional-method sparkling wines produced on the volcanic slopes.
Is the tour available in Italian and English?
Yes, the available guide languages are Italian and English.
Is advance payment required?
In most cases, advance payment is not required. You can pay on site at the end of the tasting.
How can I book?
You can book via WhatsApp, through the booking form on the page, by email or by phone at +39 338 5721080.
What happens in case of bad weather?
If weather conditions are unsuitable, the organizer will provide updated information and assess the best solution based on availability and the safety of the experience.
What happens if I arrive late?
If you are late, it is important to notify us immediately via WhatsApp or phone so that you can receive instructions and we can check how to manage the pick-up or agreed time.
Is the experience private or shared?
The format is confirmed at the time of booking based on availability, the number of participants and tour organization.
Can children take part?
Yes, the tour is also suitable for children. The minimum age is 4 years.
Are alcoholic beverages above 14% Vol. served?
No, alcoholic beverages above 14% Vol. will not be served on this tour.
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Tour Reviews
With our family of 7 we booked the tour with Giancarlo. He showed up well on time and started the day with a smile. The tour itself was excellent. Giancarlo told us a lot about the local scenery, nature, culture and history. And of course he brought us to all the nice places that the tour describes. The wine tasting was superb, the stops in between were amazing and the Alcantara gorge is a spot not to miss while at Sicily. Highly recommended!!
There’s nothing more genuine than having a local guide show you the Alcantara river and its majestic surroundings, with all its perks. Giancarlo is charming, knowledgeable, friendly and kindly accommodated all of our requests. The wine tasting was the perfect finish to our adventurous morning of sightseeing. A perfectly balanced tour that will enrapture your senses!
Amazing trip with such a great guide! He made the day one of the best spent in Sicily. Took care of my mom and myself and left us with unforgettable memories of the time.
Thank you so much for it!!!!
Highly recommend the tour
Wonderful tour of the region around mount Etna. A great mix of natural sights and a delicious wine tasting.
Giancarlo as kind, courteous and knowledgeable.
Would highly recommend this experience for your visit.
Bel giro con il fuoristrada sulle pendici dell’Enta seguito da una degustazione di vini e assaggi siciliani. Consigliatissimo
Un viaggio nella terra siciliana che sicuramente non si dimentica facilmente, per conoscere ciò che la natura offre con i suoi splendidi paesaggi e per assaporarla.
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