Mount Etna and Wine Tasting & Lunch tour from Taormina or Catania

5.0 (3 reviews) Taormina, Italy
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • INFANT - baby seat (on request)
  • WiFi on board
  • Snack
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission-Gambino Winery
  • Private Transport by MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS LATEST GENERATION
  • Entry/Admission-Mount Etna
  • Light Lunch at Gambino Winery, paired with four glasses of current-vintage Gambino wines.
  • Everything that is not included in "Inclusion"
  • OPTIONAL - Extra activities available on Etna, as cablecar, quad or bike, alternative to trekking.
  • These optional extras are operated by third parties and subject to availability.

What to expect

  1. Mount Etna
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Gambino Winery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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.

Additional 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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