VIP tour of Etna craters wine tasting and lunch in the cellar

5.0 (5 reviews) Sicily, Italy
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Etna through a premium, exclusive, private and customizable experience, designed to combine the scenic power of the highest active volcano in Europe with the excellence of its wine heritage. You will reach an altitude of 2,000 meters to explore the famous Silvestri Craters, among ancient lava flows and extraordinary views that open up to the Ionian Sea. The journey continues in one of the most prestigious wineries in the entire territory, recognized among the top 5 of Etna on over 400 wineries. You will visit a fascinating historic winery and experience a refined tasting of 4 Etna DOC wines, accompanied by artisan cold cuts, selected cheeses, homemade jams, bread, focaccia, breadsticks, local extra virgin olive oil and a pasta or meat first course typical of tradition. An elite experience, authentic and memorable, to create unique memories.

What's included

  • Bespoke itinerary: maximum flexibility with the possibility to customize the experience.
  • Bottled water
  • Excellent wine experience: exclusive visit to the winery and historic vineyards.
  • Gourmet Lunch : Tasting menu with 4 DOC wines and selected local specialties.
  • Private transfer with high-end cars
  • Chauffeur Concierge: Expert Sicilian driver fluent in English and dedicated to your experience.
  • tips and bonuses
  • travel insurance and personal expenses.

What to expect

  1. Taormina
    30m
    Tailor-made pick-up and reception: transfer with a private Sicilian chauffeur, fluent in English, is included to ensure you a comfortable, personalized and stress-free start to the experience. The service easily covers Catania, Taormina, Messina and their neighboring areas. Simply indicate your starting point, such as hotel, airport or port, to arrange pick-up in the most practical and comfortable way.
  2. Zafferana Etnea
    30m
    In Zafferana Etnea you will make a pleasant stop in a typical local reality, where you will live a sensory experience linked to the authentic flavors of the territory. You will have the opportunity to taste different and valuable varieties of Etna honey, obtained from unique blooms of the volcanic landscape. The experience will be completed by tasting a selection of typical local products, to discover in a genuine way the gastronomic excellence of this extraordinary area.
  3. Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a pleasant climb by car through the spectacular lava landscapes of Mount Etna to Rifugio Sapienza, at an altitude of 2,000 meters. From here you can easily discover the iconic Silvestri Craters and a suggestive lava flow cave, experiencing the charm of the highest active volcano in Europe in a convenient and accessible way. The walking tours are short and optional, designed to adapt to every need and allow you to enjoy the view, the atmosphere and the extraordinary strength of Etna in total relaxation.
  4. Mount Etna
    30m
    Sweet break with a refined taste: an exclusive selection of artisan chocolate and fine Sicilian pastries with pistachio and almond, designed to give you a moment of authentic pleasure among the most delicate and representative flavors of the territory.
  5. Benanti Winery
    2h
    Discover the historic vineyards through a private tour of the winery, followed by an authentic Sicilian gastronomic journey. The experience includes 4 glasses of Etna DOC in combination with artisan specialties, organic jams and the traditional timbale of Sicilian-style anelletti, for a moment that combines elegance, taste and identity of the territory.
  6. Taormina
    30m
    Convenient and punctual return: at the end of the experience, the drop-off service will take you back with comfort and precision to the initial starting point or to an agreed destination in the areas of Catania, Taormina, Messina and surroundings. The return is also designed to offer you a pleasant and carefree journey, with the same attention to quality and comfort reserved for the whole experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Via San Domenico, in front of the parking lot

End point

Via San Domenico, in front of the parking lot

Pickup details

Your Chauffeur Concierge, fluent in English, will welcome you directly at your hotel, Accommodation or port between Taormina, Catania and Messina. You will travel in modern and comfortable vehicles, equipped with Wi-Fi, to ensure a pleasant and relaxing transfer. From departure to return, every phase of the experience will be managed with care, punctuality and attention to detail, to offer you a fluid, elegant and carefree service.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The experience can be booked with a minimum of 2 participants. It is still possible to participate in smaller numbers, with an additional fee. Book now and treat yourself to an unforgettable Italian experience, a wonderful memory to cherish forever
  • During the activity photos and videos could be taken. If you do not wish to appear, notify us before the start.
  • Private tours/activities. Only your group will participate
  • The cellar is subject to availability and, if necessary, will be replaced with another cellar of equal level and quality.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (5)

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