Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting
Description
Thanks to this tour you will have the opportunity to experience unique emotions, mixed with amazement and fear, for the breathtaking scenery and views but also the devastating and merciless power of the volcano that with its lava flows sweeps everything and changes the ambiance for centuries. But the volcano is also a big good brother for local people, giving them the fruits of the fertile land that you can taste first at the honey farm and then at the winery, thus immersing yourself in the aromas and flavors typical of this wonderful land full of contrasts.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ascending the southern slope of the volcano, we will cross the lava flow of 1983 and 2002 where we will stop to see up close its destructive effects. We will continue up to an altitude of 2.000 meters, where you can easily visit the Silvestri Craters originated from the eruption of 1892. here you will have the opportunity to walk along the edge of the lower crater, or go to the discovery of the breathtaking panorama that can be enjoyed from the top of the highest crater climbing the slope along an easy path.
On the way to Taormina, we will pass by Zafferana Etnea, where we stop at a Honey Farm to witness the organic honey production process and taste the varieties of organic honey and many other products like Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Wine, liquors, Olives, dry tomatoes and much more.
Last stop of the tour will be at a winery located on the north side of the Etna volcano, where you can enjoy the aromas and flavors that our generous land offers us. After visiting the winery and the vineyard, you will taste a delicious lunch based on local products prepared according to tradition as well as 5 wines expertly paired with dishes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
WE WILL PICK YOU UP FROM ANY PLACE! Please enter the name of the property you are staying at and its address in the booking details. Note: the price refers to the departure with pick up from the Catania area. For pick-ups in the Taormina area select the option "Etna + Winery from Taormina". For pick-ups in the Messina and Siracusa area an extra charge will be applied as follows: from 1 to 3 people €60.00 in total; from 4 to 8 people € 15.00 per person. This amount must be paid in cash directly to the driver before starting the trip.
Traveller Ratings
Important 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
Reviews(105)
Great day with private guide. Perfect mix of experiences to fill the day. Gambino winery was fabulous. English speaking guide was so punctual and polite.
Our driver was very knowledgeable about the area, and also very accommodating for my grandmother who walks with a cane. He made sure to take routes she would be able to walk or that she could find a place to sit.
We had an unforgettable day exploring Mount Etna and visiting the Gambino Winery. Our guide, Martino, was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about his land, its history, and the unique culture of the Etna region. His enthusiasm made every stop more meaningful, from the volcanic landscapes to the vineyards thriving in Etna’s fertile volcanic soil. The stop at the honey farm was a great experience, arriving just before the tour groups, making us feel like it was a private tour! The winery visit was a highlight, with excellent wines, delicious local food, and fascinating insights into the winemaking traditions of the area. Martino came through again, he took us to a private part of the vineyard that was quiet and very romantic. On our way back, we stopped at the Chestnut of One Hundred Horses, and then proceeded on our way, only to be surprised again by a gift of delicious Italian cookies.! If you’re looking for an authentic Sicilian experience, I highly recommend this tour, and Martino. Thank you, Martino for sharing your passion and making our visit so memorable!
Dress warm as much colder at crater!! You can walk around the lower craters, see a piece of a village that got covered in Lava some 40 years ago. The winery was interesting. Tasted 5 wines paired with food.
Etna tour with wine tasting was fantastic. Early morning pick up by guide. He told us all kinds of facts about Mount Etna and its surroundings along the way. The tour around Etna was educational, fun and very interesting. Then on to a lower wine tasting. There we had a delicious lunch while enjoying 7 different wines (all from wines grown on Mount Etna). Top day really worth the money!
Guide was so nice! He really made us feel special! He told us about all the little things you miss in a big bus tour.
Our Etna Tour and Winery Lunch was hands-down one of the highlights of our entire trip to Sicily! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations—but the real star of the day was our guide, Martino. Martino was incredible—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about Sicily, Mount Etna, and the local culture. He didn’t just guide us…he brought the entire experience to life. Every stop felt thoughtful and personalized, and he made sure we were comfortable, entertained, and learning something new along the way. Exploring Mount Etna was surreal, and Martino’s insights made it even more fascinating. And then the winery…wow. The setting was stunning, the food was delicious, and the wine tasting was perfection. It felt like such an authentic Sicilian experience—relaxed, beautiful, and full of flavor. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—book it. And if you’re lucky enough to get Martino as your guide, you’re in for an amazing day you won’t forget!
Lovely day. The wines and local dishles were amazing. A surprise highlight was finding wild saffron flowers blooming under chestnut trees!
The guide Giuseppe was exceptional and had a great way of conveying the history and geology of the area. The honey farm was interesting. The winery was good but the lunch was mediocre, the service was a little slow. All in all it was a good experience and I would recommend the tour.
Dress in layers for the cooler temperatures at Etna. Throughly enjoyed experience at Gambino Winery. Recommend this excursion.
