Overview
The Etna wine tour gives you the opportunity to explore all about Etna's wine and Mount Etna, the highest active volcano of Europe. Your guide will lead you to discover the enthralling volcanic phenomena, walking through ancient forests, on old craters, and unique lava formations.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
All fees and taxes
Wine tasting
Transportation in a private vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off
Entrance tickets
Professional licensed guide
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Giarre
1 hour
Departing from the cruise port exit gate or your hotel in Messina. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather.
Then you will have a picturesque seaside ride to Giarre town.
Giarre is a tiny village in the province of Catania where it is possible to discoverer impressive cultural attractions. It was founded in the 16th century. -
Mount Etna
2 hours
From Giarre town we will ride towards Mount Etna. The scenic route passing the villages of Santa Venerina and Zafferana Etnea as well as the memorable landscape of farms, vineyards, woods, dried lava flows, and volcanic cones. And of course, we will have stops to take photos.
If you will want we will have local food tasting in a restaurant at an altitude of 2000 meters.
Mount Etna on Sicily, locally called "Mongibello", is Europe's largest and most active volcano. Its frequent eruptions are often accompanied by large lava flows, but rarely pose danger to inhabited areas. Etna is one of the volcanoes with the longest historic records of eruptions, going back more than 2000 years. -
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
2 hours
After that, we will visit Silvestri Craters.
The Monti Silvestri are two inactive craters formed as a result of the Mount Etna eruption of 1892. Situated just a few steps from the Rifugio Sapienza in Nicolosi at about 1,900 m above sea level, the craters are named after Prof. Orazio Silvestri. Half of all visitors of Mount Etna travel via Nicolosi on the southern slopes to see this highest active volcano in Europe. A walk up and around the Silvestri craters is a good solution for all those who have problems with their heart or lungs and cannot go further up to the summit. The volcanic landscape around the craters is impressive and of a rare natural beauty.
Again time for photos before we head to one of the wineries of Mount Etna, a pleasant time dedicated to visiting the winery. The visit includes the history of the local grapes, the way of vinification, and of course tasting of different wines.
The tour ends with a pleasant trip back to Messina.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Mount Etna and winery private tour from Messina
Can I cancel Mount Etna and winery private tour from Messina for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Wine tasting
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance tickets
- Professional licensed guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Giarre, Mount Etna, Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Uopera tours
