Private Etna Wineries Tour: Explore Vineyards and Taste Exquisite Wines
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Embark on a private Etna wineries tour and indulge in a sensory journey through vineyards. Taste exquisite wines and savor fresh domestic food in this 6-hour experience.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your hotel/port and you will start your wonderful private travel (from 2 people) around top Etna wineries. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and churches built of lava stone.

The Etna Volcano erupting feeds the soil, and that is why this region is considered to be one of the best in the world for growing grapes and wine production. You will visit the three best wineries at Etna slopes. Wines from these wineries are on the top lists of premium international wine associations.

The first venue will be a family run winery, world famous with its outstanding wines. Here you will be welcomed by the owner with a glass of an awesome aperitif white wine. Sipping refreshing wine, you will have a guided tour around the estate, after which you will visit the cellars where the owner or your private sommelier will explain you the wine production process. Finally, you will sit at a wonderful terrace with a breathtaking view of mountains and Ionian coastline, and with your personal sommelier start food and wine tasting. You will taste 4 or 5 excellent white, red and rose Etna DOC wines with locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, sausages, cous-cous, vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, domestic olive oil and fresh home-made bread.

Enjoying the panoramic view and unique atmosphere of Sicilian countryside, you will drive to the second venue \

What's Included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned private transport
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Guided wine tasting experience
  • Personal driver/guide for the journey
  • Tea and coffee included
  • Local food tasting opportunities
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This exclusive 6-hour tour, designed for a minimum of two people, involves a comfortable air-conditioned car journey to three wineries on Mount Etna. You will gain insights about their wine-making procedures. On-site owners will guide your group around the vineyards where you’ll taste a variety of white, rose and red wines complemented by a selection of locally-sourced food. All dining, beverages and charges are encompassed within the tour price. The tour also offers a semi-private option with an upper limit of eight individuals.

  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • A minimum of 2 adult people per booking is required
  • As this is a private tour, we will specify the exact departure time with customers directly after the booking
  • Comfortable shoes recommended
  • We have private tours, only for your party, however at the beginning of the excursion we will give each guest a mask, protective gloves and hand sanitizer.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Joseph_k
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing Wine Tasting Day - This tour was incredible. The wineries are hand selected by the local team, and you get to experience non-commercial / touristy locations. Additionally, the lunch served at one of the wineries was fantastic - we felt like we were having a family meal. Lastly, huge shout out to Alessandro, our driver and guide. He was extremely friendly and waited for us when we wanted to enjoy extra wine and snacks at the final vineyard. He’s the best!
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Wanderer04164579541
Jun 3, 2024
Mt. Etna Wine Country - This was an excellent tour. I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about Sicilian wines in general, and Mt. Etna wines in particular. Corrado, our guide and driver, did an excellent job of explaining the Mt. Etna countryside as we drove through the small villages along the way. The three wineries we visited were of different sizes and focus, so it gave us a good overview of the region. A couple of larger properties with vineyards on site, and a smaller winery operated by two brothers. At each stop we were served food with the wines, and at the second winery we were also served a very nice lunch. All of the winery staff we met were personable and very knowledgable, and all were keen on sharing the virtues of the Mt. Etna soils and microclimates. All spoke excellent English, so don’t let your lack of Italian language skills be a barrier. On the few times that there was a hitch, Corrado was able to translate for us. A further plus is that the tour encompasses some of the most scenic parts of Sicily. This tour is a must for any wine lover seeking to experience some of the Mt. Etna magic.
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J1940mftamarah
May 30, 2024
Well worth it ! - Carmelo was an incredible guide. A Sommelier who really knew his wines. I’m a Sommelier as well and I was very impressed with his knowledge and passion for Etna wines. We went to three different wineries. Very diverse. The first was my favorite because it was a blend of indigenous character and beauty. The second was a very humble wine maker using indigenous yeasts, no sterile filtering. Very interesting wines with unusual character. The last was a very large producer with good quality - more on the scale of visiting a higher end Napa Winery. We ate so much I couldn’t believe it!!. Highly recommended.
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Deborahhe3003uh
May 18, 2024
Tour Experience & Guide (Alessandra) Well Worth It! - The wine tour was wonderful. The wineries were beautiful. The information shared by both our guide (Alessandra) and the vintners was exceptional. We both learned a great deal about the Mt Etna area and about Sicily. I would highly recommend this tour for people who enjoy beautiful scenery, learning, and tasting wines that are not what you would find in other areas. And for the cost, you can't beat it!!!
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S1717tiandreav
May 10, 2024
Amazing Vineyard Experience! - This tour was spectacular! Alessandra was fun, friendly, informative and an excellent driver. The Sicilian countryside was beautiful and the vineyards we toured were picturesque. The wine and food at each stop was delicious. This experience was completely personalized and well worth the cost! 10/10 would absolutely recommend! Just do it, you won’t regret it!
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Paul_l
May 7, 2024
Relaxed, personal and memorable wines! - meeting people at the wineries and hearing their personal stories on how the winery developed their businesses.
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Genemish
Apr 19, 2024
Excellent wine tour! - We visited 3 wineries and got to sample wonderful local wines and food. We had a personal driver (thank you Corrado!) who told us a lot of about local culture and history. Highly recommended!
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Jennifer_w
Apr 18, 2024
MAGICAL DAY! - We just finished a 6 hour wine tour of Mount Etna with Marco, and I cannot recommend this experience enough. We visited three unique wineries, and we loved all the wines (and cheeses, foods, etc) that we tasted. The wines were all delicious and we got to taste a variety of grapes from different parts of the island. All the places we saw were interesting and different from one another. Our tour guide was friendly and informative, and we absolutely LOVED the day. I was worried this might be a touristy experience, and it was nothing like that. Absolutely magical, and I just wish I could live this day all over again. Thank you, Marco!
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Wendysn8578sj
Mar 14, 2024
Worth the Splurge! - This was a splurge excursion for us, but worth every penny/euro! We wanted to visit some wineries and all of the other tours only went to a large producer that we can easily buy bottles from in the States. We got to visit 3 truly unique wineries, all were wonderful, but Vin Lizzo were we had our lunch and got to visit with the brothers who began it was the best! La Gelsomina was gorgeous. The final family_owned winery showed us their 250+ year old wine press, which was a treat! You won't go away hungry or thirsty! Also, our driver Omar was extremely accommodating and never rushed us.
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Courtney_a
Jun 9, 2024
Great tour - Great tour and great guide. Would definitely recommend! I think this tour is great for wine connoisseurs, especially if you like more dry, less sweet wines.
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