Sicily Shore Excursion
Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting
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Exclusive Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting Tour in a Shore Excursion with pick up from any desired Sicily ports and harbours.
Sicily Tour Code: SE03
Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting
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The Shore Excursions of Sicily
One of the most unique and exclusive Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting Tour in a Shore Excursion that will allow you to be picked up from any desired Sicily ports and harbours.
This is a one day shore excursion, that will bring you at the discovery of Mount Etna, one of the biggest active volcanos in Italy, the small villages not far from the volcano, and you will also have the opportunity to taste the typical Sicilian wine and food.
The tour will start from Rifugio Sapienza, a Sicilian village on the South side of Etna. We will walk around the craters and then we will head to our chosen vineyard.
Our journey will continue with the descent from Mount Etna along the famous “strada del vino” (wine road). Here you will enjoy your wine tasting accompanied by local products.
At the end of this Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting Tour Shore Excursion, our expert drivers will bring you back to the original pick up point.
Sicily Shore Excursion Itinerary
Mount Etna – Winery
Sicily Tour – Travel Itinerary
Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting – Shore Excursion
Mount Etna – Rifugio Sapienza
We start our ascent through traditional Sicilian villages, on arrival at the South side of the volcano (Rifugio Sapienza).
You will be greeted by a chillier climate and surreal lava covered landscape.

Mount Etna – Craters
At 6000ft above sea level, you can walk around the lower crater and take in spectacular scenery.
You can enjoy free time wandering around the craters and lava tracks taking in the breath-taking landscape where displays of steam and smoke emerge through layers of snow and ash.

Mount Etna – Descent to wine road
Our journey will continue with the descent from Mount Etna along the famous “strada del vino” (wine road) which will lead us towards our chosen vineyard.
It has a reputation as one of the most renowned wineries on the west side of the island.

Winery – Tasting
Here you will enjoy your wine tasting accompanied by local products: cheese, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and bread.

Journey back – Mount Etna
The relaxing environment and knowledgeable staff coupled with stunning views across thousands of acres of vineyards make this winery a winning combination.
Your journey back towards the desired Sicily port or harbour will leave you reminiscing on the wonder of Mount Etna and the elegance of Sicilian wines.

Prices
Mount Etna Tour and Wine Tasting – Shore Excursion
Pick-Up Sicily Port | 1-3 Persons | 4-6 Persons | 7-8 Persons |
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From Syracuse Port | € 440 | € 490 | € 520 |
From Messina | € 360 | € 400 | € 460 |
From Taormina – Giardini Naxos Port | € 300 | € 320 | € 360 |
From Catania | € 360 | € 380 | € 450 |
Shore Exursions of Sicily – Price are intended per Group |
Tour Info
- On receiving your booking we will contact you to arrange your pick up location, time and address or any special requirements you may have.
- Please note
This is a private Sicily excursion with a dedicated driver and vehicle. Entrance fees to archaeological sites ARE NOT included in the cost. - We apply the following Conditions of Sale.
Pick-Up Port Info
Pick-up from Syracuse Port
We meet and greet you on your arrival at the port of Syracuse. Our journey to the foot of Mount Etna takes approximately 45 minutes.
Pick-up from Messina
We meet and greet you on your arrival at the port of Messina. The journey from the port and along the scenic coastal highway to the foot of Etna takes approximately 1 hour.
Pick-up from Taormina-Giardini Naxos Port
We meet and greet you on your arrival at the port of Taormina/Giardini Naxos.
Pick-up from Catania
We meet and greet you on your arrival at the port of Catania. The journey from the port and along the scenic coastal highway to the foot of Etna takes approximately 30 minutes.
Price Include
- Private executive vehicle
- English speaking driver-escort
- Water on board
- Local tolls
- Insurance
Price Does Not Include
- VAT 10%
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
- Costs of wine degustations and lunches