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Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

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Private tour to Etna
Matt and Imogen with sommelier in the vineyard
Our guests at the winery
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Overview

During the private tour by comfortable air-conditioned car, you will visit Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe. This tour is private - only for your party, nobody else to ensure the highest standards for our clients.

Your friendly private guide will pick you up at your accommodation, port or train station in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni or nearby Area. You will get to know the history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages and visit some extinct craters.

Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.

We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes and bringing extra layers, such as something warm and a windbreaker or rain jacket, to be prepared for changing weather conditions.

What's Included

  • Lunch Food and wine at Etna winery
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (78 Euro for 1 person)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your private guide will pick you up at your accommodation, port or train station in Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Letojanni or nearby.

What To Expect

Taormina (Pass By)

Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your accommodation/port in Taormina area, and you will start your wonderful private travel to the highest active volcano in Europe. 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. Our first stop will be in Zafferana Etnea, small charming village on Etna slope, famous with its honey. You will visit a local honey store and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain - honey, olive oil, olives, wines and liquors.
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Mount Etna

You will continue to ascend Etna reaching "Rifugio Sapienza" station at 2000 mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire breathtaking panoramas, visit souvenir shops offering gifts of lava, refresh yourself in some bar or restaurant. Optional ascent by cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine guide to 3000 mt. If the tour starts in Messina you will visit the Sartorius Craters. After visiting Mt.Etna, the guide will chauffeur you in relax to one of the best wineries on Etna slope. At the winery you will have will have a tour of the estate, see how the grape is growing, and visit the cellars, while the expert sommelier explains you all about the wine making process and the history of this family run winery. Then you will have traditional delicious and hearty lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, fresh bread, olives and home-made olive oil and a traditional pasta dish. A professional sommelier will offer you 4 glasses of Sicilian Etna red and white wines.
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6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Food and wine at Etna winery.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Bottled water.
  • Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting.
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off.
  • Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car.
  • Private local tour leader.
  • Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car.
  • Guided tour of Etna.
  • Private driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (78 Euro for 1 person).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • LunchFood and wine at Etna winery
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
  • Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car
  • Private local tour leader
  • Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car
  • Guided tour of Etna
  • Private driver/guide
  • Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (78 Euro for 1 person)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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