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Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at 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 tell you history of volcano creation, about eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through authentic mountain villages you will visit local honey store and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally visit some extinct craters and admire unforgettable panoramas.

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
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Cable car to an altitude of 3000 mt.
  • 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 Messina.

What To Expect

Messina (Pass By)

Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your accommodation/port in Messina, 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. Enjoying amazing sea view and lava fields, you will arrive to a charming mountain town, where you will visit local honey store and taste the produce of the fertile volcano land - honey, olive oils, olives, wines and liquors.
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Mount Etna

You will continue the ascent to reach the famous Sartorius Craters (1700 mt.). Here you will visit some extinct craters, admire breathtaking panoramas of the coastline and enjoy the most authentic part of Etna. 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 lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciutto, fresh bread, olives and home-made olive oil and a typical pasta dish. A professional sommelier will offer you 4 glasses of Sicilian Etna red and white wines. After the tour, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation or port in Messina.
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2 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery?

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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Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 22 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery?
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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Bottled water.
  • Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting.
  • Visit to local honey store and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors.
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off in Messina.
  • 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 mt.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

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?
A:

Accessibility information for the Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery 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
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Etna Private tour from Messina Cruise Terminal + Lunch at Winery 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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  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting
  • Visit to local honey store and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off in Messina
  • 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 mt.
  • 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

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  • 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.
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