Things to do in Province of Catania, Sicily: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

August 6, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in Province of Catania, Italy including Etna Excursion and Lunch - Wine Tasting in Etna DOC Vinery, Etna and Wine Tour from Taormina, Private tour from Catania: Etna Volcano and Lunch at Etna Winery, Etna and Wines Tour, Volcanic Train and Wine Tour on Etna, Etna tour with lunch and wine tasting in the cellar, Private tour of Etna Volcano and Etna Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting, Etna and Wine Tour from Catania, Etna & Wine Tour, Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina.
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1. Etna Excursion and Lunch - Wine Tasting in Etna DOC Vinery

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In this tour you will enjoy the Etna territory at 360 degrees. Visiting the highest active volcano in Europe and tasting the products grown on this fertile volcanic area. The Etna Excursion and Lunch Tasting in Etna DOC Vinery, is perfect if you start from Hotels or Ports of  Catania, Taormina or Giardini Naxos and sourrounding villages. This is a tour for adults, without difficulty and very satisfying. During the trip there will be the opportunity to taste the products of Etna territory in a famous Vineyard.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By onicaras

We visited Sicily for approx a month in January. We decided not to drive ourselves and used a company called Taormina Transfer. They are extremely flexible and will do as little as transfer you from Catania airport to Taormina or arrange a trip all around Sicily with day tours like they did for us. Always on time and very pleasant. Maria and Massimo were great and nothing was too much trouble. We highly recommend them.

2. Etna and Wine Tour from Taormina

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See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Taormina. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.

Inclusions: Multilingual guide, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, Shuttle bus (round-trip), The equipment for visiting the cave, Trekking shoes (on request), INFANT - baby seat and carrier (on request)

Exclusions: All that is not specified under “the cost includes, cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m (to pay on the spot), cableway to reach 2500 m (to pay on the spot)

Reviewed By Jololo37

Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!

3. Private tour from Catania: Etna Volcano and Lunch at Etna Winery

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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 farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally reach “Rifugio Sapienza” at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.

Inclusions: Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car, Private local tour leader, Private driver/guide, Guided tour of Etna, Visit to local honey farm and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off in Catania, Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car, Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (65 Euro for 1 person), Gratuities

Reviewed By LMA5001

Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!

4. Etna and Wines Tour

Piazza Stesicoro, 18, 95124 Catania CT, Italy Etnavic
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A morning to spend among the many places that characterize the uniqueness of the Etna volcanic landscape, to then savor the flavors and smells in one of the most famous and ancient wine cellars of the eastern slope.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Helmets and torches for visiting the cave, Tasting of different types of wines accompanied by multiple tastings of local products of the territory

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Reviewed By 976rainert

After arriving in Catania I sent a mail to Etnavic asking for a halfday tour for 1 pax , got direct reply and booked the trip.The guide Luduvico was very nice and friendly with profound knowledge .I really enjoyed my first glimpse at the Etna and will certainly return.Etnavic I can highly recommend!Mille Grazie

5. Volcanic Train and Wine Tour on Etna

Catania, Province of Catania, Italy Travelosophy
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This tour combines the travel on an ancient and unique railway, the visit of a volcanic winery (wine and food tasting, visit to the vineyards and cellars), and a quick visit of the medieval town of Randazzo. The railway service starts in Catania and terminates in Randazzo (duration is 2 hours). The railway is peerless, connecting the small towns surrounding Mt. Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. The view is just incomparable and scenic. In Randazzo, our guests will be driven to the close winery, for a full tour of the vineyards, cellars and a wine and food tasting (pairing of wines and Sicilian food). At the end of the tour, we'll drive back to Randazzo for a quick visit of the historical centre. Then, you'll have the chance to go back by car or by train. Contact us if you travel with kids as we can arrange/advise accordingly.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, The lunch gourmet is paired to the wine tasting, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By jonguypers

Recommended activity. It’s a great activity for a day off cause it’s a perfect combination of wine experience and a visit to the volcano. Excellent service overall!

6. Etna tour with lunch and wine tasting in the cellar

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Sicily Ncc is very attentive to the needs of its customers, together we can manage places to visit and times of departure and end of the tour. Contact us for information

Inclusions: Private Transport With New Mercedes E-Class Luxury, Private Transport With New Mercedes V-Class Luxury Minivan, Lunch, Wine tasting, Honey tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tour departure from Taormina, Departure Tour from Syracuse

Reviewed By Antiguadevotee

I am a wheelchair user. Our hotel reception booked N.C.C. to take myself and sister to Mount Etna. Antonino arrived on time and put wheelchair into boot and assisted me into car. He was extremely kind during the trip and it was a pleasure to meet him.

7. Private tour of Etna Volcano and Etna Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting

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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 farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano terrain, and finally reach “Rifugio Sapienza” at 2000mt. Here you can visit famous Silvestri Craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit shops with souvenirs of lava, refresh yourself at some restaurant or bar. Optional ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide to 3000mt. Then you will visit one of the best Etna wineries and have lunch of fresh local food with fine red and white Sicilian wines.

Inclusions: Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car, Private local tour leader, Private driver/guide, Guided tour of Etna, Visit to local honey farm and tasting of honey, jams, olives, olive oils, wines and liquors, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car, Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Cable car to an altitude of 3000 m (65 Euro for 1 person), Gratuities

Reviewed By LMA5001

Incredible experience. Pasquale is a very nice and upbeat person. He took us to the best wineries. From the moment he picked us up it was clear that he had the entire day in perfect control. He is always professional and also fun. We really enjoyed the wine and food and the cellar tours. Pasquale even sent us several pictures from the day of fun that we had together. It was the highlight of our trip to Sicily. The communication was great - I asked Pasquale to arrange to have a cake for my girlfriend's birthday ... he made sure that at every destination there was a cake and everyone sang. He made me look like a hero! Thank you Pasquale!!!

8. Etna and Wine Tour from Catania

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See a different side of Sicily with this tour of Mt. Etna that departs from Catania. Enjoy breathtaking views and taste the wines of one of the best wineries of the area, all while on the highest active volcano of Europe. This excursion journeys to old craters and lava flow caves, and is perfect for adventurous travelers.

Inclusions: Shuttle bus (round-trip), Multilingual guide, Trekking shoes (on request), The equipment for visiting the cave, Sampling of wine and visit to the wine cellar, INFANT price - Baby seat and baby carrier included

Exclusions: cableway to reach 2500 m € 30.00 (to pay on the spot), cableway + 4x4 minibus + alpinist guide to reach 3000 m € 66.00 (to pay on the spot), All that is not specified under “the cost includes

Reviewed By Jololo37

Perfecto! Guide really friendly! Interesting tour with children. Etna is beautiful! If you are near Catania, do this tour!

9. Etna & Wine Tour

Piazza Federico di Svevia, 32, 95121 Catania CT, Italy Etna Experience Excursions
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Explore Mount Etna on tour from Catania! You will be introduced to the landscapes and geology of the Volcano from our naturalistic and passionate guide. Following a hiking route up to 2000 meters, you will have the chance to admire forests, craters, lava formations, and scenic views of the mountain. Snowshoes are provided during the winter season. You will visit a volcanic cave using the equipment provided from us (helmets and torches). At lunchtime we will stop in a nice local Winery. You will have lunch with a rustic appetizer, a first course of typical pasta, tasting three Sicilian DOC wines. During the afternoon we will move to Zafferana Etnea for the visit of a local farm to taste genuine products (honey, creams, marmalades). The tour will be in English and Italian. Upon request also in French or Spanish.

Inclusions: Lunch, Transport service via Jeep or minibus from Catania, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Alcoholic Beverages, Trekking shoes, wind jackets, helmets and torches

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Reviewed By 545albertor

We decided to go visit Mt Etna and it was one of the highlights of our trips to Sicily. The booking of the excursion itself was easily done with the help of Andrea who provided us with all the requested information. On the day itself we met our guide Janet who first brought us to collect the necessary gear and then took us to commence our adventure on Mt Etna. Janet is a passionate geologist/vulcanologist who showed us some very interesting things during the walk, and helped us understand the different stages of eruptions as well as the different types of lava and the ways they present itself. A packed lunch and water was provided for us by Etna Experience. The whole day we saw stunning views at different altitudes, combinations of colors in the sorrounding forrest and the famous cave "Grotta dei Lamponi". It was a very informative and fun experience, I would recommend it to anyone visiting Sicily.

10. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - Small Groups from Taormina

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During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, 3-course lunch, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Equipment (Hiking boots, helmets, torches), Insurance, Expert Naturalistic Guide

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Reviewed By The_Courier

This was an excellent trip. The guide, Tony, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. He lives in one of the villages on the national park and hi knowledge was excellent and he was so informative and enthused on the subject. The half day tour was just the right length as well.

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