Discover the secrets of the Etna wine: first free visit of the fascinating medieval village Castiglione di Sicilia and visit two wineries of the Etna North area, including wine tastings and typical lunch.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Please provide your accommodation address/hotel in the Taormina - Giardini Naxos area: we will contact you to confirm the pickup outside/nearby the hotel or at a convenient meeting point (for Castelmola, Trappitello and Letojanni we have fixed meeting points).
Ports
09:00 AM
8 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available, please specify any dietary requirements in the booking request
Tours in other languages (French and Spanish) can only be arranged upon request, if received with adequate notice.
We suggest dressing comfortably and according to the season
Customers will be contacted the day before the tour to confirm the pickup details (hotel if possibile, or in a meeting point nearby).
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : B_Marcin
Etna People did a great job selecting the wineries to visit. We were offered an ample variety of tastes and an insight into local wine production. Roberto is a marvelous guide, attentive yet humorous, with a deep affection towards places he shows.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : 402richardm
We did three tours with Etna People. All three were really good, we were picked up near where we were staying. Our drivers, Alfio and Ricardo were excellent; very friendly and helpful. It was really nice to be in small groups.
I would thoroughly recommend this company.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : joeyrm7
We have been to the craters of Mt Etna and a tasting at Gambino on a prior trip so we were looking for a wine tasting that offered something different. This tour fit the bill perfectly. For Starters, our guide Roberto was great; personable, informative, and a genuinely nice guy. After about an hours ride from Taormina, we stopped off at a really nice old village where Roberto lead us through the village to ancient churches and a fortress, all the time sharing their backgrounds. There are also great views of Etna from there as well. After that we went for 2 wine tastings one of which included a full lunch and both included a tour of the facilities. Not a big fan of Etna wines but we enjoyed the tastings. We know this isn't the highlight Etna and Gambino tour, but with this one you can enjoy a tasting without the crowds that Gambino draws plus walk through a nice small town. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-03-13
Posted By : Diane_D
The first winery was excellent and lunch at the second winery was great. The guide was very informative during our visit to Castiglione di Sicilia.
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Posted On : 2023-10-31
Posted By : 599anniek
This was so much more than a winery tour thanks to Tony— our knowledgeable tour guide. As he is native to the area, he was able to share personal anecdotes about living proximal to the volcano; and the unique qualities of the Mountain Etna region due to weather and its’ geologic nature making it conducive environment for wine production. Our visit to historic Castiglione di Sicila was especially meaningful for me as we traced our oldest known ancestor from this town. The views from the castle were stunning. The staff at the wineries were welcoming and knowledgeable and the tastings did not disappoint.My only criticism would be that I thought we would have seen more about the actual production of the wine contrasting the mechanized versus the natural. I would recommend this tour to anyone given the same guide.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08
Posted By : 331Eija
Really interesting tour. Our guide Roberto told so much about Etna in a very interesting and engaging way. The winery visits were good and the lunch offered with wine pairings was even surprisingly good. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-10-05
Posted By : Tamara_W
Great wine tour with guide Giuseppe. Visited the hill town of Castiglione de Sicilia then 2 lovely wineries. We had a charcuterie board at first winery and a delicious lunch at the second. It was a lovely day and would recommend to others.
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Posted On : 2023-08-27
Posted By : David_M
Fabulous tour with Guiseppi today. Very knowledgeable about Etna and the local wineries. Brilliant wines and lunch at the base of Etna. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-08-18
Posted By : morgankP7915FG
Tony was an excellent tour guide, he was so knowledgeable about all the local culture, produce and history. The wineries we went to were both different yet beautiful with lovely wine. The lunch provided as part of the tour was delicious! We all really enjoyed the tour!
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Posted On : 2023-08-11
Posted By : Christopher_W
Tony was a great guide, very knowledgable and engaging with us. The tour around the etna villages was really interesting and the 2 wineries we visited were lovely. Lunch at the second winery was a great addition
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Posted On : 2023-07-05
