Mount Etna Private Tour: Experience History and Etna DOC Wine Tasting

Embark on a private tour of Mount Etna and immerse yourself in its rich history. Explore the sites destroyed by the famous 1669 eruption and indulge in a wine tasting of Etna DOC wines.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Etna - Explore the southern side of Etna, featuring extinct craters, various historical lava flows, and serene chestnut forests.
  • Monte Vetore - Hike up Monte Vetore, one of Etna’s largest craters, and see the bronze statue of Tifeo.
  • Rifugio Sapienza - Enjoy a tasting of liqueurs made on Etna.
  • Gambino Winery - Savor Etna DOC…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We will let you discover Mount Etna. You will not take a tour but an experience that will remain with you for a lifetime, from the history of the Etna volcano to the production of Etna DOC wines, we will visit the places destroyed by the most famous eruption of Etna in 1669, we will visit the remains of the church of Mompilieri buried under the casting…

Location
Mount Etna
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sonya_s
Oct 25, 2024
Worth It! - Alessandro was awesome. Very informative about all of the culture and history of Etna. His sense of humor and chill demeanor made him the perfect guide for the day.
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Harold_b
May 19, 2024
Great tour! A must! - Wonderful tour. Great experience. Alessandro was an excellent guide. And we had a very pleasant day. And memorable views, insightful discussions, and really good wine tasting!!!
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Passport61969402220
Apr 14, 2024
Etna visit with private guide - Our guide and chauffeur Massimo did at tremendous job telling us about Catanias history and how it is living next to Etna. The driving was excellent. Massimo was very flexible and the tour was adjusted to our needs and our speed We finished off at Gambione vineyard where we tasted four different vines together with Sicilian cheese sausages bread oil and more. All together a fantastic day. Henrik and Helle
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Normandd3
Mar 21, 2024
Fantastic Full Day Tour - Excellent full day tour with our private driver. We visited the Catania coastline, toured Mt Etna, and then onto the Gambini Winery where we enjoyed some fantastic foods and wine. We especially liked the wines made from grapes grown on the volcanic soil.
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Brandon_n
Oct 28, 2023
Highly Recommended - The trip was great from start to finish largely because Alessandro did an amazing job showing us a good time. Went out of his way to show us a couple sites and views on the way to Etna, and when we got there he gave us as long as we needed to walk around the craters. The winery was also fantastic and again, he gave us the time to enjoy the day.
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Sarahwq8382ip
Oct 25, 2023
Great private tour of Etna and winery - Absolutely great day trip visiting Etna and Gambino Winery. Our tour guide and driver Alessandro was wonderful; very knowledgable of the area and volcano and very friendly. We tried the local fruit and chestnuts on route and shared a lot of laughs. We were collected straight from our apartment door and returned to the same point at the end. Would definitely recommend and many thanks to Alessandro for a great day. Sarah & Colin
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Globug1177
Oct 7, 2023
Wonderful private tour! - We took a lot of day tours when we were in Sicily and this was one of the best! Alessandro was a great guide - very knowledgeable about the area and fun to be with. He never rushed us and we stopped at some great places, including Mt Etna and the Gambino Winery for lunch. We could walk around Mt Etna at our own rate as we did not want to take one of the many trekking tours offered. This was at a more leisurely pace. We tasted local products such as honey, sweets and wine. This private tour was exactly what we were looking and so glad we found it! Thank you Alessandro for a great day and all the information you gave us. Would definitely recommend!
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Kim_q1939mc
Nov 5, 2022
Vulcanic day - Good-humoured and informative guide (Alessandro) made this an exciting day. The Etna itself is impressive, but facts about the various eruptions spices the experience. The winery tour was nice. The wine tasting was somewhat machine-like and a one-way conversation, but the wines are OK. No obligation to buy products that were "displayed".
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Jno_h
Oct 1, 2022
Wonderful day around Etna - Alessandro was a little hard to understand but he was wonderful. Highlight of the day was the Gambino winery.
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Will_m
Aug 25, 2022
So worth the private trip! - We decided to book with alessandro after reading his previous reviews, and we’re so glad we did! The day was perfect, prompt pick up and planned stops throughout the day. He gave us options to stay longer at Etna if we wanted and took us to see recent lava flow which was not planned. His English is superb, we were asking loads of questions and he knew all the answers! Aside from being a great tour guide he’s a lovely man with a fun personality, you will enjoy your day with him whilst you explore. The gambino tour was also excellent.
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From $230
up to 3 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).