Description
PRIVATE TOUR | FROM 110€ PER PERSON | WINE TASTING INCLUDED!
The Etna Wine Tour excursion combines two natural aspects linked to each other: the charm of the volcanic territory and its fruits expertly cultivated by the local populations. The morning tour includes the travel of naturalistic itineraries by jeep and/or trekking based on the choice of the participants. You will be able to appreciate places of particular natural value within the Etna Park reserve, from lava flows which have threatened entire countries to the majestic Valley of the Ox. You will reach an altitude of about 2000 meters on the edge of some very panoramic craters. Also in this tour we will make you experience the emotion of descending into the meanders of the volcano by visiting a lava flow cave (lava tube) with helmet and speleologist lights. You will therefore understand the phenomena connected to the flow of lava. Our nature guides will enrich your excursion by illustrating the countless natural phenomena of the largest volcano in Europe, named a UNESCO heritage site since 2013. The tour will then move to a farm on our volcano selected by us where a guided tour of the vineyard is planned, explaining the Etna cultivation and winemaking techniques and subsequently a tasting of fine Etna and Sicilian wines accompanied by tastings of typical Etna products.
Important note: The excursion includes a wine tasting experience with 4 wines paired with tastings of local specialties, cured meats and cheeses.
Tour Program
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Historical lava flows
The most impressive manifestations of the Etna volcano are the lava flows that descend along the sides of the volcano for many kilometers. Over the centuries there have been hundreds, some have even reached the sea! On board our 4x4 vehicles we will plough through the dark scoriaceous surfaces of ancient and recent lava flows and we will let you experience first-hand the transformation of these volcanic rocks from an apparently sterile surface to some of the most fertile soil in the world.
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The Valley of the Ox
The Valle del Bove is a huge natural amphitheater that covers almost the entire eastern side of the volcano. Its walls are up to 800/1000 meters high. Most of the Etna lava flows converge within this "valley", making it a place of raw beauty, so from its edges, a panoramic passage point for many of our excursions on the volcano, it is often possible to admire the volcanic activity. We will explain the processes of formation of this place and the geological history of the volcano (still evolving...) which is of interest to volcanologists from all over the world.
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Visit to a volcanic cave
Etna is very rich in volcanic caves, over 250 known, which were formed by the effect of the lava becoming entombed by the solidification of the outermost layer of the eruptive flow in contact with the air. Once the cooling is complete, the extraordinary morphologies connected to the passage of the fluid and incandescent lava remain visible: remelting stalactites, bubbles, shelves, rolls and more. We will provide you with lights and helmets to visit, by descending inside, a fascinating volcanic cave in order to understand some truly unique and interesting dynamics.
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The lateral craters - Quota 2000
The lateral craters are cones normally generated along eruptive fractures at even low altitudes, due to the accumulation of volcanic waste in the same place for the duration of the eruption (so days/months). Etna has about 250 of them along its sides and their number is increasing because almost with every eruption these cones form upstream of the lava flow. They are on average about 100 meters high and from their summit you can have a privileged overview of the surrounding area almost having the sensation of flying. We will make you experience the emotion of climbing on some of these craters from the significant altitude of about 2000 meters.
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Visit vineyards and wine tasting
The last stop on the excursion is obviously at a selected farm. Here you will have the opportunity to learn about the cultivation systems used while walking among the terraces and dry stone walls built on the slopes of the volcano. Assisted by the explanations of the wine shop staff, you will be led to a tasting of wines produced with native Etna grapes. The excursion includes a wine tasting experience with 4 wines paired with a selection of local specialties. There will also be the opportunity to purchase wines and other products. A food and wine experience you will remember!
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Overview
- PeriodAll the year
- Typology4x4 Jeep tour
- meeting pointtrecastagni
- Clockwise9,00 - 16,00 (From meeting point)
- DifficultyLow. For everyone.
- HeightMax 2000 m.
- :. Duration 7 hours
- LanguageEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go
- Price up to 3 people: 330€/person. Additional people +110€.
The rates include a tour of Etna, a guided visit of the vineyard + the wine tasting (4 wines paired with typical products as described).
Tour Includes
- Equipment for cave visits
- Tasting of wines and Etna specialties
- Naturalistic and/or volcanological guide
Meeting Point
General FAQs
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What should I bring?
For this excursion, closed shoes with rubber soles are sufficient. Trekking shoes are mandatory if you choose the trekking itinerary. Also recommended: sunglasses, windbreaker/sweatshirt. If you need them, you can use our rental for shoes, jackets, etc.
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Can I bring my dog?
On this excursion it is not possible to bring your 4-legged friend, we recommend that if you cannot do without it, you consider other proposals from our catalogue.
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In case of bad weather?
It depends. If the conditions are not prohibitive, that is, it is cloudy or raining but there is a fair amount of visibility, the tours are usually carried out without any difficulty. In any case, the guide makes an assessment based on his/her experience and if the conditions are not right, he/she can decide to move or cancel the excursion in agreement with our guests. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, decided between the parties, any advance membership fees paid will be refunded.
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What is the Wine Tasting included in the package?
4 glasses of white and red wines paired with: Tastings of Etna Dop olive oils; Sicilian platter with salami and typical Sicilian cheeses paired with artisanal Etna fruit jams. Olives and dried tomatoes. Homemade bread cooked in a wood oven. Water and cover charge included. Extras excluded.
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What does the Wine Tasting Full tasting include?
5 wines by the glass (Bubbles, white and red + special Etna passito) paired with: Selection of 3 semi-mature cheeses accompanied by artisanal jams with Etna fruit and organic chestnut honey. - Fresh or baked ricotta. Salami from black Nebrodi pig. Pachino cherry tomatoes and Etna olives in oil. Two chickpea panelle and fried courgette flowers in batter. Homemade Sicilian caponata tart. Tasting of cold pasta with Sicilian red pesto. Bruschetta with Bronte Pistachio Pesto DOP Homemade bread cooked in a stone oven. Dessert Water and service included. Extras excluded.
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