Private Tour of Etna Volcano with optional Food and Wine Tasting at Etna Winery

Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your accommodation/port and you will start your wonderful private travel (from 2 people) 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 Zafferana Etnea, where you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano land - honey, olive oils, olives, wines and liquors.

Then you will continue to drive up the volcano, and visit a cave of Cyclops where Ulysses was confined by Polypheme, after which you will reach the plateau Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Here you can feel the exceptional atmosphere of Etna volcano, admire the lunar landscapes, see the famous Silvestri craters, visit small shops where you can buy souvenirs made of lava.

Optionally, you can ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide until 3000mt for additional fee (65 Euro).

After this atmospheric journey, you can optionally arrive at one of the best wineries at the foot of Etna, where you can taste the original produce of the land of Etna – superb red and white wines and traditional fresh food – locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciuttto, mushrooms, vegetables, fresh bread, olives and home-made olive oil, enjoying the exceptional view of the Ionian Sea and mountain landscapes.

During this private (from 2 people) 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 how the volcano created, history of eruptions, culture, myths, and folklore of "Mamma Etna" and Sicily itself. Driving by private car through small 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.

Optionally - visit to one of the best Etna wineries and tasting of the best Sicilian wines and food.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate