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

Highlights

  • 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.

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 7 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • 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

  • Bottled water

  • Visit of one of the best Etna wineries and food and wine tasting (if option is selected)

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

  • Cable car and 4x4 to the summit (3000 m) - 65 Euro per person

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-7 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Prestelli Sicily Tours

About operator:

Prestelli Sicily Tours is a DMC and Tour Operator specialized in private one day and mulitday tours of Sicily. As a true expert on the island, we provide authentic activities and emotional experiences all around Sicily, including private excursions with the best hand-picked local guides, tasting of amazing Sicilian food and wines, unique cooking classes and dinners in real Sicilian families, painting experiences with local artists, and so much more. All our tours are private and include pickup and drop-off at hotels and ports, and transportation by private cars, vans or busses. Tours can be customized in accordance with travelers' wishes and preferences. We put a lot of passion and commitment into our work and always strive for the best customer service. Our goal is to deliver unforgettable, emotional experiences to our travelers. We believe that Sicily is one of the most delightful destinations because of its unbelievable beauty, architecture, history, cuisine, and amazing nature.

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