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Volcanic Wine Tours: the 15 Best on Etna and Beyond

36 tours  ·  from $47 a head

Vines on lava drain hard and ripen late, and the wine tastes like nothing else in Italy. These 15 climb the north face and the Aegean islands, with prices, altitudes and how much of the day is spent driving up.

Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting - Pickup from Naples and the ride south
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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

1.Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,454 reviews · from $141Our pick

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with guides speaking English, French, Italian, or Spanish. An archaeologist leads a two-hour Pompeii visit, followed by a local vineyard lunch and wine tasting. Finish with a crater hike or the Hell Valley lava route. Guides such as Raffaela, Giovanni, and Federica have earned praise for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“Very fun and insightful. Lots of time at each location”

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Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - From Taormina - Hiking Monti Sartorius among craters and lava
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Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

2.Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour – From Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos with a small group of up to 16. Hike Etna’s Monti Sartorius craters, enter a lava cave with supplied gear, enjoy a Sicilian lunch with Etna wines, and visit Alcantara Gorge. Guides such as Roberto, Rosario, Tony, and Saro are known for strong local and volcanic knowledge.

“Our guide Roberto was very informative, all questions answered and could tell us loads about Etna, he took his time with us climbing to the top of craters. The meal included in the price was excellent. I fully recommend this tour (we were picked up and dropped off to our hotel) well worth the money.”

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Taormina: Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour - Linguaglossa and the short village pause
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Taormina: Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour

3.Guided Etna Wine Tasting Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 444 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

From Taormina, ride an air-conditioned coach through Etna villages to Gambino Winery near Linguaglossa. Your guide, often Isabella or Simona, explains Sicily, Etna, and local wine before four tastings with cheeses, olives, bread, vegetables, and olive oil. Expect beautiful views, a cellar visit, and a relaxed five-hour outing.

“Our guide was fantastic, never stopped giving information from the moment we left Taormina all the way to the winery. Very knowledgable on the surrounding villages and the history of Sicily. She spoke Sicilian, French and English - switching seamlessly which was impressive. The winery is beautiful, and our semelier was incredibly knowledgable on the wines, the history of the winery and the family that built it. We enjoyed some lovely wines and fantastic pairings. The value for money was superb! A great afternoon out, would highly recommend!”

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Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting - The first winery sets the pace
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Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting

4.Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $375

Spend six hours visiting three Etna wineries with a private guide such as Marco, Massimo, Alessandro, or Bruno. Taste regional reds, whites, rosés, and dessert wine with Sicilian food, while driving through lava-stone villages, citrus groves, and views of Mount Etna. Hotel and port pickup is included.

“Great guide who was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area took us to 3 wineries of different sizes and all were fabulous!! Highly recommend this tour! Spend the money. Plan to taste a lot of wine, eat delicious food and enjoy the hospitality.”

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From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour - From Taormina to Etna’s high slopes
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From Taormina: Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

5.Full-Day Etna, Wine & Alcantara Canyons Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · from $116

Travel from Taormina in a small group with guides such as Riccardo, Daniele, Nicola, Tony, or Roberto. Hike Etna’s extinct craters at 2,000 meters, enter a lava cave, eat at a local winery, taste Etna wines, and stop at the Alcantara Canyons. Boots, jackets, equipment, transport, lunch, and entrance fees are included.

“We were a small group of six, which made it easy to get along and everyone was very helpful. Our guide Roberto was excellent...very friendly,informative,and very well equipped with all is needed. Sure to recommend to friends”

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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - The morning drive from Catania to Etna
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From Catania: Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

6.Mt. Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 370 reviews · from $117

Spend eight hours with a naturalist guide exploring Etna’s craters and a lava cave, then enjoy a Sicilian lunch with wine at a mountain winery before visiting the Alcantara Gorges. Guides such as Andrea, Giovanni, Emiliano, and Marco are praised for clear explanations and warm, careful service. Pickup, equipment, entrance fees, and insurance are included.

“Excellent trip with an amazing guide Giovanni. He was very knowledgeable about not just Etna but a whole host of other Sicilian customs and traditions. The lunch and wine tasting were absolutely perfect and set in a beautiful location. Finally, the trip to the Alcantra Gorge was beautiful and the geology of the place is fascinating. Overall this was a great day out from Catania and well paced.”

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From Naples: Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch - The Naples pickup is part of the experience
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From Naples: Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch

7.Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews

Ride from central Naples to a family winery on Mount Vesuvius, where you’ll tour volcanic vineyards, taste Falanghina, Lacryma Christi, Aglianico, and other local wines, then enjoy a generous Mediterranean lunch. Guides such as Chris, Aldo, Alex, and Miriam add Naples stories during the drive.

“We took the train from Rome to Naples (75 minutes) and walked across the street to Starhotels Terminus for transportation. We saw a sign with our name on it so that really helped connected to our ride which was a few minutes early. We drove about ten minutes to a central location and got on another van for 20 minutes that took us to the vineyard. We arrived and had a very quick tour of the vineyard. It was hard to hear the man speaking, but he was very nice. Next, we drove a couple minutes to eat lunch and sample more wine. We enjoyed the food and wine. The…”

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Tour Etna & Wine Tasting - From Taormina to Etna’s northern side
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Tour Etna & Wine Tasting

8.Tour Etna & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $175

Travel from Taormina to Mount Etna in a small group with guides such as Alex, Luca, or Andrea. Walk around the Monti Sartorius craters, enter a lava tunnel with a helmet and flashlight, then finish with a Sicilian lunch and wine tasting at Gambino Winery.

“Wonderful day trip starting with hotel pickup, about an hour or so drive up to Etna. There are winding roads on the way up so prepare accordingly if motion sickness is an issue. Upon arrival we were introduced to our guide Alex, who was extremely knowledgeable and even more passionate about Etna. From there you go through a lava tunnel which was very interesting, then on to an amazing hike up the side of Etna with great views. After the hike, you are transferred to the Gamnino winery where you are able to enjoy breathtaking views of the property as well as eat and drink. Amazing day trip and can't…”

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From Taormina: Mount Etna Food and Wine Tasting Tour - Inside the family-run winery
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From Taormina: Mount Etna Food and Wine Tasting Tour

9.Mount Etna Food and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · from $168

Spend six hours exploring Etna villages with a local English-speaking guide such as Giovanni, Antonio, Denise, or Orazio. Visit a family winery, taste five wines with Sicilian snacks, then enjoy an organic farmhouse lunch with seasonal pasta, dessert, and limoncello. Pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“Giovanni was excellent and kept us informed of both how it would work and what to expect, as well as telling us about other parts of the island. The wine tasting was very good and the food at the wine tasting was also good. The food at the restaurant was amazing and was worth the money on its own. All in all an excellent day and I can highly recommend it.”

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Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania - Walking the natural trails of Mount Etna
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Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania

10.Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $128

Spend a full day above Catania with EtnaTribe, walking volcanic trails, exploring Grotta dei Tre Livelli with helmets and lamps, and tasting Etna wines with Sicilian food. Guides such as Alessandro, Enzo, Simone, and Florence tailor the pace. Cable-car and 4x4 upgrades are optional.

“Awesome....our guide/driver was very good. Very knowledgeable about Mt. ETNA, "her" history and that of the region. A vcery good driver...”

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Naples: Tour of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii w/ Lunch & Wine tasting - Pompeii in two hours
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Naples: Tour of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii w/ Lunch & Wine tasting

11.Tour of Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii w/ Lunch & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about two hours with a guide at Pompeii, enjoy a three-course lunch and local wine tasting at a Vesuvius-area winery, then walk toward the crater with a volcanologist. Pickup from Naples hotels or the port, bottled water, entrance fees, and return transport are included. Guides such as Tomas, Roberta, and Nando have earned especially warm praise.

“The whole experience was amazing. Our guide Giusi and our driver Carmine were so friendly and helpful. The hike up Vesuvius isn't the easiest, but definitely doable. Pompeii was extremely educational and the lunch was delicious. 100% recommend this tour.”

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Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina - The Optional Ride Toward 3,000 Meters
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Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

12.Private tour of Etna and Winery Visit with Food and Wine Tasting from Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $393

Travel by private car from Taormina to Etna with a guide such as Omar, Corrado, Alessandro, or Massimo. Walk around the Silvestri Craters, visit a honey shop, then tour a family winery for local food and four Etna wines. Weather and footwear affect the mountain portion.

“We had such a fantastic day with Omar our guide - Both walking up Mount Etna, Learning about the volcano and the areas around it and the absolute beautiful lunch and visit to the small family winery near the volcano. A perfect lunch and a wonderful day! Cannot recommend it enough!”

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From Catania: Mount Etna Half-Day Tour and Wine Experience - Pickup from Catania and the road uphill
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From Catania: Mount Etna Half-Day Tour and Wine Experience

13.Mount Etna Half-Day Tour and Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna with a multilingual naturalist guide such as Lorenzo, Constanza, or Andrea. Walk among side craters and old lava flows, enter a lava cave with helmet and torch, then taste four or five Etna wines with cheese, cured meats, olives, bread, honey, and other local foods near Zafferana Etnea.

“The guide was very helpful and informative We enjoyed the Etna trip. The vineyard was excellent The food delicious Definitely recommend Please visit the vineyard shop Such an incredible choice of local delicacies”

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Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour - The ride from Catania into Etna country
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Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour

14.Etna: Wine Tasting and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · from $129

Spend seven hours exploring Etna’s wine country from Catania. Visit Zafferana Etnea for honey and olive oil, tour two wineries, taste seven wines with a sommelier, and enjoy a Sicilian lunch paired with three Etna DOC wines. English and Italian guides include drivers such as Andrea, Giovanni, Marco, and Francesco.

“We had so much fun learning about Sicily, Etna, and more! Our guide, Marco, was great. Would recommend this tour group to all.”

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Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch - What happens when you arrive
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Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

15.Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $65

Visit Cantina del Vesuvio on Mount Vesuvius for a guided vineyard and winery visit, then taste organic Lacryma Christi white, rosé, and red wines with a local lunch. Guides speak English and Italian, and hosts such as Elga and Carminere are known for warm, lively presentations. Transport to the winery is not included.

“The winery and the view were amazing! We loved everything.”

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