Etna wine tour: Two wineries and Castiglione village

Walk through Etna vineyards and taste wines where they're made

A full-day wine tour from Taormina that combines a free-roaming visit to the medieval village of Castiglione di Sicilia with tastings at two Etna North wineries, lunch with local Sicilian dishes, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English or Italian guide. Small groups keep the pace relaxed, and the operator arranges hotel pickup or a nearby meeting point the day before departure.

The experience

You start in Taormina and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Castiglione di Sicilia, a medieval hilltop village where you have time to walk on your own: no rushed narration, just the narrow streets and stone architecture at your pace. Then the tour moves to the first winery for a wine tasting that walks you through what the Etna region produces. The second winery adds lunch with typical Sicilian dishes, so you're eating and drinking in the place where the wine is made, not in a separate restaurant. The two stops let you see how the vineyards and ancient cellars actually work, not just taste the result.

The tour runs eight hours total, which means you leave Taormina in the morning and return by evening: long enough to breathe but not so long that the day feels stretched. Small groups (the operator caps them, though the exact number varies by option) mean the tastings stay conversational and the guide can adjust if someone wants to linger in the village or ask more questions at the winery. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available at lunch. Just note your dietary needs when you book. The operator calls you the day before to confirm whether they'll pick you up at your hotel or meet you at a nearby point, so there's no guessing on the morning.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at two Etna North wineries.
• lunch with typical Sicilian products at the second winery.
• guided walk through vineyards and ancient cellars.
• free-roaming visit to Castiglione di Sicilia village.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup in Taormina or nearby meeting point.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meal options on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (25 and older) · Youth (17 to 24 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Etna People s.n.c.

Is this one for you?Book the small-group option if you want a relaxed pace and the chance to ask questions at the wineries without feeling rushed. Choose the private tour if your group prefers to set its own rhythm through the village and have the guide's full attention during tastings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 to 24 years). Children under 17 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Taormina for just one afternoon?

The tour runs eight hours, so it works best if you have a full day free. Pickup happens in the morning from your Taormina hotel or a nearby meeting point, and you return by evening, which fits a single day but leaves little time for other activities in town.

What happens at the two wineries? Do I just taste wine, or do I see how it's made?

You walk through the vineyards and ancient wineries to see the production process, not just sit at a tasting table. The first winery includes tastings. The second adds a full lunch with Sicilian dishes, so you're experiencing both the wine and the food culture of the Etna region.

Is the village of Castiglione di Sicilia part of a guided tour, or do I explore it on my own?

Castiglione di Sicilia is a free visit, meaning you walk through the medieval village at your own pace without a guide narrating every corner. The guide meets you there and then takes the group to the two wineries for the structured tastings and lunch.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Wine tastings at both wineries, lunch with Sicilian products at the second winery, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are all included. The guide speaks English or Italian depending on the group. Gratuities and any drinks beyond the wine tastings are separate.

Do I need to be an experienced wine drinker to join this tour?

No. The tour is open to all fitness levels and designed for anyone curious about Etna wines and Sicilian food. Children from age 17 are welcome. Younger children can join but should be noted in your booking so the operator can confirm the arrangement.