Mt Etna trek and wine tasting from Taormina: private or shared

Walk inside old craters and lava caves on a working volcano, then drink its wines

A Mt Etna trek and wine tour departing from Taormina combines trekking on Europe's highest active volcano with a visit to a local winery and cellar on the slopes. A multilingual guide leads the route through old craters and lava flow caves, and the day includes round-trip shuttle transport from Taormina, trekking shoes on request, and wine sampling. You choose between a private group or a shared departure in your preferred language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mt Etna tour and wine tasting

• Depart from Taormina
• Trek on Mt Etna volcano

The Experience

The tour leaves Taormina and climbs to the highest active volcano in Europe. A guide leads you through old craters and into lava flow caves, showing the geology and the scale of the mountain in a way no photo conveys. The trek itself is the main event—you are walking on volcanic ground, not watching it from a distance. Trekking shoes are available on request if you ask the day before; the shuttle handles the transport up and down, so the walk stays focused on the terrain itself.

After the trek, the route moves to a winery on the slopes. You visit the wine cellar and taste the wines made from grapes grown in Etna's volcanic soil. The guide is multilingual—English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language—so the commentary on both the volcano and the wines comes in your language. The whole day runs about seven hours from pickup to return.

You can book a private group tour or join a shared departure. Shared tours run in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian, so you pick the language that works for you. If you want to add other activities on Etna—a cable car ride, a quad bike, or an alternative to trekking—those are available as optional extras at checkout. Infants and small children can come along; specialized seats and carriers are available on request.

What’s included

• Round-trip shuttle transport from Taormina.
• trekking shoes on request (ask by the day before).
• equipment for visiting the lava caves.
• wine sampling and cellar visit.
• multilingual guide throughout the day.
• specialized infant seats and carriers on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by EtnaTribe

Is this one for you?Book the private group option if you want the route and timing to fit your schedule and your pace; choose a shared departure if you prefer to join other travelers and want a set language for the guide's commentary.

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Top questions

What exactly do you trek on Mt Etna?

The trek takes you through old craters and lava flow caves on the slopes of Europe's highest active volcano. You walk on volcanic ground and see the geology of the mountain directly, guided by someone who knows the terrain and can explain what you are standing in.

How long is the trekking part of the day?

The whole tour runs about seven hours from Taormina and back, which includes the shuttle ride up the mountain, the trek through the craters and caves, the winery visit and wine tasting, and the return journey. The trekking itself is the centerpiece; the shuttle and the winery bookend it.

Is the wine tasting included, or do I pay extra?

Wine sampling and a visit to the wine cellar are included in the tour price. You taste wines made from grapes grown on Etna's volcanic slopes, and the guide explains the connection between the soil and the flavor.

Can I book this as a private group, or is it shared only?

You can choose either a private group tour or a shared departure. Shared tours run in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian—pick the language you want. Private groups go on your schedule.

Do I need to bring my own trekking shoes?

Trekking shoes are available on request if you ask by the day before the tour. If you request them later, availability is not guaranteed. You can also bring your own.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is multilingual and leads tours in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Shared tours are organized by language, so you join the departure that matches yours.