Description
- Private round-trip transportation from your Messina Cruise pier!
- Private English-speaking driver!
- Scenic drive through the Etna wine country!
- Visit to the Silvestri Craters on Mount Etna!
- Visit a renowned winery and have a wine tasting session!
- Sampling of typical Sicilian dishes!
Upon arrival at the harbor, you’ll be greeted by your friendly English-speaking driver escort who will accompany you on an unforgettable journey to the Silvestri Craters, your starting point for exploring majestic Mount Etna.
Travel along scenic, winding roads through the heart of Etna’s renowned wine country, where the volcanic soil nurtures rich landscapes dotted with almond groves, olive trees, citrus orchards, and rolling vineyards. As you ascend to approximately 1,923 meters (about 6,300 feet), enjoy sweeping views over eastern Sicily’s fertile lowlands.
At this altitude, the road-accessible area around the Silvestri Craters features several souvenir shops and inviting cafés, offering a perfect pause to take in the stark beauty of the volcanic terrain. This is also where you'll find the cable car station. For those who wish to venture even higher up Mount Etna, an optional cable car ride is available at an additional cost of approximately €52.00 per person. The ride takes you deeper into the moonlike, black volcanic landscape, a dramatic and unforgettable contrast to the lush greenery below.
After your exploration of Etna, continue your adventure with a visit to a celebrated local winery. Enjoy a guided tour of the estate and gain insight into the region’s time-honored winemaking traditions. Savor a tasting of locally produced wines, thoughtfully paired with authentic Sicilian dishes that showcase the island’s bold and vibrant culinary heritage.
For groups larger than 15, please contact us to get a quote.
Where we meet
For this Messina Private Full Day to Mount Etna and Wine Tasting Excursion, you
will meet your local driver/guide outside your Messina cruise port. All
necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion
Ticket.
Cancellation
For the Messina Private Full Day to Mount Etna and Wine Tasting Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
