Italy · Wine & Beer

Wine Tasting Tour from Taormina

6 Hours Round trip from IT Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive along Sicily’s eastern coast and Mount Etna slopes
  • 02 Wine tasting at a renowned family-owned Etna winery
  • 03 Sample four wines paired with typical Sicilian bites
  • 04 Learn about regional wine production from a local wine expert
  • 05 Visit the traditional villages of Piedimonte Etneo and Linguaglossa
  • 06 See the Dome of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Linguaglossa

Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the wine country on the slopes of Mount Etna, with scenic drives along Sicily’s eastern coast and through traditional villages such as Piedimonte Etneo and Linguaglossa. This experience combines beautiful volcanic landscapes with local culture and regional flavours.

At a renowned family-owned winery, enjoy an informative tasting led by a local wine expert and learn more about wine production on Etna’s slopes. Sample four wines accompanied by typical Sicilian bites, then continue to Linguaglossa to admire the Dome of Santa Maria delle Grazie before returning to the Taormina area in the late afternoon.

Arrive at the renowned Gambino winery where you can enjoy an informative tasting session, led by a local wine expert, and learn how the soil of this high-elevation region contributes to the flavors and aromas of Gambino wine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Messina, Mount Etna, Taormina
Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Itinerary

After a pickup from select hotels in Taormina or in Messina province, relax on your scenic coach journey along Sicily’s eastern coast, past varied landscapes, gardens and traditional villages including Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Then, head inland toward the cities of Piedimonte Etneo and Linguaglossa. Rising in elevation, enjoy views of Mt Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site that dominates the Sicilian landscape. 

Arrive at the renowned Gambino winery where you can enjoy an informative tasting session, led by a local wine expert, and learn how the soil of this high-elevation region contributes to the flavors and aromas of Gambino wine. Enjoy a panoramic view of the vineyard as you sample red and white wine paired with typical Sicilian bites, such as cheese and olives. 

After your wine tasting, continue driving up to the ancient village of Linguaglossa, a typical village on he slopes of mount Etna. The visit will start by admiring the Dome of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with its beautiful façade decorated with lava stone. Return to your Taormina hotel in the late afternoo.

PICK UP - TAORMINA AREA

  • 13:50 Kiosk Bar ( Eli Hotel)
  • 14.00 Hotel Baia Taormina  
  • 14.00 Hotel Capo dei Greci  
  • 14.06 Marble Shop ( SS114 Letojanni)
  • 14.08 Train Level crossing ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 14.10 Hotel Delle Palme ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 14.12 Gallodoro – after the tunnel ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 14.15 Hotel Antares ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 14.17 Hotel Caparena ( SS114 National road Mazzeo) 
  • 14.18 Hotel Bay Palace ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 14.20 Cable car ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 14.22 Hotel La Plage ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 14.30 Taormina (Bus Terminal)  
  • 14.32 Byzantine Tombs  
  • 14.37 Hotel Capotaormina ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 14.41 Hotel Corallo ( SS114 National road Giardini Naxos)  
  • 14.45 San Giovanni Church ( SS114 National road Giardini Naxos) 
  • 14.49 Hotel Caesar Palace ( outside the main gate) 
  • 14.55 Recanati bus terminal ( Via Dionisio , 12 ) 
  • 14.57 Hotel Orpheus ( Giardini Naxos)  
  • 15.00 Hotel Sporting Baia ( Giardini Naxos )  

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from IT 3 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

pickup and drop-off from designated point
Professional guide
Wine tastings with snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Opening hours are:
    09:00 - 19:30 Monday to Friday
    09:00 - 13:00 Saturday to Saturday
    15:00 - 19:30 Saturday to Saturday

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
IT
Tour start
IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in IT.

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