Etna Wine Experience

Experience overview

Between the cities of Messina and Catania lies impressive Mount Etna, an active stratovolcano with an unusual, lunar-like landscape. Rising 3,329 meters into the air, Mount Etna is the highest peak south of the Alps in Italy. Your journey of wine discovery starts with your expert local and knowledgeable guides who will welcome you in Messina and take you up to Randazzo -- a historic town known for its striking medieval architecture, cobbled streets, and picturesque setting amidst the natural beauty of the Etna region. Bring your camera along to document this charming location with its monuments and atmosphere, admiring several well-preserved historical landmarks, including the Norman-style Chiesa di Santa Maria and the Chiesa di San Nicola and the famous "Via degli Archi" a narrow street renowned for its ancient arches dating back to medieval times. Continue to a famous winery nestled in Mount Etna Park. Discover the secrets to making excellent wine the Sicilian way, then relax with a wine tasting accompanied by typical Sicilian appetizers. Etna's soil is rich with volcanic nutrients that are very hospitable for growing and the high elevation vineyards are also an inviting environment for grapes. Grapevines at these high elevations benefit from the ample Mediterranean sun while Mediterranean breezes are warm and conducive to an extended growing season. Significant and considerable variation between day and night temperatures at these high elevations work to the benefit of grapes in that it facilitates growth and coloration and promotes complexity in the flavors. Conclude your tour with the return back to port, at your ship. This popular tour sells out fast. Book now and get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty, magic, and tastes of Sicily and Mount Etna.