Full-Day Mount Etna Hiking Day Trip with Sicilian Wine…

Walking Tour

8 hrs

Sicily

Explore the beauty of Sicily's Mount Etna on a full-day tour with Context. With your expert guide, we will discover the geographic history of Europe's largest active volcano and how it continues to shape the landscape and communities surrounding this imposing wonder. Afterward, we will visit a local winery to taste some of Mount Etna’s famous wines that derive their structure from the environment’s volcanic soil. Your guide will be an agronomist expert or a nature specialist.

Sites Visited

Mount Etna
Local Etna winery

Included

8 hours with a local expert on Etna
Private car to and from Mount Etna
Wine Tastings + light lunch

Add-ons

Optional picnic basket

Itinerary Detail

Beginning at your accommodation (in Catania or Taormina), your expert will pick you up before heading towards the smoldering Mount Etna, which dominates the entire northeastern region of Sicily. With your guide, you will embark on a magnificent walk on the edge of craters in order to understand the geological structure of the volcano and its eruption lifecycle. To understand this in more depth, equipped with lights, we will descend into a lava cave to explore the mountain's formation and historical activity. Returning to your 4X4, we then traverse an ancient lava flow in order to reach one of the most breathtaking views Mt Etna provides: the Valle del Bove.

After taking in the breathtaking scenery, you and your guide will continue to a well-regarded local winery for an introduction to Etna wines and a much-needed gastronomic break. We'll take some time to discuss Etna wine production while tasting its finest bounty. At the end of our tour, we will be dropped off at our accommodation.

For those interested in a shorter Etna experience, try our Half Day Etna tour.

FAQ

What is a private tour?

Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in your party. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits your trip) and more personalized time with your guide.

Where do we meet? Where does it end?

We meet at your accommodation. Your route may differ according to your guide. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map.

Is lunch included in this tour?
A light lunch is provided at the winery along with the wine tasting. For an additional fee, a picnic lunch can be provided if your group wishes to have a more substantial mid-day meal. Please select the picnic basket when you put this tour into your cart at checkout.

What if it’s raining?

If the weather forecast is such that the hike can't take place in reasonable conditions, we will try to reschedule it.

From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.

Mount Etna
Active volcano in Catania with frequent eruptions, lava flows, and volcanic landscapes.
Local Winery

Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.

Included

English-speaking expert guide
Tours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
Intentionally sized groups
A smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
Tickets and entrance fees
All entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
Headsets
Headsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.

Not Included

Food and drink

Unless booking a Food & Drink tour or tasting experience, refreshments are not included.
Transportation to and from the meeting point

Unless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Gratuities

Tips aren’t included, but we encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
Hotel pickup or drop-off

Unless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.

Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.

Dos:

Wear comfortable footwear
Check the weather and dress appropriately
Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
Feel free to ask your Expert anything

Don'ts:

Bring firearms or weapons
Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments

Any questions? You can always contact us.

12 Reviews

The Full-Day Mount Etna Hike was a totally awesome experience. The views were amazing. Roberto was an excellent guide, very volcano-savvy and very enthusiastic. He showed up right on time and provided lots of background information on volcanos in general and Etna specifically. After a hike along the rim of several small craters, we returned to the car and descended to the Barone Di Villagrande Cynthia. A beautiful location overlooking the fields and towns along the eastern coast of Sicily. The wine tasting and food pairing is not to be missed! The wines are light, minerally, and very flavorful and the the chef’s creations are well matched to the wines. An informative and thoroughly enjoyable day.

Kathleen Jul 2, 2026

Roberto is a wonderful guide and even better person. He’s patient, knowledgeable, kind, and fun: you won’t go wrong if you visit Etna with him.

Pablo Jun 5, 2026

This was my family's favorite excursion from our 10 day trip to Italy. Alessio was hysterical, very knowledgeable, Irene and Mateo were warm and welcoming, food was delicious especially the oil, wine was amazing.

Erin Nov 15, 2023

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