--- title: Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - From Taormina lang: en type: tour city: Catania country: Italy price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 483 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Hike, lunch and Alcantara rank_in_category: 16 of 35 (Etna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/catania/tours/etna-wine-and-alcantara-tour-from-taormina/ --- # Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - From Taormina **Guidekin's take:** A full day from Taormina stacking an Etna hike and a lava cave with a Sicilian lunch and wine pairing, then the Alcantara Gorges from a viewpoint, with boots, helmets, torches and hotel pickup in the price. Moderate fitness is needed, boot sizes and dietary needs go in at booking, and it runs in two languages. 4.87 from 483 reviews at €115 per person. ## Overview During the friendly and engaging full day excursions on Mount Etna you will be led to the discovery of all colours and fascinating histories of our volcano. Hike on the Etna, see a lava cave, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch and wine tasting and visit the beautiful Alcantara Gorges from a panoramic point of view. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch with Wine Pairing - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: ages 3 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person for the Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - From Taormina option; other options up to €220 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 483 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Etna People s.n.c. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Etna, Wine and Alcantara Tour - From Taormina | €115 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian, English | Pickup included | | Private Tour | €220 / person | Italian, English | Private Tour Pickup included | ## What's included - Pickup and drop-off at the hotel or at meeting point in the close vicinity - Expert Naturalistic Guide - Equipment (Hiking boots, helmets, torches) - Insurance - Lunch with Wine Pairing ## Not included - Souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Porta Catania di Taormina** (pass by, no stop) - Tour starting point (pickups by accommodation or in agreed meeting points in Taormina available) 2. **Monti Sartorius** (1h 30m) - Area of the trekking part. 3. **Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara** (40m; admission included) - Afternoon visit to the Alcantara Gorges. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 1 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available, please specify any dietary requirements in the booking request - Please let us know your shoe sizes if you require hiking boots - Tours in other languages (French and Spanish) can only be arranged upon request, if received with adequate notice. - We suggest dressing according to the season (consider that the temperature on Etna is usually lower) - The trip is not recommended for participants suffering form heart diseases or other serious medical conditions - Customers will be contacted the day before the tour to confirm the pickup details (hotel if possibile, or in a meeting point nearby). - We do not recommend participation for pregnant women after the 4th month. Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Etna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 35** | €115 | 9h | 4.87 (483) | shared | | [Etna Tour - HalfDay Small Group & licensed Tour Guide](/italy/catania/tours/etna-tour-halfday-small-group-licensed-tour-guide/?format=md) | €75 | 6h | 4.99 (219) | shared | | [Tour Etna and Wine Tasting](/italy/catania/tours/tour-etna-and-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €145 | 8h | 4.92 (418) | shared | | [Etna Morning tour with lunch included (departure from Catania)](/italy/catania/tours/etna-morning-tour-with-lunch-included-departure-from-catania/?format=md) | €82 | 6h | 4.92 (353) | shared | Ranked #16 of 35 in Etna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €56 to €329, median €99; typical length 6h. 6 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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