Etna Wine Tour for Cruise Passengers: vineyards, tasting and a typical Sicilian lunch
If your ship docks in Messina, you have the chance to experience something rare: a private tour among the thousand-year-old vineyards of Mount Etna, with a tasting of Etna DOC wines and a lunch featuring Sicilian specialities on the slopes of the highest active volcano in Europe.
No crowded buses or uncertain timings: it will be just you, your group and a private guide accompanying you along lava trails, hand-picked wineries and authentic flavours. We depart from and return directly to the port, with a schedule built around your ship — so you can enjoy every moment worry-free.
An experience that combines nature, food and wine, and Sicilian culture: perfect for those who want to take home more than just a memory.
Tour type and availability
- Private full-day tour
Duration and time of day
- Approx. 7–8 hours
Languages spoken
- Italian
- English
- Spanish (on request)
What to bring
We recommend layered clothing with a windproof jacket, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a cap
Tour Programme
What Awaits You?
On a Mediterranean cruise with a few hours ashore in Messina? Use them to climb Mount Etna, walk among Sicily’s oldest vineyards and discover why Etna DOC wines are winning over palates all over the world.
Etna is not only the highest active volcano in Europe: it is a territory with a winemaking history unlike anywhere else. Its lava soils, Mediterranean climate and the influence of the sea create the ideal conditions for intense, unmistakable wines.
The first part of the tour is dedicated to exploration: accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll reach a mountain chalet, visit the 2002 lava flow and walk to the 1865 lateral craters along an easy, scenic trail. The most spectacular moment? Observing up close the traces of the last major eruption, in a lunar landscape of rare beauty.
The second part is all about taste: at a selected winery at the foot of Etna, expert sommeliers guide you through the finest Etna DOC wines, paired with typical Sicilian products for an authentic and relaxing lunch.
The tour is available all year round, is conducted in Italian and English, and is ideal for anyone wanting a different experience during their cruise stopover, combining nature, culture and the pleasures of the table.
Prices Private Tour
The tour price is fixed, transparent and inclusive of transport, guide and technical equipment. It does not include the tasting and lunch (€45 per person, payable on site).
For groups of 1 to 3 people, the cost is €499; for 4 to 6 people, it is €599; and for 7 to 8 people, it is €699. The larger the group, the less you pay per person.
Perfect for couples, families and groups of friends who want to enjoy an authentic food-and-wine experience on Etna, without giving up the quality of a local, certified private guide.
A 30% deposit is required to book the tour. The balance can be paid on the day of the experience. If the tour is cancelled, you’ll receive a full refund of your deposit.
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For reservations and information
Taormina, (ME)
Via Fratelli Ingegnere
Vittorio: +39 3475054544
Sabrina: +39 3482759321
info@mrexcursions.it
Monday – Saturday
9.00 – 12.00
16.00 – 20.00
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. All our cruise tours are organised around the ship’s docking and departure times. The itinerary is tailor-made to guarantee your return to the port with a comfortable safety margin.
Yes. The tour includes pick-up and drop-off directly at the port of Messina, at a meeting point easily reached from the cruise terminal.
Absolutely. The Etna excursion is an extraordinary experience in itself, independent of the tasting. Those who prefer not to drink wine can still take part and enjoy the lunch with typical Sicilian products, in a setting of great beauty.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly. The walk on Etna is easy and accessible to everyone. We recommend contacting us beforehand to let us know your needs so we can review the most suitable itinerary together.
We recommend layered clothing with a windproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Even in the warm seasons, Etna’s slopes can be cool and windy.
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the tour may be rescheduled or cancelled by the agency if it deems it appropriate.
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For reservations and information
ADDRESS
Taormina, (ME)
Via Fratelli Ingegnere
WHATSAPP AND EMAIL
Vittorio: +39 3475054544
Sabrina: +39 3482759321
info@mrexcursions.it
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Saturday
9.00 – 12.00
16.00 – 20.00