The 2 Wine Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Mount Etna Sunset Trekking with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $81Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight with guides such as Renato or Antonio for a six-hour Etna outing from Catania. Ride rural volcanic tracks, see ancient craters and lava flows, inspect a lava tunnel, and finish with Etna wine and local snacks at sunset.

“Renato was awesome! He is so knowledgeable, kind, caring, & fun. We had an amazing and unforgettable day. It was our favorite day in Sicily thus far. The views were stunning and we had good company”

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2.Vernazza: Panoramic Vineyard Trekking Tour w/ Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 126 reviews · 3 hours · from $77Best value

Meet Luca near Cinque Sensi bar in Vernazza and climb about 30 minutes to Eroico Vineyard. Hear family stories, learn about Cinque Terre wine, taste three wines with local snacks, then walk back. The route is steep, so bring water and proper shoes.

“The tour was fantastic and solo-travel friendly. Luca was the kind of host who makes you feel instantly at home, even as you are huffing your way up the 20-25 min hike to the vineyard—“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.” Think all uphill, plenty of stairs. Consider it cardio before the carbs. Good shoes, water and a hat will make the trek easier, and trust me, the view at the top is worth every step. The vineyard is gorgeous, clearly loved and cared for by generations, and it feels special to be welcomed into that story. The tasting is more than just sipping wine— Luca weaves in family…”

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