The 11 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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3.From Siracusa: Etna Tour – Trek, Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · from $111

Travel from Siracusa to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Hike volcanic trails, visit a lava cave, and finish with Sicilian food, wine, and spirits at a local winery. Guides such as Francesco and Corrado add lively insight into Etna’s geology, eruptions, and local life.

“The trip to Etna was great. We took the funivia up to 2500m and hiked there. Great views and landscape. Highly recommended”

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4.BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Andrea and the BarCa family at their cellar in Volastra, learn how Cinque Terre wines are made, then walk through hillside vineyards for three tastings and a hands-on pesto class with focaccia and sea views. The 90-minute private experience is offered in English.

“Loved this experience! Andrea was great. We had a breathtaking view while making the pesto and enjoying wine. I would 10/10 recommend this experience!”

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5.Etna trekking and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $186

Spend about eight hours exploring Mount Etna with guides such as Dan, Luca, Janet, or Danilo. Walk near extinct craters and a lava-flow cave, with helmets and torches supplied, then enjoy lunch and a four-wine tasting at a mountain winery. Pickup is available from hotels, airports, and ports.

“Dan was a great guide. Allowed us all to enjoy Etna and the winery for extended times. Hiking was for a couple of hours at a pace all 3 couples enjoyed, some a little more in front and others spread out a little. No worries for Dan or any of us. Winery small bites and wine tasting very nice and not hurried. Good balance between the 2 experiences.”

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6.Camino Private Package wine experience PICKUP from CAPE TOWN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $138

You set the pace on this private Cape Winelands day from Cape Town. Guides such as Louis and Martin can shape the route around your interests, with tastings at L’Avenir, Kleinood, Dornier, and Waterford, plus lunch and hotel pickup.

“Our group of four really enjoyed our recent tour with Martin! Not only did we visit some amazing and beautiful wineries, but Martin also shared really interesting ‘behind the scenes’ insight as someone who used to work in the wine business. Read more”

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7.Genoa: Columbus Trail Urban Trekking with Wine & Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Follow a 4-kilometer circular route through Genoa with a small group of up to six, led in English or Italian by local guides such as Gaia or Barbara. See Columbus’s house, Via Garibaldi, Castelletto, and the Old Port, then taste focaccia, pesto, cheeses, cold cuts, and two Ligurian wines.

“It's a pleasure to get Genova shown to you by a local. Barbara is knowledgeable, passionate about her town and loaded with positive energy: a joy to spend your time with. A highly recommended experience.”

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8.Ancona: Urban Trek Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours walking Ancona with local guide Ivonne Raffaeli, from Passetto and cliff-top Cardeto Park to the cathedral and Arch of Trajan. The walk covers 6 km and ends with optional stockfish, roast potatoes, and Marche wines, paid separately.

“Fantastisk tur runt Ancona . Såväl en väldigt fin naturupplevelse och mycket information om Anconas historia och kultur”

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9.Montreux: Snowshoe Trek with Fondue and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $213

Join Oul Adventure for a 3.5-hour snowshoe outing above Montreux. Choose a midday, sunset, or moonlit trek through forests and ridges, with equipment, poles, hot tea, fondue, and local wine included. Guide Oul, also named Raoul in one account, can adjust the walk to your ability.

“Vu que la météo n’était pas parfaite, Raoul nous a donné l’option d’un tour plutôt „sauvage“ dans la forêt. C’était comme dans un compte de fée 🌲✨🧙‍♀️ et il nous a fait la fondue dans une toute petite cabane enneigée au milieu de la forêt. Il était un tour guide génial et extrêmement gentil et on le recommande à toute le monde.”

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10.Wine Hiking Sip & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $137

Start in Florence with private transport to Montespertoli, then hike 7.9 km to a historic castle for a wine tasting before continuing through forest, vineyards, and olive groves. Giuseppe guides the walk, while lunch with Renato adds a warm local touch. Expect hills and moderate physical effort.

“Guiseppe was an amazing guide! He provided lots of interesting information about this area and hiked us safely through the beautiful countryside. Lunch by Renato was magnificent…great conversation and hospitality! We would definitely recommend this tour but you should be quite fit before attempting the hills.”

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11.Standing Indian Mountain Hike plus Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $161

Meet your local, first-aid-trained guide in Clayton for a strenuous 10-plus-2-mile Standing Indian Mountain hike, picnic lunch, and wine tasting at Stonewall Creek Vineyard or 12 Spies Vineyards. Plan for six hours on foot, moderate fitness, and your own transport to the meeting point.

“I ended up cancelling and forfeited my payment. Your advertising should make clear that it is over 2 hours' drive from Atlanta. Either that or you shouldn't associate it as being an Atlanta attraction. It would have cost me $270 each way for transport.”

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