Taormina Day Trip + Winery Tour

Enjoy a day immersed in the Wine region around Etna, the stunning volcanic area of Sicily. You'll admire the tallest volcano in Europe, explore the picturesque town of Taormina, and try wine at a local winery.

Taormina Day Trip + Winery Tour

The tour will depart from the Messina port, traveling to Taormina, a historic town located about an hour's drive away on the east coast of Sicily.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, we will embark on a guided tour of Taormina, learning about its history while viewing ancient churches and monuments. We will stroll down the town's main street, Corso Umberto, and through Piazza IX Aprile, among other sites.

After exploring Taormina, we will proceed to Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, standing at 3,300 meters. We will learn how the local climate and soil are ideal for wine cultivation. This will include a visit to a local winery.

We will tour the winery and learn about wine production, followed by a wine tasting session featuring red, white, and rosé wines. This tasting will be accompanied by local delicacies, including salami, olives, local cheeses, and Sicilian-style pasta.

At the end of the day, we will return to Messina.

Cruises

This excursion is available for cruise passengers. When reserving, please indicate the name of your boat. We will meet you in the disembarkation area half an hour after the cruise ship's scheduled docking time.

Minimum Participants

Between the 17th of November and the 31st of March, the tour will take place only with a minimum of 8 participants. If this condition is not met, alternative options will be offered.