About this tour
A private five-hour tour ascending Mount Etna to 2,000 metres, exploring the Silvestri Craters amid ancient lava fields with views toward the Ionian Sea. You'll visit a top-tier winery for a four-wine DOC tasting paired with cured meats, cheeses, jams and a hot course, all served in the cellar. Your own English-speaking driver handles transport in a premium vehicle and tailors the route to your interests.
Highlights
- Silvestri Craters at 2,000m elevation with Ionian Sea panoramas
- Four Etna DOC wines in a historic cellar setting
- Cured meats, cheeses, homemade jams and hot pasta or meat course
- Private vehicle with knowledgeable Sicilian chauffeur throughout
- Fully customisable timing and stops to suit your pace
- One of Sicily's top five Etna wineries
What to expect
You'll be collected and driven to high elevation, where the volcanic landscape dominates—black lava fields, ancient craters, and on clear days, the sea far below. Allow time to walk and absorb the views. The winery visit involves touring the historic buildings and vineyard terraces before descending to the cellar for your tasting. Each wine arrives with a course: cured meats, artisan cheeses, preserves, breads and focaccia, then a warm first course of local tradition. The pace is unhurried; your driver can adjust timings and add stops as you wish.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and layers—the crater sits 2,000m up and weather changes quickly. Bring sunscreen. Minimum two participants required; single travellers pay a surcharge. Children in prams welcome. Photos and video may be taken during the visit unless you opt out beforehand.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.