Experience the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna on a 7-hour wine tour from Giardini Naxos. Discover Messina guides you through local vineyards, cellar tastings, and a Sicilian lunch—connecting nature and flavor in Sicily.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires moderate walking on uneven terrain.
Wildlife
History
Mt. Etna has shaped local culture and agriculture for millennia, hosting vineyards whose roots trace back to ancient Greek settlers.
Conservation
Wineries here promote sustainable practices that protect soil health and biodiversity on the fragile volcanic terrain.
Discover Messina
Experience the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna on a 7-hour wine tour from Giardini Naxos. Discover Messina guides you through local vineyards, cellar tastings, and a Sicilian lunch—connecting nature and flavor in Sicily.
Discover Messina is a Taormina-based tour operator offering guided experiences across Taormina, Messina, Mount Etna and nearby towns.
The operator provides a diverse portfolio of day trips, shore excursions, private tours and specialist experiences departing from regional hubs including Catania, Messina, Giardini Naxos and Taormina.
Offerings include Mount Etna wine tours and off-road adventures, hands-on pizza and pasta cooking classes, guided visits to the Greek‑Roman theatre in Taormina, cultural walking tours of Messina’s historic centre, street food tastings, boat trips to Isola Bella, snorkeling in marine reserves and themed excursions such as Godfather and film-location tours.
Many trips are led by specialist guides — for example, volcanological guides on Etna off‑road tours and food experts for street food experiences — ensuring informative commentary and attention to safety.
Discover Messina’s catalogue lists fifty distinct tours and experiences, ranging from short three‑hour city walks to seven‑hour wine, cooking and full-day excursions.
Itineraries commonly include tastings, lunches or boat rides depending on the trip, and meeting points are typically at ports or central city locations.
This range of local, specialist-led tours makes Discover Messina a practical choice for travelers seeking authentic Sicilian wine, food, history and outdoor experiences in eastern Sicily.
Location
Taormina, Sicily
Operates across Taormina, Messina and Etna
Etna Tours
Mount Etna
Wine, hiking and off-road experiences
Tours Offered
50 tours
Day trips, classes, boat trips and more
Specialist Guides
Volcanologists & food experts
Guides for Etna and food tours
Check availability for wine tours, cooking classes, private walks and boat trips — secure a preferred date and itinerary.
Bring comfortable walking shoes
The terrain around Etna’s vineyards includes uneven volcanic rock and gentle slopes—good footwear is a must.
Stay hydrated
Sicilian sun and daytime temperatures can rise quickly, so carry water especially during summer months.
Reserve in advance
Tours fill up quickly during peak season, so book ahead to secure your spot on this popular wine experience.
Inform about dietary restrictions
If you have allergies or dietary preferences, notify Discover Messina beforehand to tailor the lunch menu.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and grip are needed for vineyard trails and uneven volcanic ground.
Sun protection
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses help protect you during long outdoor tastings.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated through warm weather and active walking.
Light jacket
Mountain weather can shift quickly; layers keep you comfortable.
spring|fall|winter