Etna Tour And Lunch In A Winery With Wine Tasting

We were blown away with this experience! We were picked up from our Taormina hotel by Martino, who was incredible! Very kind, personable, and knowledgeable. He taught us so much and took the time to get to know us! We made the drive to Etna, and as we ascended, he pulled over multiple times to show us monuments and take photos of us with the amazing scenery (great photographer, by the way)! We spent a little time at Silvestri Craters, then headed down to the town of Zafferana Etnea to go to a local honey farm. The honey was phenomenal and we took home quite a few jars. Made for some awesome gifts! We also got to try a couple of wines, spreads, and olive oils there too. On the way to our winery excursion, Martino stopped at an ancient chestnut tree. It was actually very cool! We talked to a local worker at the park there, who let us get close to the tree. After that, we continued over to Gambino Vini. We had a delicious meal with multiple courses and 5 wines, while looking out at the most stunning view of the vineyards with the Ionian Sea in the distance. The wine was some of the best we’ve had — it’s so interesting how the agriculture by the volcano can affect the taste of the wines. We couldn’t decide on what wine to ship home, but Gambino easily ships on their website at any time. On the way back to Taormina, Martino drove us through his hometown. We talked a lot about cannoli on our ride haha, and he ended up gifting us some incredible cannoli from a local bar / bakery. It was so sweet! To top it all off, before he dropped us at our hotel, he drove us up to Chiesa Madonna della Rocca, which is an unforgettable viewpoint high up in the hilltops of Taormina that we hadn’t made it to on our trip yet. We can’t recommend this tour enough to anyone who wants an intimate day trip filled with knowledge, history, panoramic views, unique tastes of Sicily, and a professional yet personable guide!

The tour was fabulous and our tour guide Martino was spectacular. He was so informative. The tour was so wonderful start to finish.

I can't say enough about this tour. Martino, our tour guide, promptly arrived at our pick up point with water in the van. Driving in Sicily is really the wild west but Martino was continually asking if we were happy with his driving, which we were 100% of the time. He was very knowledgeable about Mt Etna and made several stops to show us special views and point out a buried village. He got us behind the scens at the winery with the owner. Martino was quick to pick up on our interests and pointed out a few details not on the itinerary. This was a great tour with am outstanding tour guide.

It was a wonderful day visiting Mt Etna, the honey store and Gambino winery. Our driver Martino was thoughtful, entertaining and we had a great day.

Riccardo was very knowledgable, professional and personable! Highly recommend

Fantastic tour with the nicest driver Martino. The drive up to etna then the stop at the wine tour were fantastic.

Our driver Martino was a true professional. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and spoke English very well. The visit to Mt. Etna was incredible. We were able to walk around a dormant crater. The wind was surprising so hang on to your hat. Wear sneakers although my Birkenstocks were okay. We made stops at a honey factory and a 4,000 year old chestnut tree. Our last stop was the Gambino Winery. The setting was lovely. The wines were plentiful and the lunch was actually delicious. We didn’t even eat dinner that night because we were so full. Martino drove us back to Taormina and made one more stop at a pasticceria in his hometown. We got two gigantic and scrumptious cannolis which we actually ate instead of dinner. There’s always room for dessert! It was a full day adventure and Martino made it a fantastic one. Grazie mille!

Great day with private guide. Perfect mix of experiences to fill the day. Gambino winery was fabulous. English speaking guide was so punctual and polite.

Our driver was very knowledgeable about the area, and also very accommodating for my grandmother who walks with a cane. He made sure to take routes she would be able to walk or that she could find a place to sit.

We had an unforgettable day exploring Mount Etna and visiting the Gambino Winery. Our guide, Martino, was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about his land, its history, and the unique culture of the Etna region. His enthusiasm made every stop more meaningful, from the volcanic landscapes to the vineyards thriving in Etna’s fertile volcanic soil. The stop at the honey farm was a great experience, arriving just before the tour groups, making us feel like it was a private tour! The winery visit was a highlight, with excellent wines, delicious local food, and fascinating insights into the winemaking traditions of the area. Martino came through again, he took us to a private part of the vineyard that was quiet and very romantic. On our way back, we stopped at the Chestnut of One Hundred Horses, and then proceeded on our way, only to be surprised again by a gift of delicious Italian cookies.! If you’re looking for an authentic Sicilian experience, I highly recommend this tour, and Martino. Thank you, Martino for sharing your passion and making our visit so memorable!

Dress warm as much colder at crater!! You can walk around the lower craters, see a piece of a village that got covered in Lava some 40 years ago. The winery was interesting. Tasted 5 wines paired with food.

Guide was so nice! He really made us feel special! He told us about all the little things you miss in a big bus tour.

Our Etna Tour and Winery Lunch was hands-down one of the highlights of our entire trip to Sicily! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations—but the real star of the day was our guide, Martino. Martino was incredible—knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about Sicily, Mount Etna, and the local culture. He didn’t just guide us…he brought the entire experience to life. Every stop felt thoughtful and personalized, and he made sure we were comfortable, entertained, and learning something new along the way. Exploring Mount Etna was surreal, and Martino’s insights made it even more fascinating. And then the winery…wow. The setting was stunning, the food was delicious, and the wine tasting was perfection. It felt like such an authentic Sicilian experience—relaxed, beautiful, and full of flavor. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—book it. And if you’re lucky enough to get Martino as your guide, you’re in for an amazing day you won’t forget!

Lovely day. The wines and local dishles were amazing. A surprise highlight was finding wild saffron flowers blooming under chestnut trees!

The guide Giuseppe was exceptional and had a great way of conveying the history and geology of the area. The honey farm was interesting. The winery was good but the lunch was mediocre, the service was a little slow. All in all it was a good experience and I would recommend the tour.

Dress in layers for the cooler temperatures at Etna. Throughly enjoyed experience at Gambino Winery. Recommend this excursion.

Martino was an excellent driver and guide. We 2 couples were picked up from our hotel in a very comfortable luxury vehicle. Then we were driven up Mt Etna, stopping occasionally to view lava rock, craters, and evidence of towns that had once existed but had been covered by ash and lava. Then we stopped at a rest stop to use facilities (for pay) and get a snack along with hundreds of others. There was a long slow line to pay an extra €5 fee to see the large craters, which was not included in our trip price. Then we drove to a honey farm, joining hundreds of other people. At the farm were tasting samplings and a gift shop. I noticed most tourists there were using ONE TOOTHPICK for each sample brought to their mouth, which grossed me right out. After this we joined hundreds of other people at the Gambino winery, where we sat in a large room with about 40 tables of other small parties nearby. Think cafeteria. At our price point we certainly didn’t expect to feel herded with others at the stopping points along the way or to need to pay extra to see craters. In hindsight our party thought we could’ve easily driven ourselves up the mountain and could’ve had a more pleasurable experience at a smaller boutique winery for far less than we paid for this tour. We can’t recommend this tour.

What a fantastic tour. Giovanni picked us up on time, and we headed to the south side of Mt Etna. He spoke good English and was very informative. He stopped several times to discuss the volcanic activities and, in particular, the last 3 eruptions and allow us to take photos. Plenty of time at the 2000 meter stop ,also allowing for a walk to the 3000 meters, if we desired. We then headed to a couple of other interesting places/ experiences and then off for wine tasting and lunch.

What a great trip. Giovanni was on time and was a great guide. He spoke quite good English and was very knowledgeable with the facts and best locations for viewing in the area. An experienced driver, and made us feel welcome and safe. Highly recommended

This was a very relaxing, informative and fun experience. Our driver/guide Martino was AMAZING. He went above and beyond to make us feel good. He was incredibly gracious. We saw the majestic mt etna and had an amazing lunch with wonderful Wine at a local winery on the slopes of Mt etna. I HIGHLY recommend this tour. It is well worth the price. Thanks Martino for making this special.

This was an amazing day- Martino was our driver and guide for the day. He was so excited to share his knowledge of the area with us. He was professional, friendly and a great driver. We started by getting picked up on time from our hotel. Then we drove out to Etna park, stopping along the way several times as we climbed higher to see a small village that got covered during one of the more recent eruptions, for several photo opportunities. Martino, should he ever want a career change, was an amazing photographer! We learned about the three types of rocks produced by Etna and then we had some free time to climb inside and around two unique craters (Monti Silvestri was the easier climb) We stopped at a small honey “farm” more of a shop and tasted some interesting flavors that we could purchase and the onto Gambino winery. A wonderful way to end the day. The staff were all lovely and the pictures on Viator don’t really do the winery justice nor the lunch served. The wines were all great, if you liked one they were more than happy to pour you extra. The lunch was all paired perfectly with each wine and you were served 3 courses plus dessert. They also made it easy to ship internationally and fair pricing (I was expecting to spend triple the amount in shipping costs) Again the pictures don’t do this experience justice. Would highly recommend and Martino was amazing!

Our entire experience was lovely. It was my daughter and I who did the tour. Martino was our guide for the day. He was attentive and kind, stopped at the most picturesque spots along the drive and had a great sense of humor. Couldn’t ask for a better day bc of Martino! Thank you! -Joanna & Julia Gabris

Our trip to Mount Etna and the Vineyard was wonderful! Riccardo is very knowledgeable about the Vulcano and he took his time explaining everything. We got to taste four wines at the vineyard and had a nice lunch. I highly recommend this trip.

This was an amazing experience! The weather was cool compared to the hot weather in Catania. Martino was thoughtful and stopped for many photos!

Experience was a 10/10 — our guide Guissepe was so knowledgeable and genuine! It was a beautiful day visiting the craters, honey farm, and winery. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!

We loved the experience. Ricardo was fabulous. He is a local and he knows everything there is to know about the area. We loved the tour of Etna and learning about the volcano. We also really liked the wine tasting. Gambino winery was great. They also served a good lunch.

This was a perfect way to see Mount Etna. Richardo was very knowledgeable and it was just enough time to see what we needed to see. The wine tasting was beautiful and the trip to the honey stop was very interesting.

The tour was very interesting. The guide/driver was very knowledgeable, good at explaining everything we saw and asked about.

What a great time! Phillip was awesome. His English could’ve been a little better but it was still a great time. Etna did not disappoint and the farm stop was special. Just wish I could’ve tipped our guide more. Meeting the owner of the vineyard was great. He talked with us for a while and offered some dessert wine. What a treat.

This was the BEST! And it was because of the gentle soul of our driver, Martino! He was so gracious and kind and we loved how he stopped multiple time along the route to enable us to take pictures. He was such an amazing person and we really enjoyed getting to know him.

Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Provided a scenic tour with detailed educational experience. Highly recommened.

Riccardo was an excellent guide and driver. He made our trip very memorable and provided the right balance of information and freedom to look around. I would definitely recommend to go on this Mt Etna and Wine tasting and pairings at the Gambino winery. The Taxi Catania NCC service even went out of their way to pick us for a small nominal fee.

Richard was great. He provided a lot of insight on the trip. Very friendly. Gambino winery was excellent. Great food and service.

Excellent! Excellent Tour, and what a great winery, Gambino winery is AWESOME. We were a little unfortunate because of the snow, we could not get to the hiking areas of Mount Etna, but it WAS UNBELIEVABLE. We had Ricardo as our guide and HE IS SUPER COOL, VERY KNOWLEDGABLE and speaks good English....I recommend this tour to everyone, we may just come back to Catania for this tour!!

The entire trip was awesome! Martino was very informative and showed us exactly what we were there to see. Highly Recommended.

Martino was very nice and informative. He stopped along the way to Mt. Etna to show us sites. Loved the Gambino Winery tour. Very informative tour of the winery. Very generous with their pours too. People were very friendly.

The term "tour" should be removed from the title - there was no tour. The driver was on time and did a great job getting us to Mt. Etna and the winery. So if you just need a driver this would be perfect (pricey - but good). The winery is a beautiful place/location - just incredible. However, the biggest challenge was that the driver spoke almost no English, which made things a little difficult and he couldn't share any information about what we were seeing as we drove to Mt. Etna or the winery, etc. The description also mentioned that we would be visiting a honey farm and that didn't happen and because the driver spoke almost no English it was difficult to inquire and understand why that stop didn't happen.

We had a wonderful day on this tour. The whole experience was out standing and we can’t recommend this tour highly enough.. We were met exactly on time in an air conditioned Mercedes by Our guide Martino. Martino was a pleasure to spend the day with.. He spoke perfect English and was informative and attentive without being intrusive. The ride to Mount Etna was as interesting as being at Etna itself. There were were plenty stops for photo opportunities and to learn about life near and on Etna. The winery tour and tasting were wonderful.. The wine offerings and lunch were generous and delicious. Fantastic day, thank you so much Martino!

Mt Etna also beautiful vineyards and highlights of Taormina - very much enjoyed the little church all the way up on the hill the view was spectacular. Our driver Martin was excellent! Very professional and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with him he was very kind and complimentary with our very limited Italian.

Everything about our tour was perfect. Martino was a warm and considerate tour guide and driver. He picked us up at our hotel promptly and kept us updated on what to expect throughout. He was very considerate of us as passengers and tourists and it was a pleasure to spend the day with him. Luckily we had a perfect day to see the craters (no rain and no clouds while we were there). We stopped at the honey “farm” before heading to the Gambino Winery for lunch and a wine tasting. As with the tour and driver, the winery was beautiful, food and wine good, and the staff was very helpful and pleasant. An overall wonderful day!

Incredible tour with an ever better driver! We had a private tour to see Mt Etna, honey store, winery and the stunning town of Taormina! Highly recommend!!!

First off, our driver/tour guide Martino was a wonderful host- he was thoughtful, engaged, and personable. We stopped at the honey farm before going to the winery. The winery experience was really lovely as well. The space was beautiful and all the staff were also warm, welcoming, and helpful. The wine tasting was fun and the food yummy. It was an overall wonderful day and everyone we engaged with were truly lovely. Highly recommend this tour - especially Martino!

Riccardo did a phenomenal job driving around Etna and giving us history, showing pictures and maps, and answering questions. He know the area really well and stopped to let us take pictures. Gambino wine tour was great, food and wine pairings spot on. We ordered a case to send home. Highly recommend.

Had a great time! Ricardo was an amazing guide. He really gave great information and gave us plenty of free time.

Ricardo, with Taxi Catania, was an amazing tour guide for our day visiting Etna, the honey factory and winery. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. It’s clear that he loves his country, and wanted us to know all of the things he finds amazing. Thank you!

What a perfect day! The tour of Etna and Gambino winery was wonderful. Martino was so informative, knowledgeable, engaging and showed us the best time. Highly recommend this excursion. The best part was our amazing driver/guide.

Our group has booked several excursions on our most recent cruise to the med. While the tour itself was fantastic and Richard was great, we were very taken aback by an additional $15 a person charge that was apparently in fine print but doesn't show up on the ticket when you download it to Apple wallet. Thankfully our group had extra money with us, otherwise we wouldn’t have been allowed to complete the tour or the driver was going to leave us at Taormina, and we would have had to find our way back to the ship.

We had the most fantastic trip to the Gambino winery for a wine tasting and lunch! Gorgeous views, amazing food and wine. Nino was our host at the winery and Martino was our driver from the cruise. Both were knowlegeable, accommodating and a pleasure to meet !

Went with my wife on this tour and our driver Martino was excellent. Explained everything and went out of his way to show us everything. Lunch and wine tasting was excellent. Highly recommend this tour. Rob & Dora