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Volcanic Vino & Mount Etna Visit

  • Catania
From 190
Visit Mount Etna, then head to a family-owned estate known to produce the best wines in Sicily.
Begin your day on a scenic drive, passing sloping villages to the indomitable Mount Etna. You'll ascend its famed crater — in an AC'd vehicle — and marvel at the stunning coastal views along a footpath. After, you'll be transported inland over rich, volcanic vineyards to the Murgo Estate winery, owned by Scammacca del Murgo family. After wandering the grounds, get ready to snack like a true Sicilian — where unique house blends meet local favorites in delicious harmony.

Energy Level

Duration

6.5 hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • View the stunning volcanic landscapes and the Gulf of Catania while walking along Mount Etna’s slopes

  • Arrive at Crateri Silvestri — 6500ft/2000m above sea level — and take a 30-min walk around the footpath

  • Visit the Murgo Estate winery owned by Scammacca del Murgo family

  • Tour the estate, receive an orientation of the wine production cycle, and snack like a true Sicilian paired with some fine house blends

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Approximately 1.5-hour drive to Mount Etna

  • Sailors should expect long periods of walking

  • Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Light bites and wine are included

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