Wine Tasting Tour from Taormina
About This Tour
Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the wine country on the slopes of Mount Etna, with scenic drives along Sicily’s eastern coast and through traditional villa...
Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Messina, Mount Etna, Taormina · Languages: English, French, Italian
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; Not wheelchair accessible; Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Opening hours are:09:00 - 19:30 Monday to Friday09:00 - 13:00 Saturday to Saturday15:00 - 19:30 Saturday to Saturday
About Messina
Messina
Discover one of Sicily’s more modern towns on the edge of the beautiful Strait of Messina with help from a local guide, who can showcase the top seafood, hidden piazzas and plenty more.
Itinerary
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Itinerary
After a pickup from select hotels in Taormina or in Messina province, relax on your scenic coach journey along Sicily’s eastern coast, past varied landscapes, gardens and traditional villages including Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Then, head inland toward the cities of Piedimonte Etneo and Linguaglossa. Rising in elevation, enjoy views of Mt Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site that dominates the Sicilian landscape. Arrive at the renowned Gambino winery where you can enjoy an informative tasting session, led by a local wine expert, and learn how the soil of this high-elevation region contributes to the flavors and aromas of Gambino wine. Enjoy a panoramic view of the vineyard as you sample red and white wine paired with typical Sicilian bites, such as cheese and olives. After your wine tasting, continue driving up to the ancient village of Linguaglossa, a typical village on he slopes of mount Etna. The visit will start by admiring the Dome of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with its beautiful façade decorated with lava stone. Return to your Taormina hotel in the late afternoo. PICK UP - TAORMINA AREA 13:50 Kiosk Bar ( Eli Hotel) 14.00 Hotel Baia Taormina 14.00 Hotel Capo dei Greci 14.06 Marble Shop ( SS114 Letojanni) 14.08 Train Level crossing ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 14.10 Hotel Delle Palme ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 14.12 Gallodoro – after the tunnel ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 14.15 Hotel Antares ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 14.17 Hotel Caparena ( SS114 National road Mazzeo) 14.18 Hotel Bay Palace ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 14.20 Cable car ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 14.22 Hotel La Plage ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 14.30 Taormina (Bus Terminal) 14.32 Byzantine Tombs 14.37 Hotel Capotaormina ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 14.41 Hotel Corallo ( SS114 National road Giardini Naxos) 14.45 San Giovanni Church ( SS114 National road Giardini Naxos) 14.49 Hotel Caesar Palace ( outside the main gate) 14.55 Recanati bus terminal ( Via Dionisio , 12 ) 14.57 Hotel Orpheus ( Giardini Naxos) 15.00 Hotel Sporting Baia ( Giardini Naxos )
Meeting Point
Meeting point: IT · Tour start: IT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
