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Private tour of Etna + Lunch in Pistachio Farm
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Tour Highlights
Full Description
Your friendly private knowledgeable guide will pick you up at your port or hotel in Messina and by comfortable car he will chauffeur you to Etna along the Ionian coastline and small authentic mountain villages. You will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of fertile volcano land, and reach 2000mt. Here you can visit craters, admire unforgettable panoramas, visit souvenir shops, and trattorias. tna Pistachio Farm Visit
Tastings includes:
Dish with prosciutto cotto, pistacchio e mozzarella;
Pasta al pesto di pistachio
Ice cream al pistachio
acqua e vino
A walk amongst the pistachio trees
An explanation as to how pistachio trees are grown and pruned and picked
Tour Photos
What's Included
Included
- Private driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Guided tour of Etna
- Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car
- Lunch in Pistachio farm in Etna area
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off in Taormina area or Messina area or Catania area
- Round-trip transportation by private comfortable car
Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Itinerary
Your personal tour leader will pick you up at your accommodation/port in Messina, and you will start your wonderful private travel to the highest active volcano in Europe. Driving by comfortable, air-conditioned car through the small authentic mountain villages, you will admire unforgettable picturesque views of Sicilian countryside full of oranges and lemon plantations, olives and almond trees, houses and churches built of lava stone. Enjoying amazing sea view and lava fields, you will arrive to a charming mountain town Zafferana Etnea, where you will visit local honey farm and taste the produce of the fertile volcano land - honey, olive oils, olives, wines and liquors. Then you will continue to drive up the volcano and reach the plateau Rifugio Sapienza at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Here you can feel the exceptional atmosphere of Etna volcano, admire the lunar landscapes, see the famous Silvestri craters, visit small shops where you can buy souvenirs made of lava. Optionally, you can ascent with cable car and jeep with the authorized Alpine Guide until 3000mt for additional fee (65 Euro).
Optionally: After this atmospheric journey, the guide will chauffer you in relax to one of the best wineries at the foot of Etna. The owner of the winery will welcome you with a glass of cool white grillo, and you will have a tour of the estate, see how the grape is growing, and visit the cellars, while the owner explains you all about the wine making process and the history of this family run winery. Then you will sit on a beautiful terrace with an amazing panoramic view of the Mediterranean, and have traditional delicious lunch of locally produced cheeses, salami, prosciuttto, home-made sausages, cous-cous, mushrooms, vegetables, fresh bread, olives and home-made olive oil. A professional sommelier will offer you 5 glasses of Sicilian Etna DOC red and white wines. After the tour, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation or port in Messina.
Duration: 360 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 5 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Private driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Guided tour of Etna
- Private tour only for your party by comfortable air-conditioned car
- Lunch in Pistachio farm in Etna area
...and more
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.