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Visit Etna and taste its wine
There are many wineries on the volcano with a great variety of qualities, prices and ways to taste Etna wine.
The food and wine experience offered is a high-end service, available only in private formula, in a winery renowned for the quality of its wines, the professionalism of the tasting and the quality of the food.
- Tasting of Etna wines, in one of the best vineyards of Etna.
- Traditional Sicilian lunch in the vineyard. Visit the vineyards and the cellar.
- Excursion to Etna by cable car + Unimog 4x4.
- Helicopter flight on Etna to see the summit craters from above.
Sicilian wine tasting and lunch in the cellar
The Etna and Wine tour is a real journey within a journey. A journey through flavors, perfumes, nature and history. During this excursion on Etna you will discover the summit area with its lunar landscape and the best Sicilian wines. You will taste the aromas and flavors of our traditional cuisine. The best way to appreciate the richness of this island is to sit down at the table. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the aromas and flavors of its wines and culinary specialties. Sicily is a region particularly rich in land and sea products.
This makes its cuisine very varied and diversified. The essence of its culinary heritage is the fruit of the peoples who have left a trace of their passage. The main objective of this experience is the visit of Etna, the Benanti winery in Viagrande (Etna South) or Cottanera (Etna North), the tasting of the wines of the volcano and the typical Sicilian lunch.
Etna wine, an eruption of flavors
Etna is covered with vineyards where a unique wine is produced, with decisive notes. This wine partly owes its taste to the volcano, because here the vine takes root directly in the lava. The volcanic soil of the region has created favorable conditions for the appearance of a variety of grapes with specific organoleptic properties.
The Etna and Wine visit is a gastronomic walk consisting of a tour to discover the volcano and its typical products. You will see beautiful places, such as the Valle del Bove (the scene of recent eruptions) and partly hot craters. The Etna and Wine tour is available all year round.
Etna Volcano Wine Road in Sicily
This visit takes place on the wine road of the Etna volcano in Sicily, to get to know the winemakers, the best tables and taste Italian wines. We invite you to taste the wines of the volcano, with a visit to its territory, accompanied by our French-speaking guide. The rich volcanic soil is ideal for Sicilian wine and wine production. With the local climate, warm and sunny, the vineyards are located in a natural context conducive to the production of exceptional wines, with a pungent flavour.
For the white wine the autochthonous vines are Caricante and Cataratto, the red wine is made with Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, they are all endemic vines. Another interesting grape cultivated in Sicily is Nero d'Avola. In the south of Sicily you must taste Le Cerasuolo di Vittoria, it is a Sicilian wine that takes its name from the city of Vittoria. In Sicily, in addition to the typical native Sicilian vines, there are also Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the island of Pantelleria a sweet wine is produced, the Passito di Pantelleria, the vine is Zibibbo (also called Moscato d'Alessandria). Contact us for more information, we will be happy to meet you. Our team is at your disposal and accompanies you to make your stay an unforgettable experience.
The Benanti winery was born in 1988 in Castiglione di Sicilia
On the northern slope of Etna, under the name of "Tenuta di Castiglione", thanks to the vision and passion of Giuseppe Benanti. In 1988 Giuseppe Benanti took over the management of vineyards perfectly suited to the production of excellent wines on the north and east slopes of the Etna volcano, taking over the family business that began at the end of the 1800s in Viagrande, on the south-east slope of the volcano.
In the 19th-century Benanti cellar, at the foot of Monte Serra in Viagrande, we welcome wine enthusiasts and professionals every day. Benanti's mission is to give our customers the opportunity to become ambassadors of Etna wines, offering them a tailor-made experience that, through wine, tells about our wine region and its centuries-old tradition. To do this, we accompany our guests through history, climbing the side of the crater of Monte Serra, an ancient eruptive cone of Etna planted with vines, and touching its centuries-old Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio vines.
We continue the experience by visiting the historic cellar, now transformed into a photo gallery which houses our collection of oil paintings on canvas and the Bottaia, where our red wines mature, to then dive into an in-depth tasting of our labels, accompanied by a selection of flavors from our region. To welcome you our sommeliers, young Etna people trained at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, the Italian Sommelier Foundation or the Italian Sommelier Association. Visitors who wish to can buy Benanti wines on site and ship them directly in Italy and abroad, using specialized couriers of our choice.
Benanti Vineyard Honors and Awards
Winery of the year 2007 (Gambero Rosso / Slow Wine). Top 100 Wineries 2012 (Wine & Spirits Magazine). 12 "Three Glasses" by Gambero Rosso. Inclusion in the selection "OperaWine - Finest Italian Wines: 100 Great Producers" of Wine Spectator 2015, 2019 and 2020. Numerous "Cinque Grappoli" from the Bibenda guide. Several mentions in Wine Spectator, Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Jancis Robinson, Vinous.com, SOMM Select, Food & Wine Magazine, La Revue du Vin de France, Gourmet Traveler Wine, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Gambero Rosso , Bibenda, Vinibuoni from Italy.
The Cottanera Cellar
In Cottanera for 60 years the winemakers have lived and cultivated the volcanic soil, difficult and at the same time generous, with passion and respect. Entire families work for Cottanera, above all the women who, according to the Etna tradition, have the right delicacy in the care of the vines and in the choice of grapes. Knowledge is passed on from generation to generation.
In the vineyards almost all interventions, including the harvest, are done by hand. For Cottanera, making wine means respecting the territory, trying to make the most of its potential without ever distorting it. Cottanera has created an innovative enological garrison on Etna that focuses on quality and manages to translate the voice of the territory into wine, highlighting the differences that each contrada gives to the grapes.
The visit to the winery, the tasting and the lunch last about 3 hours.
- 20-minute helicopter flight to Etna + landing in Cottanera and take-off after the tasting + lunch (around 4.00 pm).
- Departure and return from the Il Picciolo Golf Club in Castiglione di Sicilia.
- For your convenience, use our transfer service with a luxury vehicle and a dedicated driver.
La situation géodynamique de l'Etna évolue en fonction de l'activité imprévisible du volcan et les restrictions concernant les zones autorisées pour les excursions évoluent aussi souvent.
Je vous tiendrai au courant à temps pour vous informer des conditions météorologiques et de l'activité volcanique.
Je vous enverrai une mise à jour par mail la veille de votre excursion, concernant les conditions météorologiques et géodynamiques de l’Etna. Veuillez lire attentivement ce mail et toutes mes communications.
Dans l'excursion en groupe, il faut s'adapter au rythme de la personne la plus lente, donc l'atteinte de l'altitude et des kilomètres maximaux n'est pas garantie. En revanche, avec l'excursion privée, vous pouvez ajuster le rythme selon vos capacités sportives.
Oui, le guide se réserve le droit de modifier entièrement l'itinéraire, l'altitude maximale et d'autres aspects en fonction des conditions météorologiques, géodynamiques et du niveau des participants.
Nous fournissons un casque, une lampe torche, des bâtons, un sac à dos et un k-way gratuitement.
Il est essentiel d'être en parfaite santé sans problèmes de santé majeurs. Les personnes asthmatiques ou enceintes ne peuvent pas participer. Veuillez nous informer à l'avance de toute condition médicale ou allergie.
Oui, les frais d'annulation varient selon le type d'excursion et le délai d'annulation. Les détails sont spécifiés dans nos conditions de vente.
Oui, il est recommandé de réserver votre excursion à l'avance. Ceci assure la disponibilité de votre place et permet une organisation optimale, surtout pendant la haute saison touristique.
De plus, la réservation préalable nous permet de vous fournir toutes les informations nécessaires et de préparer l'équipement adéquat pour votre aventure sur le volcan.
Si l'Etna entre en éruption, la sécurité de nos participants reste notre priorité absolue. Le jour précédant votre excursion, je vous fournirai une mise à jour complète sur les conditions météorologiques et géodynamiques de l'Etna.
En cas d'activité éruptive, je m'efforcerai de proposer un itinéraire et des horaires adaptés pour essayer d'observer l'éruption à une distance de sécurité.
Cette adaptation sera effectuée en tenant compte de toutes les mesures de sécurité nécessaires.
En cas d'impossibilité d'assurer une observation sûre ou si les conditions l'exigent, l'excursion pourrait être annulée.
Vous serez informés en temps utile pour prendre les mesures appropriées.
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Terms and Conditions. Etna Excursions
1. Purpose
These terms and conditions apply to the excursions organised by Etna3340 on Mount Etna, in Sicily.
Any booking implies full and unconditional acceptance of these terms by the client and by each registered participant.
2. Booking and payment
The booking becomes effective only after written confirmation from Etna3340 and receipt of full payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The client undertakes to provide accurate and complete information regarding all participants (identity, health, physical level, equipment).
3. Prices and included services
Prices, included and excluded services, as well as the detailed description of each excursion, are stated on the website etna3340.com or in the quote sent by e-mail.
Only the services explicitly described as “included” in the programme or in the quote form part of the service.
Any additional element constitutes an optional or extra service.
4. Medical fitness and client responsibility
The client warrants that all participants are in good general health and are physically and psychologically fit to take part in a mountain hike on an active volcano, at altitude and on unstable terrain.
Etna excursions are not suitable for people who suffer, even mildly or in the past, from heart or respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, neurological disorders, significant bone, ligament or joint problems, a tendency to cramps, psychological or psychiatric disorders, nor for pregnant women.
Any medical condition, medication, physical limitation or psychological disorder must be disclosed to Etna3340 before booking. In case of doubt, the client must seek medical advice before confirming participation.
5. Mandatory equipment
For safety reasons, appropriate technical equipment is mandatory.
High-cut hiking boots are required.
Low shoes and sneakers are not permitted.
The volcanic terrain features deep ash, sharp rocks, steep slopes and unstable areas.
If the equipment does not comply, the guide may refuse access to the excursion, without refund.
The client undertakes to comply with the list of mandatory equipment indicated in the excursion description (suitable footwear, high socks, technical clothing, protection against cold, humidity and wind, water and food, etc.).
6. Safety, active volcano and itinerary changes
Dates, times and itineraries may be changed depending on availability, weather conditions, volcanic activity and organisational needs.
Etna is an active volcano.
Volcanic activity, weather, wind and trail conditions may change quickly and without notice.
Safety takes precedence over any other objective (altitude, distance, craters to reach, duration).
The guide reserves the right to modify, shorten, postpone or cancel the excursion, to change side, itinerary, altitude or schedule at any time if weather, geodynamic conditions or the participants’ real level require it.
These decisions are discretionary and non-negotiable.
No compensation is due if the planned route cannot be completed for safety reasons or due to external conditions beyond the control of Etna3340.
7. Cancellation by the client. Etna Excursions
Any request for cancellation must be sent by e-mail from the address used for the booking.
The date on which the e-mail is received shall be binding.
If the cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the excursion date, the amounts paid will be refunded, minus a flat fee of €100 per booking, corresponding to administrative, management and seat-blocking costs.
If the cancellation occurs 30 days or less before the excursion date, or in the event of a no-show at the meeting point, no refund is due, regardless of the reason (unless mandatory legal provisions provide otherwise).
Any request to change the date is treated as a cancellation followed by a new booking, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Etna3340.
8. Cancellation or changes by Etna3340
Etna3340 may cancel or postpone an excursion in case of adverse weather conditions, volcanic activity deemed incompatible with safety, restrictions by the authorities, technical problems or any other safety-related reason or force majeure.
In case of cancellation by Etna3340 without a rescheduling solution accepted by the client, the amounts paid for the excursion will be refunded within a maximum of 30 days by bank transfer.
This refund constitutes the only possible compensation.
9. Informed consent and acceptance of risks. Etna Excursions
By booking an Etna excursion with Etna3340, the client and each participant declare that they have read and understood the full description of the activity, including duration, difficulty, terms of sale, included and excluded services, required equipment and safety warnings.
Participants confirm that they are physically and technically able to take part in the excursion, that they are in good health, without allergies of any kind, without heart, respiratory or blood pressure problems, and without significant bone, joint, muscle, diabetic, cramp-related or neurological issues.
They confirm that the information provided to Etna3340 regarding their health, equipment and physical condition is accurate and complete.
They acknowledge that they have been informed of the risks associated with activities on an active volcano, including the possibility of injury, material damage and, in extreme cases, death.
They declare that they have received sufficient explanations from Etna3340 or its guides, have been able to ask all desired questions and have obtained clear and understandable answers.
They undertake to follow the safety instructions, to respect the group and not to take individual initiatives without first informing Etna3340 or its guides.
They accept that Etna3340 and its guides may modify or cancel the programme for safety reasons, weather conditions, volcanic activity or in light of the health, capacities or equipment of the participants.
They acknowledge that Etna3340 and its guides cannot be held liable for accidents, except in cases of duly proven gross negligence.
By taking part, they voluntarily accept all risks inherent in a mountain activity on an active volcano.
A separate consent and risk acceptance form may be presented and signed on site before departure, in addition to these terms.
10. Punctuality
The meeting time and place are confirmed by e-mail.
The guide will wait a maximum of 15 minutes after the agreed time, after which the excursion will start.
In case of late arrival or absence of the client, no refund is due.
11. Animals
Animals (dogs and others) are not allowed on Etna excursions, unless expressly agreed in writing.
12. Personal data and payments
Etna3340 respects the confidentiality of personal data.
The information provided by the client (identity, contact details, data necessary to organise the activity) is used solely for booking management, invoicing, customer relations and compliance with legal obligations.
This data is neither sold nor transferred to unauthorised third parties.
Online payments are made via secure systems using SSL or equivalent encryption protocols.
13. Applicable law
These terms and conditions are governed by Italian law.
Any dispute will, in the absence of an amicable settlement, be submitted to the competent courts of the place where the agency has its registered office.
Legal notice and contact details
Etna3340.Voyage di Isabella Francesca Anastasi
Travel Agency & Tour Operator
VAT IT05705930872
Tax Code NSTSLL66R44E017U
SCIA No. 202201051028-2391190 of 05/01/2022 – SUAP Municipality of Ferrara
Civil liability insurance: Lloyd’s DY087999-LB
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REA FE 225682 – ATECO 79.11.00 Travel agency – ATECO 79.12.00 Tour operator
Registered office: Via Del Commercio 48 (interno 13), 44121 Ferrara (Italy), by appointment only
Agency affiliated to the “Gruppo Info Vacanze” network
Technical director: Dr. Daniela Vecchiato
French & English-speaking guide
