Castelmola and Etna Wine Tasting Tour from Messina
Overview
This immersive experience combines a visit to the charming medieval town of Castelmola with a tour of a local winery situated on the northern slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano.
Your journey begins in Castelmola, renowned for its beauty and its recognition as one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages.
In Castelmola, you’ll have the chance to sample the town’s signature almond wine and wander through the picturesque streets, enjoy breathtaking views, and visit artisan ceramic shops that showcase the town’s traditional crafts.
Next, your tour will take you to the northern slopes of Mount Etna, where you’ll drive through the vineyards that thrive in the unique volcanic soil.
During your visit to a local winery, you’ll learn about the process of growing vines on an active volcano.
The highlight of the tour is a tasting of four exceptional Etna wines, each paired with a selection of the finest Sicilian products.
What's Included
- Lunch Wine tasting and light lunch at the winery
- Live commentary
- Round trip by van/bus
- Taxes
- Tour leader
- Liability Insurance
- Sweet treat and bottled water
- Guided visit to Castelmola
- Gratuities (optional)
- Private expenses
- Anything not expressly specified under the heading INCLUSIONS
Meeting and Pickup
FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Our representatives will meet you inside the port, at GATE 5. They will hold a sign with your name and a flag with our company logo: a LION HEAD.FOR GUESTS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: The meeting point at our office DISCOVER MESSINA SICILY, located in Via I Settembre, 110, 45 minutes before the tour.
What To Expect
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Castelmola
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Passopisciaro
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Remaining time will be spend for travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Wine tasting and light lunch at the winery.
- Live commentary.
- Round trip by van/bus.
- Taxes.
- Tour leader.
- Liability Insurance.
- Sweet treat and bottled water.
- Guided visit to Castelmola.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Private expenses.
- Anything not expressly specified under the heading INCLUSIONS.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Castelmola and Etna Wine Tasting Tour from Messina is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Castelmola and Etna Wine Tasting Tour from Messina will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchWine tasting and light lunch at the winery
- Live commentary
- Round trip by van/bus
- Taxes
- Tour leader
- Liability Insurance
- Sweet treat and bottled water
- Guided visit to Castelmola
- Gratuities (optional)
- Private expenses
- Anything not expressly specified under the heading INCLUSIONS
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Remaining time will be spend for travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
