Exclusive Etna DOC

Exclusive tour of the Etna DOC Wine Region focusing on native grape varieties

Exclusive Etna DOC

At a glance

Region:Sicily
Type of Tour:
Duration:5 Days
Guide Price:From £2300 to £2998 per person
Number of Meals:4 breakfasts + 3 lunches
1 evening meal
Number of Winery Visits:9 wineries + 9 tasting sessions
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 40
Tour Transport:Private driver for 2 full day wine tours and 1 half day wine tour
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends from April to the end of October

Trip Summary

Fully immersive wine tour focusing on wines of the Etna DOC wine region

For those who are interested in discovering the wines of the Etna DOC wine region this tour is the answer!  For a fully immersive experience the three days of wine tasting can be taken on consecutive days or, if you have longer to spend in Sicily, why not spread out the winery visits over a longer period and combine your wine journey with activities such as hiking and sightseeing or simply relaxing by the pool.

Exclusive Etna DOC accommodation
Exclusive Etna DOC pool

Welcome to Sicily! We have chosen the boutique Monaci delle Terre Nere as your base for this exciting journey to discover the wines of the Etna DOC wine region.  Once you have checked into the hotel we suggest taking a short stroll through the vineyards or relaxing by the infinity pool.  Why not enjoy a glass of wine at the wine bar before heading to dinner.

We have arranged a welcome dinner for you at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, Locanda Nerello,  where the cuisine offers a refined farm to table dining experience rooted in traditional Sicilian cuisine.

Day two of your stay is your first full day of wine exploration. Your first visit and tasting will be at the Monaci delle Terre Nere. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before meeting your host for a guided visit of the vineyard followed by an exclusive tasting of the wines produced on the estate. Following this experience, your private driver will collect you from the hotel and you will spend the afternoon visiting a further two DOC estates with lunch included at the first of these estates.

Bar at Monaci delle Tere Nere
Etna grape harvest

On day three of your stay, the journey of discovery into Etna wines continues.  Enjoy your breakfast and then meet your guide at the hotel.  You’ll visit three carefully selected wineries, where you’ll gain further insight into the rich history of wine making on the volcanic slopes of Etna. A light lunch is included at the second winery.

Throughout the day, you’ll experience the distinct flavors of the area, from fresh whites and vibrant rosés to rich reds. After a full day of exploring Etna’s wine culture, you’ll return to your hotel to relax and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Sicily winemaker
Cheers with wine

Day four marks your third and final day of exploration in the Etna wine region.

To cap off your three days of immersive tasting, you’ll continue to enjoy the area’s finest varietals and savour the exceptional wines of the region.  Each of the three wineries you visit on this final day has been carefully selected to build on the knowledge you’ve gained throughout your Sicilian journey.  At the second winery your tasting will be complemented by delicious regional dishes.  By the end of the tour,  you’ll depart Sicily with a profound appreciation for the distinctive wines and rich viticultural heritage of the Etna region.

After the visits your driver will return you to your hotel where you can unwind and enjoy your final evening at leisure.

 

Exclusive Etna DOC
Exclusive Etna DOC

Outline Itinerary

Day one of your Exclusive Etna DOC Wine Tour

  • Check in to your hotel.
  • Evening meal at the Wine Resort

Day two of your Exclusive Etna DOC Wine Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Full day private guided wine tour with visits to three wineries and lunch
  • Return to your hotel
  • Evening at leisure

Day three of your Exclusive Etna DOC Wine Tour

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Full day private guided wine tour with visits to three wineries and light lunch
  • Return to your hotel
  • Evening at leisure

Day four of your Exclusive Etna DOC Wine Tour

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Full day private guided wine tour with visits to three wineries and lunch
  • Return to your hotel
  • Evening at leisure

Day five of your Exclusive Etna DOC Wine Tour

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Check out from hotel
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Accommodation

Monaci delle Terre Nere was fantastic! The views of Mount Etna were incredible and our suite was amazing. The food was a highlight as was the wine tasting. We will be back!

Ken - Cornwall, UK

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Monaci delle Terre Nere Deluxe Double Room5*4 nights / 5 days£2300Book Now

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.

If you would like to make your Sicily wine tour even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of Italy!

Sicily wine tour

Have booked multiple wine tasting trips through Grape Escapes and all have been fantastic. Organisation is perfect, the experiences are excellent, would very highly recommend

Andy - London, UK

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