- Wine Tour Destinations
| Region: | Sicily |
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| Type of Tour: | Exclusive |
| Duration: | 5 Days |
| Guide Price: | From £2700 to £3100 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 |
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.
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.
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 flavours 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.
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.
Day five is departure day
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your hotel.
* The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.
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
| Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
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| Monaci delle Terre Nere | Deluxe Double Room | 5* | 4 nights / 5 days | £2912 | Book Now |
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!
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
