Excursions & day trips

Private Castiglione, Alcantara Gorges and wine tasting tour

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$93.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

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Guided Tour

Meal Included

Private Tour

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll explore the charming Etna village of Castiglione di Sicilia and visit the historic Castle of Lauria
There's a tasting of extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian cheeses and baked ricotta, plus you'll learn about traditional production methods
Your tour includes lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, followed by a visit to the stunning Alcantara Gorges

What to expect

This tour takes you to discover the natural beauty of Sicily. You'll depart from Taormina and head towards the charming Etna village of Castiglione di Sicilia, where you can wander through picturesque streets and visit the Castle of Lauria. You'll enjoy a tasting of extra virgin olive oil accompanied by homemade bread, followed by Sicilian cheeses and baked ricotta. During the tasting, you'll learn about the traditional ricotta production methods passed down through generations.

The experience includes lunch and wine tasting at a family-run winery, where you can savour authentic local flavours. Afterwards, you'll continue to the stunning Alcantara Gorges for an hour-long stop to admire the beautiful natural surroundings. The tour concludes with your return to the hotel in the afternoon.

What's included

Lunch
Guided tour
Wine tasting
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Driver guide

What's not included

Tips

Where

Meeting point:

Please select your pick-up location during checkout.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

Pets

Know in advance:

Infants must sit on laps
Local wine is only served to travellers over 18 years of age, soft drinks are served for travellers under 18
There is no public transport nearby
Please contact the supplier after booking to confirm your preferred tour language. Their contact details will be provided on your voucher

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes

Provider

Sicilyexcursions - Noema Viaggi S.r.l

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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