Etna Wine and Randazzo town from Taormina

About this tour

A six-hour loop from Taormina that threads through Randazzo, a medieval town clinging to Mount Etna's slopes, then descends into volcanic wine country. You'll walk narrow streets lined with stone buildings, then taste four wines at a family-run winery where vines root deep in Etna's mineral soils. A guide leads you throughout, and a light Sicilian lunch pairs with the wines. Includes transport, tasting, food, water, and insurance.

Highlights

• Medieval Randazzo with cobbled lanes and Etna views
• Four volcanic wines with traditional Sicilian small plates
• Family winery on Etna's lower slopes since generations
• Guided walking tour of ancient town architecture
• Sweet treat and bottled water included

What to expect

You'll leave Taormina and climb toward Etna's volcanic plateau, arriving in Randazzo where your guide points out Norman churches and Renaissance palaces wedged between steep alleys. Expect to walk at a steady pace over uneven cobbles for roughly an hour. The winery visit follows, set among vineyards rooted in dark, porous soil. A sommelier or owner walks you through four wines—reds, whites, or both depending on the season—whilst a spread of local cheeses, cured meats, and bread accompanies each pour. You'll finish with a dessert wine and pastry before heading back downhill to Taormina.

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