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Experience the perfect blend of biking and wine on our tour! Discover Sicilian cuisine, renowned for its unique flavors that set it apart from the rest of Italy. Indulge in fresh vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, and artichokes, along with an abundance of seafood, pasta, and olive oil. Our journey will take you through the hilltop village of Castiglione di Sicilia, nestled on the north side of Etna, where you'll enjoy visits to local wine cooperatives and savor exquisite wine and food tastings. As Ernest Hemingway once said, "Wine is one of the signs of civilization in the world."
"The Etna Wine Route is a path that includes vineyards, cellars and farms, wine bars, museums of the vine and wine. It starts from Santa Venerina and, crossing Giarre, you get to Riposto, you continue on the seafront up to Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, from where the climb begins which winds through the hairpin bends and terraces that climb towards the volcano through Piedimonte Etneo, Linguaglossa and Fornazzo.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Two professional tour guides throughout the program - Wine tasting and local
- Lunch
- Wine and beer with meals, coffee, cappuccinos, and ice cream
- Logistical support during the tour and luggage transfer
- Volcano-trekking guide hire
- Shuttle bus at the start and end of the tour (Mercedes Vito/Ford Transit Custom)
- Bike rental with GPS navigator
- Bike helmet
WHAT'S EXCLUDED: Health insurance