17 Jun 2023
Definitely book it! My husband and I booked this on a whim because the weather wasn’t great for hanging at the beach and we wanted to see Erna. Our guide, Samuela, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I don’t know how she remembers all the dates and events, but she was kept us captivated the entire day. We stopped to try (and buy) honey, olive oil and sweet garlic at Oro d’ Etna before we went up the mountain. Luckily the conditions were perfect, so opted to take the cable car up and hike to the highest allowable elevation (all optional). Then we went down the other side to Gambino winery for an amazing lunch and wine tasting on gorgeous grounds. The entire day was incredible and something we would never have pulled off on our own. Samuela’s energy and knowledge made it all that much better. We even used Sicily Tours again in Catania later that week, and it was also amazing. I’m not one to seek out a tour, but I highly recommend this one and this company.