Explore the small medieval villages along the colorful Etna wine route
Delve into the extraordinary beauty of Sicily’s medieval borghi—Italian for villages—that are scattered over the slopes of Mount Etna. Your acclaimed local guide will lead you through tangled streets, into time-worn castles, and across the vineyard-quilted countryside. Sample local wines in centuries-old cellars, hike dramatic gorges carved by volcanic eruptions, and explore villages that seem frozen in time.
Overview
Begin in Randazzo, with its maze of medieval streets and lava-stone buildings. Gaze wide-eyed at the imposing Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta before sampling robust vintages at nearby wineries. High up in Castiglione di Sicilia, sweeping views of the mountainous countryside await. The breathtaking Etna wine route is a journey through the patchwork of vineyards that lie in the shadow of the slumbering volcanic giant that dominates so much of Sicily’s skyline.
