Catania
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The 10 most popular lunch experiences in Catania. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Etna and Alcantara Gorges in one full day from Taormina or Catania. Easy Etna hike, lava cave tour, and river swim.
“The trip was incredible from start to finish. Our guide Salvatore really looked after us and made sure we had a great day.”
Catania day trip to Taormina, Savoca, and Castelmola with Godfather sites, Cappuccini catacombs, Greek Theatre views, and lunch.
“Marco,our guide was very accurate, friendly and full of curious facts. The little bus was comfortable enough for our group of 7 tourists, with air conditioning and windows on both sides. In Taormina our guides had prepared leaflets with the main sights of the town. in Castelmola the lunch took place in an old restaurant…”
Hands-on Catania cooking class making Sicilian classics like caponata, pasta alla Norma, and cannoli, plus wine, in English.
“Excellent small group experience with wonderful tasty food. We prepared several dishes including dessert. Great wine also! 20 euro taxi ride each way to/from cruise port to kitchen.”
Private Godfather tour from Taormina visits Savoca and Forza d’Agro, movie sites plus Bar Vitelli, then a Sicilian lunch with wine.
“Omar was an exceptional tour guide, I booked this trip for my mothers birthday and she was beyond happy with the service. Omar was a joy to be around and he was very passionate about The Godfather and Sicily. If I could I would rate the tour 10 stars.”
Private Etna day trip: Silvestri craters views, organic honey tasting, then Gambino winery lunch with 5 paired wines.
“Martino was an excellent driver and guide. We 2 couples were picked up from our hotel in a very comfortable luxury vehicle. Then we were driven up Mt Etna, stopping occasionally to view lava rock, craters, and evidence of towns that had once existed but had been covered by ash and lava. Then we stopped…”
Small-group Mt. Etna hike from Catania with cable car, lava cave visit, picnic lunch, and views near 3,000m.
“Best experience ever… was very well organised from pick up to drop off. Lunch was great and the guide was very informative and lovely. Definitely worth doing .”
Sicilian lunch at Etna Urban Winery near Catania with tastings of Vigna Grande and three Etna wines: sparkling, white, rosé.
“From the beggining to the end it was absolute fantastic! The guide was amaizing and her tour through the winery was very intresting and informative. Unique place to visit so much history and traditions in one place. The lunch was spectacular. We were served with lots of different Sicilian food. You can’t get better than…”
6-hour yacht sail off Catania with Prosecco aperitif, host-cooked pasta, and swims near Ulysses’ caves and Etna coast.
“Intimate and personal. Great skipper (Sergio) and mate (Carlo). Very knowledgeable and interesting. Great food and plenty of drink. Highly recommend”
Small-group Mount Etna tour from Catania with crater walks, Valle del Bove sights, tastings, and a high-altitude Sicilian lunch.
“The guides are definitely a plus, knowledgable, friendly and engaging. The tour itself was easy, with a few stops. Our guide (Raul if I remember well) was a good driver and gave explanations in an entertaining way in three languages (we were a group of 5 plus 2 guides in one car). He could answer…”
Private Etna day from Catania: extinct craters, 1669 eruption sites, underground church, and Gambino winery lunch with Etna DOC tastings.
“Tour of Mt. Etna, Cathedral, stops along the way, and especially the Gambino winery made for an absolutely memorable day! Really spectacular! Also our driver, Alessandro, was wonderful and very informative!! Don’t miss this tour and definitely request Alessandro!! Just amazing!”
