Top Syracuse Wine Tasting Tours

While many winery tours make one or two quick wine-tasting stops, this private tour visits three wineries on the slopes of Mount Etna in one day. After pickup from your hotel, drive through the picturesque Sicilian countryside and mountain villages to internationally recognized wineries. Tour each winery from the cellar to all over the estates and sample about 4-5 Etna wines at each stop, often pairing them with local food products.

Some history-focused group walking tours can feel impersonal and rushed. Enjoy an intimate experience on this private walking tour of the small island of Ortygia in the historic center of Syracuse. As you walk from the ancient Greek Temple of Apollo to the Arethusa Fountain and through the Jewish Quarter, your guide reveals the rich history of the ancient city.

Explore the deep historical roots of Sicily on this private tour. Spend four to five hours touring monuments and landmarks in Syracuse and learning about their fascinating past. See spots that were important in classical Greek and Roman times, and take a walking tour of Ortigia, the center of Syracuse. If you have selected that option, a visit to a top restaurant completes the tour with a tasting of local wines and food.

Start with a leisurely walk through the vineyards, where you will learn about the unique terroir and the winery’s cultivation techniques. Inside the historic buildings, explore the ancient stone press and aging cellar and hear the story of the winery’s history and vinification methods, with special focus on the Nero d’Avola aged in tonneaux for 12 months to develop its refined character. Conclude with a tasting of four distinguished wines: Fania (a blend of Fiano and Insolia), Eileos (a dry-macerated Moscato), Fanus (a blend of Syrah and Nero d’Avola) and Siracusa Passito, paired with a seasonal sweet treat. The experience is complemented by a generous Sicilian brunch featuring filled focacce, baked goods, cured meats from the Iblea region, and an assortment of cheeses to pair with both white and red wines. Enjoy local specialties like caponata, roasted vegetables, fresh salads, and finish with a dessert pairing of Jaraya Siracusa Passito made from Moscato bianco grapes.