Where to Trek: the 11 Best Food & Drink Treks Worldwide

1.Etna Sunset Tour: Volcano trek, Cave & tasting from Catania

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,290 reviews · 5 hours · from $70Our pick

Review of Etna’s 5-hour sunset tour from Catania, with crater walks, a lava cave, local tastings, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Alessandro was really knowledgable about the history of Etna and its various eruptions. He took time to find out a little about the people on his tour and was very attentive. The tour was an amazing experience and Alessandro answered everyone’s questions really clearly. His English is excellent and he is a real asset to your tours. Thank you again Alessandro for an incredible experience”

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2.trek on Mount Etna, Lava Cave & tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 7 hours · from $68Best value

Trek Mount Etna from Catania with extinct craters, a lava cave, local tastings, and a small-group guide for $68.

“I would highly recommend this trip. However you need to add the extra to go as high as you can!”

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3.Mount Etna Sunset Trekking with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours · from $81Top rated

Explore Mount Etna’s craters, lava flows, and Bove Valley, then watch sunset with Etna wine and Sicilian snacks on a small-group tour.

“The trip was fantastic! Renato the guide was absolutely great. He helped us a lot with every question. He knows so much about the history of the Sicily and the Etna mountain . He was always kind. I will definitely recommend this trip to our friends.”

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4.Vernazza: Panoramic Vineyard Trekking Tour w/ Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 126 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Hike from Vernazza to a family vineyard, taste three Ligurian wines, enjoy local snacks, and take in superb Cinque Terre views.

“The hiking to the vineyard gives the best view of Vernazza. Luca was such a nice host! he shared the history of Cinque Terre and we could see how much his family vineyard is carefully taken care off. The wine was very good and the view of the landscape astonishing. We had a wonderful moment!”

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5.From Siracusa: Etna Tour – Trek, Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · from $111

Hike Mount Etna from Siracusa, explore lava caves, and enjoy Sicilian food and wine on a small-group tour with expert guides.

“Hike and wine teasting was great but best was our guide Francescco”

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6.BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Review of BarCa Winery in Cinque Terre, with vineyard views, three wines, pesto making, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“We really enjoyed this tour! The winery is small and family owned. The hike through the vineyard was amazing. We arrived at the small table set up for pesto making overlooking the sea. It was picture perfect! We sipped different wines, enjoyed the fresh pesto we had just made and watched the sun set. We loved how private it was, just our group. A fun and unique experience!”

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7.Etna trekking and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $186

Review of Etna trekking and wine tasting from Catania, with lava caves, crater walks, Sicilian food, wine, transport, and practical tips.

“Dan was our driver and tour guide. We really enjoyed our time with him! Took about an hour and half to get from the port to Etna. Once we got there Dan stayed with us and we took the cable cars to the very top on the volcano. The views were amazing! The hike is a little difficult and it cold and windy so I recommend bringing a jacket. It was definitely worth it. Then we headed to the wine tasting at the most beautiful winery. They give you plenty of food with the wine tasting. We really enjoyed our time there. Dan made sure we got back to the…”

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8.trek with vintage car, tasting sicilian produtcs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $84

Explore Mount Etna by vintage car, hike the Sartorius craters, and taste Sicilian wine and local foods on this four-hour small-group tour.

“Mythical excursion on Etna in Fiat Panda 4x4 Unforgettable experience on Etna thanks to Don Mariano, an authentic Sicilian enthusiast with his Fiat Panda 4x4, an authentic jewel on the snow of Etna. He took us to discover the most spectacular views of the volcano. Every detail was taken care of with passion, stories and history with Don Mariano, an extraordinary guide, it was like taking a dip in the past and the future with a breathtaking view before your eyes. I recommend this unique and extraordinary experience to everyone.”

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9.Ancona: Urban Trek Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Walk Ancona’s cliffs, Roman sights, cathedral, and harbor with a local guide, then sample Marche wines and stockfish at your own expense.

“Nous disposions finalement de moins de 2 heures car sortie très lente du navire et obligation d'être de retour à bord pour visite du poste de commandement. Yvone Rafaeli, la guide anglophone, a fait le maximum pour caler sa visite sur notre temps disponible, a répondu à nos questions exprimées malgré notre mauvais niveau d'anglais. Nous n'avons pas eu la possibilité de goûter les mets et les vins inscrits au programme d'où nos 3 étoiles.”

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10.Colca Canyon Trekking 2 days and 1 night + food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Review of a two-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, with condors, Sangalle pools, rustic lodging, meals, costs, and fitness advice.

“Magnifiques paysages au programme ! La présence de notre guide Alix a été un réel plus : il a donné plein d'explications enrichissantes et il a su trouver des solutions rapidement lorsque certains ont éprouvé des difficultés à finir le trek, et tout ça avec sourire. C'est clairement une activité à ne pas manquer !”

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11.2-Day SAPA Trekking – Villages-Homestay-Ethnic-Local Food-Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $85

Review of a 2-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with village walks, ethnic homestay, local meals, rice terraces, and practical booking advice.

“Great guide, but needs a bit more knowledge on flora and fauna. Lovely host family. Great to learn about the native people. Thoroughly enjoyable time. Lots of exercise”

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