Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges Day Trip with Circumetnea Railway Ride

Highlights

Ride a historic train from Taormina to the Alcantara Gorges and Mt. Etna
Visit the Alcantara Gorges at your own pace (entry ticket not included)
Views over the lava fields and surrounding countryside from Mt. Etna
Upgrade option including transport to the upper crater and a guided hike

Summary

After meeting your host in Taormina, travel via comfortable coach to Alcantara Gorges, where numerous deep ravines and cliffs surround the Alcantara River. Pay the admission and then let your guide take you to see the amazing waterfalls and gorges, all created by ancient volcanic eruptions. Later head back to the coach and ride to the town of Randazzo. After make your way to the Circumetnea Railway, a private railway in which the mid-century train is the highlight. Hop on board and get ready for some great views while cruising around on the vintage train. Marvel at the sights of majestic Mount Etna. Drink in the views of a vineyard and olive grove-clad landscape. Enjoy fields of flowers. Spend an hour riding on the train and then hop off, riding in the coach to Etna south station, which has an altitude of 6,234 feet (1,900 meters). Take some free time here to do some exploring, strolling along the trails. If all this hiking has built up an appetite, sit down at the station's cafe and indulge in a snack. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Optional upgrade to ascend by cable car up to 2,500 meters and continuing on board jeeps up to the authorized crater zones at approximately 3,000 meters with the assistance of licensed guides of the CAI (Italian Alpine Club); stop to admire the eventual activity of the upper craters in a safety zones according to weather conditions

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Explore two of Sicily’s most dazzling sights via vintage train on the Circumetnea Railway. Hop aboard a 1950s-era train in Taormina and ride through the picturesque countryside to the dramatic black lava canyons and pools of the Alcantara Gorges. Continue your journey to the foot of Mt. Etna, with the option of upgrading to include cable car and all-terrain vehicle transportation to the upper craters for a guided hike.

What’s included?

Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour escort/host
Professional multilingual guide
Entry/Admission - Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
Food and drinks
Entrance fee to Alcantara Gorges
Wind jackets and boots rental
Entry/Admission - Gola dell'Alcantara

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

- We also remind you that access to passengers with a fever equal to / greater than 37.5 ° or flu symptoms is prohibited. - It is mandatory to use the mask to access the means of transport in addition to the regulatory distances

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

SAT Group Tours

About operator:

SAT Group, Tour Operator & Transportation Company based in Taormina, is the ideal solution for exploring Sicily, a region where art, history and culture blend to perfection with the landscape and give rise to a unique universe. With guaranteed departures from Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Letojanni, SAT Group offers the most extensive program of multilingual tours towards the major Sicilian destinations, including daily visits to Mount Etna, all the most important cities of art and two cruises to the Aeolian Islands. Not only that! A section apart is dedicated to the activities related to gastronomy with the successful Sicilian Cooking Class and the Pizza Making Class, two real best sellers of the past seasons. With over 30.000 passengers per year, SAT Group has gained the experience and the know-how that guarantee the quality of all tours and activities, by using only professional staff trained in-house. Discover Sicily with SAT Group!