Mount Etna and Alcantara Gorges Day Trip with Circumetnea Railway Ride

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

• 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

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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please contact the supplier to reconfirm the excursion at least the day before and to get more information about the closest pick-up point
Multilingual guide
The high-altitude ascents are not indicated for heart passengers, asthmatics and pregnant women.
This tour is operated in English, German, Italian. All 3 languages will be spoken during the tour.
Please note the tour does not reach the summit but with the upgrade you reach an height of approx. 3000 meters.
During winter minimum of 12 people . There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 79 travelers