De Amicis, the italian writer, in his travel diary to Sicily in 1906, described this tour of Etna as “the most enchanting circular journey that can be made on the earth”. It was built in 1906 as means of transport for commuters living on the slopes of Etna. We will do an unusual journey, where we will admire the succession of enchanting landscapes of Etna, ancient lava rivers, extinct craters, lush valleys, olive groves, vineyards and prickly pears. We will stop in Bronte to taste pistacchio products and in Randazzo where we will have lunch based on local products. Meeting point at your accommodation in Catania at 7.20 Departure in circumetnea from Catania Borgo at 8 Stop in Bronte to see the ancient trains and. Taste with local pistachio products. Departure from Bronte at 11 and arrival in Randazzo at 11.30 Easy walking tour of the medieval town Full lunch break based on local products. Departure at 3 pm to Giarre. Private transfer from Giarre to your accommodation in Catania.
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
The tour starts from Borgo station in Catania. Here we will get the train at 8. We will observe the old historical locomotive. During the journey we will crossy through villages, citrus and olive groves. Pistachio trees and prickly pear. Etna will be with us during this unique and unusual journey.
Arrival in Bronte around 9.30 am. At the station, we will visit the small littorina museum (the little Etna train). Here we will find ancient photographs and historical locomotives. We walk to one of the typical pastries of the area.
Stop in Randazzo for a light walking tour and lunch a in a small and typical small trattoria
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
This is a private tour. The pick up location will be decided together when booking.
We will buy the ticket at our arrival at the train station. This is a public transport we cannot buy the ticket in advance
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