A tour with the Circumetnea is equally a suggestive experience to discover fantastic Etna views and unknown corners of east Sicily An original and alternative way to discover the Volcano is surely a round with the Littorina Circumetnea (FCE little train). It's a historic train line that opened in 1898. The Circumetnea is 110 Km long and runs around the Etna, crossing a lot of little villages at the base of the volcano and delivering suggestive views of the typical dark lava landscape of the area
Helding a fixed base in the chosen accommodation in the medieval town of Randazzo or Castiglione di Sicilia, we will face (you will dare independently self-guided).
A tour with the Circumetnea is equally a suggestive experience to discover fantastic Etna views and unknown corners of east Sicily
A tour with the Circumetnea is equally a suggestive experience to discover fantastic Etna views and unknown corners of east Sicily.What is the trip with the Circumetnea for ? If you have free time (the full run from Catania to Riposto takes over 3 hours) and if you like the charme of an old voyage with old wagons and stations, the Circumetnea is sure an experience for you. But if you like comfort and fast trains we don't suggest this train. Some wagons used for the Circumetnea are modern but other are old and without air conditioning , wc and with uncomfortable seats.