A very nice and interesting day trip! This excursion is 11 hours long, although most of the time was spent on transportation, during which the guide gave interesting facts and highlights. First stop was Alcantara Gorge... beautiful scenery! But we only had 1 hour there so we only went down to the gorge and walked in the cold water (Tip: wear shorts and sea-footwear to be able to walk deeper in the gorge) - we did not have enough time to walk above the gorge. Then with the coach we went to Randazzo and boarded the Circumetnea train... quite interesting but takes too long. Went round Etna and arrived at Adrano - from there to Rifugio Sapienza with coach. Went up with cable car to 2500m and then with jeep up to 2750m. Here we walked with the guide to the Caldera and on the way down we had the opportunity to walk up a crater (quite a tiring walk up-hill but worth the effort!). We had sufficient time here and finally made our way back to hotel.

Trip as expected. The train ride was a peaceful change from the hectic roads. The gorge was a lovely calming place and Mount Etna was amazing. You need to be prepared for lots of walking and climbing as it’s strenuous but worth it. The guide was very knowledgable as well.

Amazing. Could have done with far more information prior to visit. There is a long trip to the gorge. Take beach shoes and a towel for this. Water freezing. Another long trip to the train. No cafe or anywhere to purchase food and drink at the station. An hour train journey through the country. This is unnecessary as add time onto the trip and there is already to much travelling. Another hour to etna, told we have 15 mins before we have to go up. This was not enough time if you wanted to buy something to eat. You get a pass and independently make your own way up on cable cars, then get onto cars to take you to the top. A 10 min walk on flat terrain to edge with amazing views if visibility good. Go back in car which drives to a crater and 10 min walk up steep hill (only if you want to or wait by the car) to the top of crater which rock is still warm! You do not stay as a group Time on etna was approx 1hr 45. It was enough time but more time prior to going up to eat would be good.