Leave taormina and ride around mount etna by 1950s era train on the circumetnea railway this exciting day trip also includes trips to the rock pools and canyons of alcantara gorges entrance own expense and the foothills of sicilys vivacious volcano if you want to see mount etnas smouldering upper carters upgrade to include transport and a walking tour of the craters note that from november 1 to march 31 the tour does not include the train ride nor the optional upgrade to the upper areas