Mt. Etna Nature discovering Sicilian taste, tradition and art
DAY 01 – Catania – Randazzo – Castiglione di Sicilia
At 9:00 a.m. departure from Catania Ancient Railway Station to start Mt. Etna circle throughout lava wonder views. In two hours the train reaches Randazzo, a Mt. Etna mediaeval village to visit for its history and unique churches in lava stone and limestone; it stands in a wonder strategic position between Mt. Etna and the Nature Park of Nebrodi and to taste some local traditional product (original cheese and traditional sweets) or a typical Sicilian dish in a classic trattoria of the village is a revelation. In the early afternoon the train departs from the little station of Randazzo and in 15 minutes, by ancient railway, reaches an excellent winery; this is the ideal stop to have a typical dinner & tasting and to rest, not far from the winery, at a quite well equipped farm-holiday in a traditional Mt. Etna building – Dinner at winery / Overnight at farm-holidays
DAY 02 – Castiglione di Sicilia – Riposto
A rich Breakfast based on typical bread, sweets and genuine products at our awakening / Than time to visit Castiglione di Sicilia the ancient village of this area where Greeks, Swabs and Hebrews left interesting historical evidence and legends; its castle overlooks the entire Valley of the Alcantara river, that not so far, flows in the impressive gorges. / In the afternoon continuing by the ancient railways way we move to Riposto throughout green views and little village /