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The Circumetnea train

On our trips in Sicily, we have the chance to travel around the base of one of the world's tallest active volcanoes, Mount Etna. Here, we travel on the Circumetnea, a narrow gauge railway, opened in 1898, that travels from Catania to Riposto, and offers spectacular scenes of the volcano. Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, and on occasion it produces smoke rings, which are extremely rare. Mount Etna also features prominently in Greek mythology, as it was thought to be where Vulcan, the god of fire, kept his Smithy.

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Magic of Sicily: Etna, Taormina & Palermo
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“We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday, meeting lots of people and enjoying the sites of Sicily. Our Tour Manager, Diane was excellent and very thoughtful keeping us well informed as necessary.
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Mr David Smith
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“It was a very nice holiday. Also what was nice was having a very experienced tour manager. She was with us all the time we were out and about, to answer any questions we might have. The UNA hotel was perfect in every way , the gardens were well kept...
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“The trip was fantastic and well organized. Our Tour Manager, David was exceptional, and he treated us all as his flock. He went the extra mile to ensure we were well looked after. One disappointing aspect was the Standard of the hotel in Florence. I was put into a...
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