Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Giardini Naxos
Giardini Naxos- Start point
- Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy (Catania Airport, Arrivals Hall, 11:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Giardini Naxos (optional)
- Visit to Taormina and its ancient theatre (accessible by public bus)
Landmarks Mount Etna Taormina - Day 2
Mount Etna
Mount Etna- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Monte Sartorius craters
- Walk through birch and pine forests
- Coffee break at wooden chalet at 1,900 meters
- Walk along ski pistes to 2,050 meters
- Visit to Piano Provenzana and former hotel ruins
Optional Activities
- Continue walking after coffee break (alternative: bus pickup available)
Landmarks Monte Sartorius Piano Provenzana - Day 3
Milazzo - Lipari
Milazzo - Lipari- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Lipari Island
- Minibus tour of Lipari Island
- Visit to Lipari castle
- Visit to Canneto harbour town
- Viewpoints and archaeological sites
- Return ferry to mainland Sicily
Landmarks Lipari Castle Canneto Aeolian Islands - Day 4
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Brunch (Traditional Sicilian granita with choice of flavour (lemon, almond, or coffee) served with warm brioche)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Taormina
- Walk through Mediterranean scrub on old mule tracks
- Traditional Sicilian granita brunch with brioche
Landmarks Taormina Strait of Messina Alcantara Valley - Day 5
Giardini Naxos
Giardini Naxos- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Optional Activities
- Visit Taormina (4 kilometres away, accessible by public bus or taxi)
- Explore Taormina's historic churches, bars, and cafes
- Visit Graeco-Roman theatre in Taormina
- Relax on the beach in Giardini Naxos
- Optional organized trip to Savoca and Forza d'Agro (The Godfather filming locations) - available if enough interest
Landmarks Taormina Taormina Graeco-Roman Theatre Mount Etna Savoca Forza d'Agro - Day 6
Pantalica Gorge - Syracuse
Pantalica Gorge - Syracuse- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch beside the Anapo River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Included Activities
- Guided moderate hike in Pantalica Gorge
- Picnic lunch beside Anapo River
- Stroll on island of Ortygia
- Free time to visit ancient landmarks in Syracuse
Optional Activities
- Visit to mythological spring of Arethusa
- Visit to Temple of Apollo
Landmarks Pantalica Gorge Anapo River Syracuse Ortygia Spring of Arethusa Temple of Apollo - Day 7
Castiglione di Sicilia - Francavilla di Sicilia
Castiglione di Sicilia - Francavilla di Sicilia- Meals
- Lunch (Celebratory Sicilian lunch with freshly prepared local dishes and Sicilian wine in a beautiful piazza)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Villa Linda)
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Linguaglossa on old farm trail
- Walk through abandoned railroad route and tunnels
- Free time in historic centre of Castiglione di Sicilia
- Celebratory Sicilian lunch with wine
- Guided circular walk near Francavilla di Sicilia around Norman castle ruins
- Visit to Santa Catarina well
- Panoramic terrace viewing Alcantara Gorge
Optional Activities
- Coffee in Francavilla di Sicilia
Landmarks Linguaglossa Castiglione di Sicilia Francavilla di Sicilia Santa Catarina Well Alcantara Gorge - Day 8
Giardini Naxos
Giardini Naxos- End point
- Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy (Catania Airport, Departures Hall, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (public service)
