Northern Sicily: Islands & Volcanoes
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Duration: 7 days
Begins: Palermo
Ends: Catania
Trip Code: EINS
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Overview
This seven-day tour is the north coast of Sicily in one beautiful, tasty nutshell. Watch local life unfold in the seaside city of Cefalù. Take in the gorgeous scenery of the Aeolian Islands and set your personal record for volcanoes spotted in one week (three!). This is northern Sicily in all its glory.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style
Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level
Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating
2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type
Small Group
Age requirement
12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation Walks in Palermo,Taormina and Catania
- Panarea & Stromboli Islands Boat Excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Allow USD260-340 for meals not included.
Full Itinerary
Departure Dates
Day 1 : Palermo
Arrive at any time. Tonight, meet your CEO and fellow travellers at the welcome meeting, then opt to head out for dinner and enjoy your first Sicilian meal.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Acommodation
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Acommodation
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Day 2 : Palermo/Cefalù
Head out for an orientation walk of Palermo's historic city centre.Continue to Cefalú, often cited as one of Italy's most beautiful townships, and stroll through cobbled streets to a picturesque cove by the beach. With free time, observe local fisherman working on their boats, visit the 12th century Duomo di Cefalú, opt to enjoy an aperitivo with incredible views, or simply wander around this postcard-pretty town which director Giuseppe Tornatore chose to set parts of his much-loved film Cinema Paradiso.
Palermo Orientation Walk
Palermo
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO along the squares and the streets of Palermo, this city has been the crossroad of so many civilizations from Phoenicians to Byzantines, from Arabs to Normans and Spaniards. Walk around to see baroque and gothic façades, neoclassical theatres as Teatro Massimo, the biggest in Italy and one of the largest of Europe, very unusual squares as Quattro Canti, and the majestic Palermo Cathedral.
Private Vehicle
Palermo - Cefalù 1h30m 75km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Cefalù Afternoon
There's lots to see and do in this beautiful Sicilian town.
Acommodation
Hotel La Giara
Optional Activities - Day 2
Cefalù Beach Visit
Cefalù
Cefalù's crescent-shaped beach is one of the most popular along the whole Sicilian coast. Enjoy a quick dip in the waters, or simply lounge on the beach.
Salita Saraceni Visit
Cefalù
The Salita Saraceni is an enormous staircase that winds up through three tiers of city walls. Spend 30 to 45 minutes heading up to the summit of La Rocca - from here, you'll have wonderful views of the town below.
Duomo di Cefalù
Cefalù
Have an aperitivo in Piazza Duomo and visit Cefalù's cathedral, one of the jewels in Sicily's Arab-Norman crown. Opt to climb the towers themselves for great views of the area.
Acommodation
Hotel La Giara
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Cefalù/Lipari
Travel to the Aeolian Islands, a small archipelago of volcanic lands known as "the pearls of Italy" for their intriguing natural formations. Named after Aeolus, the god of the winds, spend the next few days exploring pockets of this coastal paradise. Take a car and ferry to reach Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore. Opt to visit a local beach, or take another short ferry to see Vulcano's active crater.
Private Vehicle
Cefalù - Milazzo 2h 135km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Lipari Afternoon
Explore the beautiful island of Lipari with a free afternoon.
Ferry
Milazzo - Lipari 1h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Acommodation
Hotel Oriente Lipari
Optional Activities - Day 3
Town Centre Visit
Lipari
One of Lipari's great pleasures is simply going for a passeggiate (afternoon stroll) around the island's streets, taking in its laid-back atmosphere. Head to Corso Vittorio Emanuele - the liveliest street in town - and visit one of its many inviting bars, cafes and restaurants.
Spiaggia di Canneto Beach Visit
Lipari
Head to the island's most popular swimming spot - the long, pebbly strip at Canneto - and spend a day on the beach like a local.
Ferry to Vulcano Island
Vulcano
Take a 10 min ferry ride to nearby Vulcano, a small volcanic island, visited since ancient Roman times. Opt to take an hour-long crater hike.
Acommodation
Hotel Oriente Lipari
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Lipari
Enjoy a free morning in Lipari. Later, head out for an excursion to explore the beautiful islands of Panarea and Stromboli by boat. Swim in the turquoise waters of Cala Junco, stroll through Panarea's scenic whitewashed village, and explore the town of Stromboli before taking an unforgettable sunset cruise. In the night breeze of the open sea, witness active Mount Stromboli's spectacular eruptions.
We recommend bringing a sweater or other layered clothing for today's boat excursion, which ends around 10pm.
Free time:
Lipari Morning
Take the morning to relax or leisurely wander through town.
Panarea & Stromboli Islands Boat Excursion
Panarea - Stromboli 8h
Set sail for a journey through the stunning Aeolian Islands, stopping at Panarea and Stromboli. On Panarea, visit Cala Junco beach and wander through the village, then see Basiluzzo - the smallest of the Aeolian Islands. Continue to Stromboli and enjoy free time to explore local shops in town. As sunset approaches, cruise back to the islet of Stombolicchio to arrive, just as it starts to get dark, under the Scara del Fuoco - considered the best spot for viewing Mount Stromboli's eruptions. This is the last stop and for many, the most awaited. (Please note: this activity begins at 2pm and ends at 10pm. We recommend bringing a sweater as the evening breeze gets chilly aboard the boat!)
Acommodation
Hotel Oriente Lipari
Acommodation
Hotel Oriente Lipari
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Lipari/Catania
Say goodbye to the Aeolian Islands and ferry back to the mainland, then continue to Taormina, one of Sicily's most visited destinations. After a short orientation walk, enjoy free time to visit the stunning Teatro Greco, an ancient Roman amphitheatre with commanding views of Mount Etna. Travel onwards to Catania for the evening.
Ferry
Lipari - Milazzo 1h
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Milazzo - Taormina 1h30m 90km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Taormina Orientation Walk
Taormina
Join your CEO for a brief introduction to this beautifully situated hilltop town, once part of the "Grand Tour" many affluent Europeans took in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Private Vehicle
Taormina - Catania 1h 55km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Optional Activities - Day 5
Catania Orientation Walk
Catania
Head out with your CEO for an introduction to this elegant and lively city.
Teatro Greco Taormina
Taormina
Built in the 3rd century BC and still in use today, Teatro Greco is one of the most dramatically situated Greek theatres in the world.
Corso Umberto I Visit
Taormina
Taormina's chief delight is wandering this pedestrian-friendly, boutique-lined thoroughfare.
Villa Comunale Gardens
Taormina
Created by Englishwoman Florence Trevelyan in the late 19th century, these beautiful public gardens offer breathtaking views of the coast and Mt Etna.
Acommodation
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Catania
Enjoy a CEO led orientation walk to get your bearings in Catania. Afterwards, you'll have free time to continue exploring this town and all of its museums and historic attractions. Maybe visit La Pescheria market or walk the Via Etnea.
CEO Led Orientation Walk
Catania
Your CEO will take you around Catania so you can get your bearings and see some of the city's main sites. Full of heritage and culture there's no shortage of interesting structures and museums to see. Best part? If something catches your eye, there will plenty of opportunity for you to go and see it on your own during your free time after this walk.
Free time:
Catania Full day
Enjoy a full free day to explore.
Acommodation
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Optional Activities - Day 6
Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour
Mount Etna
Take a guided tour of Mount Etna and learn about the history of this ancient volcano from local naturalist guides. Walk through old growth forests, unique lava formations, and a volcanic cave (weather permitting). After, continue to a vineyard and enjoy a late lunch of cheeses, salami, olives and bread, paired with excellent local wines.
La Pescheria Visit
Catania
Catania's raucous fish market, which takes over the streets behind Piazza del Duomo every weekday morning, is pure street theatre. Open from 7am-2pm.
Piazza del Duomo
Catania
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Catania's central piazza is a set piece of contrasting lava and limestone, surrounded by buildings in the unique local baroque style and crowned by the grand Cattedrale di Sant'Agata.
Via Etnea Walk
Catania
Stroll through Catania's main shopping street, which runs straight from Piazza del Duomo to the foothills below Etna. Visit the Giardino Bellini gardens and watch local unfold.
Acommodation
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 7 : Catania
Depart at any time.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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