Tour Details
Tour Type: Private Tour — Island Hopping
Duration: 7 Days
From – To: Catania – Catania
Destinations: Catania, Milazzo, Lipari, Panarea,
Stromboli, Salina (with Lingua), Pollara, Vulcano, Taormina.
Overview: Explore Sicily from a new perspective with this 7-day island-hopping journey that begins and ends in Catania. Discover the natural beauty and volcanic wonders of the Aeolian Islands while enjoying boutique accommodations, scenic boat trips, and free time to savor the Mediterranean atmosphere.
Begin your Sicilian Horizons adventure in Catania and journey northward to Milazzo, where a hydrofoil takes you to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. Settle into your island retreat and enjoy a guided taxi tour of Lipari before embarking on magical boat excursions. You’ll explore Panarea and Stromboli, witnessing nighttime eruptions from the iconic “Sciara del Fuoco”, then enjoy scenic swims and nature experiences in Salina and Lingua. Continue with a boat trip to Vulcano, where mud baths and black sand beaches invite you to relax. After returning to Milazzo, a scenic drive brings you to Taormina, the jewel of eastern Sicily. Enjoy free time exploring its historic center and iconic Greek Theatre before returning to Catania for your final night. This tour combines raw natural beauty with cultural elegance for a truly unforgettable escape.
Please note:
- The order of island excursions may vary to better suit operational needs or weather conditions.
- All boat tours are subject to sea and weather conditions, due to the islands’ small size and exposure.For example, many tours, including those to Stromboli and Panarea, may be rescheduled or canceled in case of rough seas.
Minimum Pax & Pricing (2026):
| Minimum Pax | Per Person Rate (AUD) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April & October | May | June & September | July | August | |
| 2 pax | $3,399.00 | $3,499.00 | $3,549.00 | $3,699.00 | $3,999.00 |
| 3 pax | $2,999.00 | $3,199.00 | $3,249.00 | $3,499.00 | $3,849.00 |
| 4 pax | $2,899.00 | $2,999.00 | $3,149.00 | $3,199.00 | $3,649.00 |
| 5 pax | $2,799.00 | $2,849.00 | $2,899.00 | $2,999.00 | $3,499.00 |
| 6 pax | $2,699.00 | $2,799.00 | $2,849.00 | $2,949.00 | $3,449.00 |
| Single Supplement | $500.00 per person | ||||
| Solo Traveller Supplement | $1,600.00 | ||||
Hotels (4-star):
| City | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Catania | Hotel Katane Palace |
| Lipari | Hotel Gattopardo |
The Price Includes:
- 2 nights in a double room with bed & breakfast at a 4* hotel in Catania (Hotel Katane)
- 1 Dinner in Catania hotel
- Transfer from Catania to Milazzo
- Round-trip hydrofoil transfer from Milazzo to Lipari
- Round-trip transfer from Lipari port to the hotel
- 4 nights in a double room with bed & breakfast at a 4* hotel in Lipari (Hotel Gattopardo)
- Taxi tour of Lipari
- Boat excursions to the other islands as per the itinerary
- Transfer from Milazzo to Catania with 3 hours stop in Taormina
- On-site assistance from “RETEVACANZE”
The Price Does Not Include:
- Anything not specifically mentioned under “The price includes”
Supplements:
- Cooking class with dinner: $320 per person
- Sunset wine tasting at Tenuta di Castellaro (with winery tour): $160 per
person - Taxi transfers from hotel to Marina Corta port round trip: $60.00 per person
- 2 hours local guide in Taormina: $400.00 per service
Cancellation Policy:
- Up to 30 days before arrival: loss of 25% deposit
- From 29 to 16 days before arrival: 50% of booked services charged
- From 15 to 8 days before arrival: 75% of booked services charged
- From 7 days up to arrival date: 100% of booked services charged
- No-shows or early departures: 100% of booked services charged
Day 1: CATANIA
Arrival transfer at hotel in Catania, accommodation.
Dinner at hotel and overnight.
Day 2: CATANIA - LIPARI
After buffet breakfast, departure to Milazzo. Boarding at the port of Milazzo for Lipari by hydrofoil.
Arrival on the island of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian archipelago.
Transfer to the hotel and free time to visit the delightful village of Lipari.
Lunch on your own; in the afternoon, taxi tour of the island of Lipari.
Free time for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: LIPARI – PANAREA – STROMBOLI – LIPARI
After a buffet breakfast, morning at disposal and lunch at your own.
Late in the morning departure by boat to Panarea and Stromboli.
First stop in Panarea where it will be possible to visit the small village with a pleasant walk along the streets among the white Aeolian-style houses. Then continue with the boat to Stromboli, the island, defined as the wildest island because it seems to preserve its bond with nature and with the volcano, called by the locals “Iddu”; free tme to visit.
Once back on the boat, you will continue until you reach the “Sciara del fuoco”, a ridge of the crater from where the lava descends. From the boat it will also be possible to witness the evocative eruptions of the volcano that follow one another with intervals of about fifteen minutes.
Return to Lipari in the evening and overnight.
Day 4: LIPARI – SALINA – LIPARI
After a buffet breakfast in hotel, departure by boat to Salina.
After a stop in the center of S. Marina, continue by boat to circumnavigate the island, swim in Pollara, the beach of the famous film “Il Postino”.
Free time for lunch.
Continue to Lingua where there is a Salt Lake from where salt was extracted in ancient times (hence the name of the island).
Return to Lipari in the afternoon.
Free time at disposal for shopping and dinner.
Overnight
Day 5: LIPARI – VULCANO – LIPARI
Breakfast.
Departure by boat to Vulcano. Boat tour around the island.
Upon arrival, enjoy a walk through the small town and take time to relax on the beach.
Free time for sightseeing, swimming, and relaxation.
Return to Lipari in the afternoon.
Free time at disposal for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: LIPARI - TAORMINA - CATANIA
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Lipari, and boarding on the hydrofoil for Milazzo. Transfer to Taormina.
Free time at disposal to visit the town on your own.
Late in the afternoon proceed to Catania. Accommodation.
Lunch and dinner on your own; Overnight in Hotel
Day 7: CATANIA
After buffet breakfast, transfer to Catania airport.
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