Sicilian Island Fantasy
A dreamy multi-active family tour in Sicily
An active journey of the most important Mediterranean Island, an unsurpassed blend of humanity, culture, pristine nature, scents and colors: from the heights of Mt. Etna to the depths of the Aeolian sea, a kaleidoscope of emotions that will be hardly forgotten.
This tour is athletic beginner plus, perfect for families with active kids that love water, mountains, ice cream and fun. The rocky nature of Etna and the Aeolian Islands does not make this tour suitable for children under the age of 10.
Tour Essence
- Delicious pizza feast and ice cream tasting
- Visit Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano
- Cycle, hike, kayak and snorkel in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands
- Discover Lipari, the capital of the Aeolian Islands, and dive in it’s coves and grottoes
- Learn how to sea kayak and snorkel
- Visit Stromboli, location of one of three active volcanoes in Italy
- Explore the fascinating ancient history of Salina
What to Expect
Terrain
Bike: flat and hilly / Hike: sandy and rockyStart Location
CataniaEnd Location
LipariMileage
Average Daily: 16 miles (Bike),2-3 hours (Hike)
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- Entrance fee to the archaeological museum of Lipari
- Cooking lesson
- Group shuttle at the end of the tour
What’s Included
- Child and adult bike rental
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Option
- Flat pedals
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Delicious pizza feast and ice cream tasting
- Visit Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano
- Cycle, hike, kayak and snorkel in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands
- Discover Lipari, the capital of the Aeolian Islands, and dive in it’s coves and grottoes
- Learn how to sea kayak and snorkel
- Visit Stromboli, location of one of three active volcanoes in Italy
- Explore the fascinating ancient history of Salina
Start Location
CataniaFly Into
Catania airport (CTA) from Rome (FCO) or Milan (MXP)End Location
LipariFly Out Of
Catania airport (CTA)Catania
Average Mileage
2.5 hour hike, suitable for all levelsAccommodations
Villa Paradiso Dell’Etna
Set in a little village at the foot of Mount Etna, the 4-star Villa Paradiso dell’Etna allows you to stay in a real Sicilian villa. Opened in 1929 and once frequented by renowned artists and writers, Villa Paradiso has been elegantly restored and decorated. All rooms have panoramic views of the gardens or Mount Etna. The villa boasts a cordial and helpful staff, piano bar, panoramic roof garden, wine cellar, outdoor pool, and much more!
Hike Etna
Average Mileage
2-5 hour hikeRiding Terrain
Sandy and rockyAccommodations
Hotel Diodoro
The 4-star Hotel Villa Diodoro boasts a hillside position and an outdoor pool with panoramic sea views, a 5 minute walk from the historic center of Taormina. Rooms are air conditioned and bright.
Lipari Town Stroll
Average Mileage
2 hour hike or optional 16 mile bike rideRiding Terrain
Hike: town stroll; bike: hillyAccommodations
Villa Bougainville
The 4-star Villa Bougainville was designed with the intent of recreating a typical environment of Aeolian dwellings. All rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned and have a private terrace or balcony.
Kayak Around Vulcano
Accommodations
Villa Bougainville
The 4-star Villa Bougainville was designed with the intent of recreating a typical environment of Aeolian dwellings. All rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned and have a private terrace or balcony.
Night Hike at Stromboli
Riding Terrain
Rolling hillsAccommodations
Villa Bougainville
The 4-star Villa Bougainville was designed with the intent of recreating a typical environment of Aeolian dwellings. All rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned and have a private terrace or balcony.
Snorkeling at Panarea
Riding Terrain
Rolling hillsAccommodations
Villa Bougainville
The 4-star Villa Bougainville was designed with the intent of recreating a typical environment of Aeolian dwellings. All rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned and have a private terrace or balcony.
Salina by Bike
Accommodations
Villa Bougainville
The 4-star Villa Bougainville was designed with the intent of recreating a typical environment of Aeolian dwellings. All rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned and have a private terrace or balcony.
