Walking In Sicily


enquire now 8 Days From NZD $2,920 pp twinshare
Small group
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Enjoy a week of walking among the diverse landscapes of eastern Sicily, based in a welcoming family-run hotel close to the beach in Giardini Naxos. Hikes include the lava and pumice strewn landscapes of iconic Mount Etna, Europe’s highest volcano and the Nebrodi Mountains National Park, one of Sicily’s wildest scenic places.

Aeolian Islands – Catch a ferry to the island of Vulcano and climb to the crater rim

Taormina and Syracusa – Time to explore the streets and ancient sites of these picturesque towns

Pantalica Gorge – Easy walking in a limestone gorge by an ancient UNESCO-listed necropolis

Itinerary

Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.

DAY 1 – Join trip at the seaside town of Giardini Naxos
DAY 2 – Walking on the slopes of Mount Etna
DAY 3 – Ferry to the Aeolian Island of Vulcano; crater climb
DAY 4 – Monte Venere walk with amazing coastal views
DAY 5 – Free day; options to visit Taormina or ‘Godfather’ mountain towns
DAY 6 – Walking in the Pantalica Gorge; visit to Syracusa
DAY 7 – Hiking in the Lake District of the Nebrodi Mountains
DAY 8 – Trip ends in Giardini Naxos

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 7

Lunch: 1

Dinner: 2

TRIP STAFF

Explore Tour Leader / Trek Guide

Boat Crew

Driver(s)

TRANSPORT

Bus

Boat

Ferry

ACCOMMODATION

7 nights comfortable hotel

WALKING GRADE:

Leisurely and Moderate

GROUP SIZE:

Trip maximum 16

 

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