Madeira Luxury Tour
Madeira – 8 days from $5,718: Luxury private tours, exclusive culinary experiences, and unforgettable adventures.
READ MORE...Begin your Sicilian Horizons journey in Catania and travel to Milazzo, where a hydrofoil takes you to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the island and unforgettable boat excursions to Panarea and Stromboli, witnessing the famous nighttime eruptions of the Sciara del Fuoco. Continue exploring Salina and Lingua with scenic swims before visiting Vulcano, known for its mud baths and black sand beaches. Return to the mainland and travel to beautiful Taormina, where you’ll have time to explore its historic center and iconic Greek Theatre before concluding your journey in Catania.
Arrival transfer to your hotel in Catania. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay. (D)
After a buffet breakfast, visit the picturesque fish market of Catania (except Sundays). Stop in the main square to admire the Cathedral and the Elephant Fountain, the symbol of the city. Depart for Syracuse (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and enjoy a guided visit of the Neapolis Archaeological Park, including the famous Greek Theatre, the Latomia del Paradiso, and the Ear of Dionysius. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the charming Baroque old town of Syracuse. Visit the Cathedral, built on the site of the Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Lunch will be at your leisure. Enjoy free time in Ortigia before your afternoon transfer to your hotel in Ragusa. Dinner at your leisure and overnight. (B)
After a buffet breakfast, enjoy a guided visit of the enchanting historic centre of Ragusa Ibla, renowned for its stunning Baroque palaces and churches. Together with seven other towns in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Modica, a jewel of Baroque art in Europe. Known as the “city of 100 churches,” Modica boasts remarkable monuments such as the Cathedral of San Pietro and the Church of San Giorgio, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tour then continues with a visit to an artisan chocolate workshop, where you will discover the traditional techniques behind the famous Modican chocolate. Return to the hotel to relax. Dinner at your leisure and overnight. (B)
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, depart by boat for Salina. Stop in the center of Santa Marina before continuing to circumnavigate the island, with a swim at Pollara, the beach featured in the film Il Postino. Free time for lunch, then continue to Lingua, home to an ancient salt lake that gave the island its name. Return to Lipari in the afternoon. Free time for shopping and dinner. Overnight. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by boat to Vulcano for a tour around the island. Upon arrival, enjoy a walk through the small town and relax on the beach. Free time for sightseeing, swimming, and relaxation before returning to Lipari in the afternoon. Free time for dinner and overnight. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Lipari and board the hydrofoil to Milazzo. Continue to Taormina with free time to explore the town at your leisure. Late in the afternoon, proceed to Catania. Accommodation at the hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight stay. (B)
After a buffet breakfast, transfer to Catania Airport for your departure. End of the tour. (B)