Walking In Sicily

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17396
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Giardini Naxos, Italy
  • Ends Giardini Naxos, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Varied hikes among eastern Sicily's diverse landscapes based close to historic Taormina
  • Walk on the lava strewn slopes of Mount Etna and visit the Aeolian island of Lipari
  • Explore quaint inland towns and the quiet trails of the Pantalica Gorge
Starting and ending in Giardini Naxos, the "Walking In Sicily" trip is a guided walking trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Castelmola and 4 other destinations in Italy. "Walking In Sicily" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Explore the diverse landscapes of eastern Sicily on this week-long walking holiday. Hike the lava-strewn slopes of Etna, walk through the limestone gorge of Pantalica and trek the coast with sweeping views of the Ionian Sea. At the end of each day, unwind at a family-run hotel by the seafront in picturesque Giardini Naxos.



Lipari Island - Tour the largest island in the Aeolian archipelago, getting to know the history and landscapes of the region.



Mount Etna - Hike the northern slopes of Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.



Taormina and Syracusa - Get lost amongst the winding streets and ancient sites of these two quintessential Sicilian towns.



Pantalica Gorge - Take an easy walk through the limestone gorge, situated by a UNESCO-listed necropolis.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • 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 Lipari; island tour
  • Day 4 : Monte Venere walk with amazing coastal views
  • Day 5 : Free day; options to visit Taormina or 'Godfather' mountain towns
  • Day 6 : Hiking in the Pantalica Gorge; visit to Syracusa
  • Day 7 : Walks among the typical mountain towns of Castiglione and Francavilla
  • Day 8 : Trip ends in Giardini Naxos
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Hotel Villa Linda (7 nights)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Boat
  • Ferry
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Boat Crew
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Giardini Naxos are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Walking In Sicily tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking In Sicily tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Walking In Sicily tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Walking In Sicily tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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