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Things to do in Catania Sicily, Italy: the 10 best experiences

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4.72 1447 reviews

- Daniela Aronica
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sab 22 mar, 11:004 pp1 hour
Pleasant experience ... only flaw that those who accompanied us were not very good company ...
Answer from the host:Hi. Thank you...sometimes we are a little tired. Understand us...
- Antonino R.
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dom 23 feb, 11:002 pp1 hour
Pleasant day surrounded by nature.... Alessandra, the hostess, very kind and helpful.
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- Mariachiara C.
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dom 5 gen, 11:003 pp2 hours
Beautiful experience, Alessandra the super helpful and kind guide, allowed us to spend two hours of total relaxation surrounded by nature
- Gianluca C.
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gio 2 gen, 11:004 pp1 hour
Everything very nice, very kind owner Alessandra, very quiet horses, perfect activity for those who have never been on horseback, there is a very short stretch of bumpy road, but the ride is worth the experienc...more
- Federica Pittalá
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sab 28 dic, 15:002 pp1 hour
Beautiful experience!
Answer from the host:Thank you very much until next time!
- Elena Di Fede
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dom 27 ott, 11:001 pp1 hour
Gorgeous!
Answer from the host:Thank you very much...see you soon 😘

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Wine tasting at Castellaro Estate in Lipari
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Lipari (ME), Sicily

4.7 (487)

Wine tasting at Castellaro Estate in Lipari

Wine Tasting at Castellaro Estate in Lipari is an experience dedicated to those who love wine and want to have a total Sicilian experience between Lipari and Etna. 

You will walk through the estate's winery, where you will be shown the production methods of the Sicilian wines produced by the winery, and in its vineyard.

Afterwards, you will be able to choose from 3 different tastings.

Island in the Glass

The tasting includes 3 glasses of wine: 

    •    Bianco Porticello Terre Siciliane Bianco IGT 
    •    Ypsilon Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT
    •    Rosa Caolino Rosato IGT 

The tasting is accompanied by a board with a selection of cured meats, cheeses, vegetables and patè of capers Bio. Homemade bread and extra virgin olive oil from Etna will also be served.

The Classics

The tasting includes 3 glasses of wine: 

    •    Pumice White
    •    Black Obsidian
    •    Malvasia delle Lipari DOC

The tasting is accompanied by a cutting board with a selection of cured meats, cheeses and patè of Organic capers. Homemade bread, extra virgin olive oil from Etna and artisanal sesamini will also be served.

Toast to the sun

This experience includes a short tour of the winery and a walk through the vineyard. The tasting includes 4 glasses of wine: 

    •    1 glass of wine at vantage point with views of Alicudi, Filicudi and Salina
    •    2 glasses of wine served on the terrace accompanied by 2 cutting boards
    •    1 glass of Malvasia delle Lipari DOC

Sunset tasting is accompanied by artisanal cookies.

The experience lasts about two hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste.

Picnic in the vineyard on Lipari
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Half-day boat excursion to St. Anthony's Bay
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Day boat trip to Panarea and Stromboli from Milazzo
Boat

Milazzo (ME), Sicily

5 (52)

Day boat trip to Panarea and Stromboli from Milazzo

This boat tour to the Aeolian Islands allows you to admire the beauty of Panarea and Stromboli and the beautiful islets that surround them. 

The departure is scheduled from the port Santa Maria Maggiore. The first stop will be at one of the most suggestive spots of Panarea: the Bay of Cala Junco where you can enjoy a swim of the turquoise waters or relax in the sun.

The navigation will then continue to the islets of of Basiluzzo, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo and Lisca Nera, which form a small archipelago between Lipari and the island of Stromboli. 

Next you will reach Stromboli, the most striking island in the archipelago and home to one of the three still active volcanoes in Italy.

You can also stop at Ginostra, a small hamlet of Stromboli with a terrace where you can enjoy an aperitif overlooking all the other Aeolian Islands.

The next stop will be; Strombolicchio, a small volcanic island where you can stroll through the narrow streets of the village center among the green fig trees, caper plants and colorful bougainvillea.

You will also have the chance to admire the Sciara del Fuoco and spectacular volcanic explosions under a starry sky before heading back toward the port of departure.

You can choose from 2 different options. The itinerary is the same, the departure and return times change.

Daily tour

You can choose between two boats with different capacities: one for maximum 5 people and one for maximum 12 people.

Departure is scheduled at 9 am and return around 7 pm.

Afternoon and evening tour

This experience allows you to depart at 12 noon and return around 10 pm. The maximum capacity of the boat is 12 people.

Aeolian Islands Boat Day from Milazzo
Boat

Milazzo (ME), Sicily

5 (52)

Aeolian Islands Boat Day from Milazzo

This tour departing from Milazzo offers you the opportunity to admire the islands of the Aeolian Archipelago: Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea and Stromboli.

The departure is scheduled from the port Santa Maria Maggiore. The first swimming stop will be at Punta dell’Asino, in front of the black sand beach of the same name.

Returning to the subcoastal navigation you will admire the extraordinary beauty of Vulcano Island, with its strong smell of sulfur. You will also observe the richest and most interesting part of the island: the Pools of Venus and the Horse Cave.

You will then proceed to the “Faraglioni of Lipari” the white rock mountains and the very famous pumice quarries. Here you can make your second swimmming stop.

The navigation will continue toward Panarea and you can enjoy another swim in one of the most fascinating spots on the island: the Bay of Cala Junco.

Next, you will skirt the rocky coastline and Aeolian houses with terraces overlooking the sea on the islets of Basiluzzo, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo and Lisca Nera.

Sailing will continue to Stromboli, the most striking island in the archipelago for the extraordinary phenomenon of the Sciara del Fuoco.

You will have the opportunity to make a stop at Ginostra, a small hamlet of Stromboli, where you can enjoy an aperitif with a view of all the other Aeolian Islands.

Once back on board you will be able to admire the volcanic explosions under the famous volcano called "Iddu".

Depending on your group, you can choose between the boat with maximum capacity of 5 people and the boat with capacity of 12 people. The itinerary is the same.

Experiences near Marzamemi

Half-day boat tour with snorkeling and aperitif in Marzamemi
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Half-day dinghy trip to Marzamemi and Capo Passero from Avola
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Boat Tour to Marzamemi with typical lunch on board
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Morning Boat Tour along the coast of Marzamemi from Avola
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Afternoon Boat Tour with stop in Marzamemi and aperitif at sunset from Avola
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