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East Coast of Sicily From Taormina to Portopalo. Cook on board

Italy:

Sicily

Duration:

6 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

October - December

Boarding from:

Marina di Riposto Porto Dell'Etna

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Sergio T.

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

Sergio and Carmen have decided for years to live on a sailing boat and organize cruises along the coasts and islands of Sicily, so with a lot of experience behind them, they are waiting for you on board their 16-meter sailboat to make you discover the beauty of the east coast of Sicily.


From the renowned Taormina to the most extreme southern tip of Europe Portopalo, also passing through Catania, Syracuse and Marzamemi. With the possibility of excursions to the highest active volcano in Europe: Mount Etna

All this will delight you with our typical Sicilian cuisine.

Our holiday will be full of relaxation, sailing, fun, good food and beautiful people.

€625

6 days - 7 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

Bavaria 50 - 2004

Type

Sailboat

Length

15 m.

Toilets

3

Cabins

5

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Marina di Riposto Porto Dell'Etna.

Check-in: 7:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Marina di Riposto Porto Dell'Etna.

Check-out: 8:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday

Boarding from 19:30 at the port of Etna Riposto CT, accommodation in the cabins, briefing, dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight stay.

Leg 2

Sunday

The adventure begins!! For those who want a guided excursion to the highest volcano in Europe to admire the last lava flow up close with expert guides (highly recommended experience),

for those who do not want to sail Riposto Taormina with swimming, lunch and return afternoon to the port, dinner and overnight stay.

Leg 3

Monday

We cast off the moorings to head full sail towards Syracuse passing through the bay of Brucoli where we will stop for swimming and lunch, late afternoon arrival in Ortigia in Syracuse, visit of the island, characteristic historic center of Syracuse where you can perceive centuries of history, art and culture. In fact, it is enough to walk through the streets of Ortigia to appreciate what it has to offer including gardens, squares, baroque palaces and the splendid Arethusa Fountain; continuing through the small streets, the gaze focuses on the characteristic views and then, suddenly, opens onto the large square where the majestic Cathedral of Syracuse stands, once the temple dedicated to Athena, one of the most beautiful examples of Sicilian Baroque. But there are so many things to see.

At sunset the island magically turns red and the walk begins in the many alleys full of shops and typical clubs with live music until late in the evening.

Leg 4

Tuesday

We set sail in the direction of Marzamemi, along the way you can admire the marine reserve of Plemmiro, Ognina di Siracusa and the nature reserve of Vendicari, lunch and baths, late afternoon arrival at the port of Marzamemi visit of the seaside village once inhabited by local fishermen today a tourist destination in the extreme south of Sicily.

Leg 5

Wednesday

Departure for Portopalo, the most extreme place in southern Europe, relaxation and swimming in the spectacular Caribbean sea. Late afternoon return to Ortigia (Syracuse), dinner and overnight stay.

Leg 6

Thursday

Let's set sail! Direction Catania, sailing for about 27 miles with a stop for swimming and lunch in Brucoli, late afternoon arrival at the port of Catania, aperitif and getting ready to visit the center of Catania rich in history, culture and nightlife. If hunger is felt, there is certainly no shortage of typical Sicilian trattorias.

Leg 7

Friday

Let's set sail! Direction Riposto, sailing of about 27 miles with passage from Aci Trezza where we can admire the majestic Faraglioni of Polyphemus, arrival in the afternoon at the port of Etna Marina di Riposto, shower, relaxation and visit to the historic center of the renowned Taormina.

Leg 8

Saturday

Unfortunately, the holiday ends with kisses, hugs and disembarkation by 8 am.


The program may be subject to change depending on weather and sea conditions

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Sergio T.

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.0/5

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40

reviews

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Conquering the Aeolian Islands - Cook on board

07/28/2025

Gianluca M.

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Italy

Sergio is really smart! He knows his stuff and his cuisine is unforgettable. Even if the sea is not really my environment and I suffer a lot from the heat, and how hot, I do not rule out the possibility of returning. Thank you
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Achieving the Aeolian Islands !!!

07/5/2021

Elena M.

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Italy

WONDERFUL WEEK. SERGIO AND CARMEN WERE TRULY EXCEPTIONAL. THEIR PROFESSIONALISM WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS HOLIDAY. ATTENTIVE, PRECISE AND SCRUPULOUS WITH THE WHOLE CREW. THE BOAT COZY AND WELL MAINTAINED. YOU DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THE HOLIDAY WITH THEM. SHE IS SUNNY AND VERY EMPATHETIC. HE IS SCHOVO AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE STRICT... BUT I WOULD SAY SIMPLY PRACTICAL. THANK YOU AGAIN BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE THAT I WILL CERTAINLY REPEAT.
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Achieving the Aeolian Islands !!!

10/5/2020

Vieri A.

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Italy

Great weather, good company and the relaxing slowness of life on a boat... it was what I was looking for and what I found !! returning to the boat after so many years and finding a skipper like Sergio, it couldn't have gone better !! It was the added value to this experience, thank you very much !! Vieri
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Achieving the Aeolian Islands !!!

09/28/2020

giuseppe f.

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Italy

Good Skipper but much less as hospitality. I was treated badly by the skipper throughout the holiday . The holiday itself is very nice

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