✦ Western Sicily and the islands – additions to the excursions

Соляные поля и мельницы Марсалы

Additions to tours in Sicily

Additional programs for the western part of Sicily, coastal towns, and island destinations.

Other additions to Sicily:


Marsala and salt production

Соляные поля и мельницы Марсалы

Salt pans, mills, and sunset over Stagnone

The tour introduces traditional sea salt production. Guests will see salt pans and historical mills, and closer to the evening, they can watch the sunset with an aperitif against the backdrop of the lagoon.

What is included in the program

  • Saline dello Stagnone
  • history of salt production
  • windmills
  • sunset aperitif

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Wine Marsala

Вино Marsala с Сицилии

The history of the famous wine and acquaintance with wineries

The route reveals Marsala through its winemaking tradition. You can visit a large historical estate or a small family winery, see the production, and finish the program with a tasting.

What is included in the program

  • one or several wineries
  • history of Marsala wine
  • production facilities and cellars
  • tasting

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Bicycle ride among the salt fields of Marsala

Соляные поля между Трапани и Марсалой

Calm route between the lagoon, vineyards, and mills

The bike route goes along small roads next to the salt fields and vineyards. There are stops for photos along the way; the program can be supplemented with a winery and tasting.

What is included in the program

  • bike route
  • salt fields and mills
  • vineyards and rural roads
  • winery — optional

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Favignana and the heritage of tuna fishing

Бухта Фавиньяны

The history of the island through the sea and fishing traditions

The thematic route is dedicated to traditional tuna fishing and processing, closely linked to the history of Favignana. The cultural part can be completed with a tasting of local fish products and a walk by the sea.

What is included in the program

  • history of tonnara
  • fishing traditions
  • walk around the island
  • tasting of fish products

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Lipari

Порт Липари на Сицилии

The main city of the archipelago and volcanic landscapes

Lipari can be presented as a standalone destination of the Aeolian Islands. A city walk, views of the sea, and acquaintance with the volcanic origin of the archipelago create a calm program for the day.

What is included in the program

  • the city of Lipari
  • panoramic points
  • volcanic landscapes
  • marine part — according to the chosen route

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Vulcano

Кратер острова Вулкано

Volcanic island, sea, and unusual relief

The island of Vulcano is suitable for a separate nature program. The route can be built around volcanic landscapes, panoramic points, and marine stops, adjusting the load to the guests.

What is included in the program

  • acquaintance with the island
  • volcanic relief
  • panoramic views
  • swimming or walking — according to conditions

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Stromboli at sunset

Стромболи в сумерках

Evening sea trip to an active volcano

The sea outing is planned for the second half of the day to approach Stromboli in the evening light. The program can include swimming, an aperitif, or dinner; the exact route is determined by the weather, navigation rules, and current conditions.

What is included in the program

  • boat trip around Stromboli
  • sunset from the water
  • stop for swimming — according to conditions
  • aperitif or dinner — according to the program

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Pantelleria natural sauna and thermal baths

Вулканическое побережье Пантеллерии

Volcanic island and natural thermal places

A day in Pantelleria combines volcanic landscapes, natural thermal places, swimming, and a walk around the island. The route can include acquaintance with dammusi — traditional stone houses.

What is included in the program

  • natural thermal places
  • swimming
  • volcanic landscapes
  • traditional dammusi

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Ustica diving and sea trip

Морской заповедник острова Устика

Marine reserve for divers and snorkeling enthusiasts

For experienced divers, several dives can be organized, while for other guests, a lighter day with snorkeling and a sea trip. The program is tailored to the skill level of the participants.

What is included in the program

  • diving
  • snorkeling
  • marine reserve
  • boat trip

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


Marzamemi fishing village

Лодка у побережья Марцамеми

Old tonnara, maritime history, and gastronomy

Marzamemi combines the atmosphere of a fishing village with the history of traditional tuna fishing and processing. After the walk, a tasting of fish and seafood can be organized.

What is included in the program

  • historical fishing village
  • heritage of tonnara
  • walk by the sea
  • tasting of fish products

You can add this to the main tour of Sicily or order it as a separate program.


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