Why choose this Sicily tour ?
This is a Group Tour 6 hours sailing experience (from 10am to 16pm). We will cruise through the Gulf of Catania, see the Etna and Catania by the sea, sailing along the Coast of the Cyclops, swim in front the Ulisse’s Grotto. At Lunch time we will go first in front the medieval Castle of Aci Castello, then we will stop the boat in front of the Faraglioni Rocks near the natural reserve “Isole dei CICLOPI”, there you can go dive or snorkeling renting the equipment (Extra option) or have fun swimming around the sailboat in that crystal waters. In the while time we will prepare the lunch on board to let you enjoy a typical sicilian menu prepared on board from our sailor chef. At the end we will set the sail to go back to Catania port and we will provide some sailing notions or we can continue with the party on boat.
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What makes Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour a unique experience ?
We will start out Tour from our base.
Club Nautico Catania.
Cyclops Islands into the Natural Reserve of the Cyclops.
The Medieval castle by the sea. The castle is situated on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the sea. It was built in 1076 by the Normans upon the foundations of a 7th-century Byzantine fortification. In 1169, Aci Castello started to expand after an eruption of Mount Etna made the towns in its vicinity uninhabitable
Cruising along the coast of the vulcano, you will see the Mount etna smoking on top, and you will go where Etna was born. We will sail through the place where the Submarine Volcanic activity first took place about 500,000 years ago, with eruptions occurring beneath the sea off the ancient coastline of Sicily.
Ognina is the maritime quarter and the main fishing pole of Catania.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- At the beginning of the tour you will be registered at the Crew List.
- Please inform us if you have: ª Dietary restrictions/allergies ª Physical ailments or limitations ª Medical conditions You do not need sailing skills but please inform us prior if there will be anyone on board who will not be able to swim.
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- Sailing to Cyclops Islands Group Tour
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- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Beverages
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- Please bring your towel, swimsuit, sunglasses an sunblock.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Sicilian Sailing Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 77 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
