Highlights
About the hotels
Taormina - Villa Schuler4*. Family-owned for 3 generations since 1905, the hotel is characterized by its refined ambience and informal atmosphere. Located in the historic center of Taormina, surrounded by its own extensive, subtropical, shady terraced gardens, its unique and quiet position offers stupendous views of Mount Etna and the Bay of Naxos.
Taormina – San Pietro 5*L. As the only Relais & Chateaux in Sicily this quiet and beautifully maintained retreat, a few minute walk from the center of Taormina, is encapsulated by the glorious Sicilian flora that flourishes in this part of the World. Breathtaking views.
Salina - Capofaro Malvasia & Resort 5* will host you in rooms looking on the painstakingly cultivated Malvasia vineyards, symbol of the Tasca d’Almerita Estates. And then the sea, a breath taking panorama till the opposite islands of Panarea and Stromboli.
Salina – Signum 4* hotel was created from a group of antique houses, and is surrounded by two beautiful inactive volcanoes, and the most lush greenery and aromatic perfumes of the island’s exquisite jasmine and citrus trees. Rooms have been furnished with antique furniture and quality accessories.
Panarea – Quartara 4*. The hotel is small, it has an atmosphere at once friendly and refined, for people who, though keeping in touch with the social life of the island, do not want to forego calm and relax. Only thirteen rooms blending the typical island style with the classical materials of Sicily, as floors in majolica-covered lava stone.
Programma
First day: Catania, Taormina
Arrive at the airport of Catania, meet your driver and transfer to Taormina. Accommodation in hotel. Have a walk in the historic center and this evening, consider a special dinner in a Michelin star restaurant.
Second day: Taormina
Our suggestion for the morning is a visit to the Greek Theatre. Later spend time exploring on your own, doing some shopping or just relaxing on the private beach of the hotel.
Third day: Taormina, Milazzo, Salina
Meet your driver and transfer to Milazzo harbour and departure by hydrofoil for the green, lush, introverted, lonely Salina. Accommodation in your hotel.
Don’t miss to visit Pollara beach. Fallen volcanic rocks have narrowed it to just a small stretch of sand but its beauty still leaves one breathless. It’s an amazing, exciting place surrounded by green blue waters and high cliffs that have no parallel in the whole world.
Among the rocks one can see a series of old boathouses where fishermen used to shelter their boats. In the hamlet of Pollara was filmed the Oscar winning film "Il Postino".
Forth day: Salina
Time for leisure. Our suggestion is to make a tour of the island by boat looking for the most beautiful creeks, and in the afternoon wondering by the narrow streets of the centre with its traditional shops. You won’t miss to taste a juicy “granita” in Lingua in our favourite bar, a must if you happen to be in this island.
Fifth day: Salina, Panarea
In the morning, transfer to the port and leaving by hydrofoil for the small, lovely, wild, trendy and VIP island of Panarea. Check-in in hotel.
You can have dinner at their refined restaurant and spend the night at the exclusive “Raya” disco club.
Sixth day: Panarea
Today you could discover Panarea by boat, the famous Cala Junco, set out in a way in which from the outside it isn't possible to see inside and this made it one of the favourite places of the Muslim pirate Drauth to carry out his raids.
In the evening we suggest an unforgettable experience: a boat trip by night till Stromboli island to admire a unique show, the “Sciara di Fuoco”: a black hollow where the lava flows fall from the volcano; by night, the flow look like fire waterfalls in the dark sea.
Seventh day: Panarea, Milazzo, Taormina
In the morning, transfer to the harbour and departure for Milazzo. Transfer to Taormina, to spend one more night in Taormina.
Eighth day: Taormina, Catania
Transfer to Catania airport and end of our services. Hope you enjoyed the trip.
Date & Quote
Available on request from mid April to mid October
Quote: on request
Including:
- 3 overnights stay in Taormina Grand Hotel S. Pietro 5*
- 2 overnights stay in Salina Hotel Signum 4*
- 2 overnights stay in Panarea Hotel Quartara 4*
- 7 full breakfast
- Transfers by private first class vehicle and driver as per program
- Hydrofoil transfers as per program
Not Including:
- Flights
- Personal Expenses
- Museum Entrance Tickets
- Everything not mentioned as included
- Local taxes
Booking & Cancellation Policy
HOW TO BOOK
You can initiate a booking by sending an enquiry by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephoning us directly 0039 091 583728, or sending an enquiry online at our website formwww.privatesicily.it . You will be contacted by a member of our staff within 48 hours (working days). We will send you a proposal and quote for the services required. Once we have receiced your written confirmation we will confirm all the service by issuing and sending via e-mail a pro-forma invoice. Please check this pro-forma invoice carefully as soon as you receive it and contact us immediately if there is any wrong information about you or the services confirmed.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
The tours marked as guaranteed departures will depart as scheduled with the minimum number of participants specified in each tour. We will confirm the tour 30 days before the scheduled day. We try to make every departure work and only cancel when absolutely necessary and we may decide to operate a tour with less than the normal minimum number of people.
If your tour is cancelled because the minimum size group is not met, you will have the option to either transfer to another tour or receive a full refund of the deposit paid.
PAYMENT
Usually to confirm your booking, we require a deposit of 30% of the total quote, and the balance is required 30 days before departure ; we will specify when different conditions apply in your pro-forma invoice.
CHANGES
Any changes to your confirmed booking, must be notified us in writing. Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet the requests. Changes in party size which result in a decrease in the overall cost of the booking will be treated as a partial cancellation and our normal cancellation charges will apply.
CANCELLATIONS
Any cancellation should be made in writing (by e-mail). Following penalties (% of total invoice) will be applied for cancellations made:
If different conditions apply, they will be specified in the booking process.
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