Day 1 – Palermo

Palermo'scalling card is its churches, of which there are almost 300.

Palermo's historic center Cuattro Canti is considered the second largest in Italy.

Worth seeing:

·       The Norman Palace complex with the Palatine Royal Chapel

·       The Royal Palace complex

·       Palaces of Chiaramonte, Abatelis and Schiafante

·       Pretoria Fountain

·       Capuchin Catacombs

·       Lookout on Monte Pellegrino (600 m), where you can enjoy an impressive panorama of the city and the sea

·       Sicilian Baroque in Casa Professa

·       The Sicilian Puppet Theater, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site

In the evening, we recommend an opera at the Massimo Theater, the largest theater in Italy and the third largest in Europe. For dinner you can book a table in one of the excellent Michelin restaurants - Bye Bye Blues (chef is the first woman to receive a Michelin star).

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Day 2 – Vulcano

The island of Vulcano remained uninhabited due to periodic eruptions until 1888.

Today it is the closest island to the coast of Sicily. It was here that the last volcano of the archipelago was born. One of the reasons to go to the island of Vulcano is the opportunity to try the cleansing effect of mud baths, and afterwards - to plunge into the bubbling, like a Jacuzzi, sea, where gas bubbles burst through the seabed.

If you feel like a walk, be sure to climb up to the crater of the extinct volcano - from there you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the island itself and the other six islands of the archipelago. In good weather you can also see the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily near Messina. You can book a table on the beautiful terrace overlooking neighboring Lipari at Il Cappero, a one Michelin-star restaurant.

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Day 3 – Lipari

Lipari is the largest island of the archipelago that gave it its name. Without exaggeration, it can be called a true open-air museum. The main attractions of Lipari, besides the wonderful and cozy beaches, are the streams of frozen obsidian and the caves in the pumice rocks where this valuable mineral ismined.

We also recommend visiting:

·       Monte Chirica, the highest mountain on the island: from a height of 602 meters you can admire the whole archipelago. On it you can visit the Citadel

·       The main street of Lipari

·       The magnificent white pumice beaches between Canneto and Akakalda.

Toward evening, dine at Trattoria Del Vicolo. This restaurant will impress you with its interesting presentation and very cozy atmosphere.  

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Day 4 – Salina

The island of Salina has been made famous by filmmakers. One of the most touching and beautiful films in the history of Italian cinema, Massimo Troisi's last film, The Postman, was shot here. It is the remnant of two extinct volcanoes at once, which gave the island its first name, Dimim, which means twins.

Salina is the most visited island of the archipelago thanks to its excellent yachting infrastructure, chic beaches and stores.

In Italy and beyond, Salina is known for its amber wine “malvasia” and excellent capers.

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Day 5 – Stromboli

The island of Stromboli is famous for its active volcano, whose cone is always smoking and spews small jets of lava almost every 15 minutes - a kind of natural beacon for sailors. The lava flow of the Stromboli volcano can be seen at night more than 30 miles away.

Thanks to the volcano, the island of Stromboli has taken on a distinctly black color - the island's roads and the sand on the beach are black. If you are interested in hiking, you can go on a guided climbing excursion to the volcano vent. The climb lasts about 4 hours.

Dine on the freshest seafood at the Punta Lena restaurant.

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Day 6 – Capri

An hour from Positano and three miles from the mainland lies the marvelous island of Capri, a legendary celebrity resort since ancient Greece.

It is the perfect place for snorkeling at the foot of the cliffs. The rugged coastline is perfect for watching from a yacht. The island's main hilltop town can be reached via a winding mountain road or by cable car, which climbs to Capri's highest point.

Capri has a huge number of chic bars and boutiques. We would suggest booking a table forthe evening at L'Olivo - two Michelin stars and chef Andrea Migliaccio guarantee spectacular service and divine seafood.

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Day 7 – Iskia

The transfer to Ischia, an island of volcanic origin, will take about an hour and a half. It is the largest island in the Gulf of Naples.

On the territory of the island there are:

·       Three extinct volcanoes: Epomeo (height 789 m the highest point of the island), Trabotti and Monte Vezzi;

·       The tuff rock Fungo, the symbol of the island;

·       AragoneseCastle, a fortress connected to the island by a 220 meter bridge;

·       Cartaromana Cove, where you will find the best thermal springs. From April to November, visitors can take geothermal baths in 22 pools. Their water temperature ranges from 22 to 41 degrees and the springs have a unique chemical composition. There is also an Olympic pool with sea water, a grotto with a Roman sauna, and a Japanese bath.

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Day 8 – Neapol

Naples is the third largest city in the country and the largest center of its southern territories. It is a bizarre cocktail of amazing ingredients: glorious history and rich culture, mild Mediterranean climate, expressive character of the locals and delicious food.

Naples is the birthplace of Italian pizza! The world's first pizzeria Antica Port'Alba was opened in Naples in 1830. It is still open today and you can stop there for lunch on the day you arrive.

On the same day, don't miss the opportunity to stroll around Naples with a professional guide. In the city you will see three imposing thirteenth century castles, which are known as Castel Nuovo, Castel dell'Ovo and Castel Sant'Elmo. The Royal Palace dates back to the seventeenth century and is one of the largest structures in the city.

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