The cycling and hiking tours involve larger and more challenging climbs. A certain basic level of fitness is therefore required. You will do the tours in a group, accompanied by an experienced tour guide. However, there is also the possibility to do the tours on your own.

Individual arrival in Catania and organized transfer to Milazzo (departure 3.30 pm). At 6 pm embarkation begins in Milazzo at the port including welcome drink and presentation of the itinerary.

The first bike ride today will take you from Milazzo to Capo die Milazzo, where there is the possibility to swim in the naturally formed sea basin "Venus Basin". Back in town there will be time to visit the castle and the historic center.

Today the Sundial sets course for the island of Vulcano, which lives up to its name. By bicycle you will explore the hinterland and the village of Piano. In the afternoon you have free time: hike to the crater of Vulcano della Fossa, take a bath in the sulfur mud or swim in the sea between bubbling fumalores.

After breakfast you will head to the smallest of the Lipari Islands: Panarea. Out of the way, the Sundial will make small stops on the mini-islands of Lisca Bianca, Bottara and Dattilo to give you the opportunity for a jump into the clear sea. After a lunch break on Panarea you sail on to Stromboli. From the water you will have a beautiful view of the famous "fire slide", over which lava flows from the crater of the volcano again and again. In the late afternoon, you will take a hike to a beautiful viewpoint where you will enjoy a picnic dinner together. Today you will spend the night in a sheltered hostel near Stromboli.

After breakfast, you will head back to Panarea for a hike that will take you along the beach to the village of Drautto. After a picnic lunch at noon, you will return aboard the Sundial and cross over to the island of Salina.

You will start the day with a bike ride across the island of Salina. From Santa Marina you will go to Pollara, a historical village with a fantastic view over the island. Then you will cycle to the southernmost point of Salina, Punta Lingua. After the bike ride, the Sundial will take you to the island of Lipari, whose namesake village you can explore in the evening.

Today the tour will take you along the beautiful coast of Lipari to the panoramic point Quattrocchi, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch. Back in Lipari, you will have time to explore the center before returning to Milazzo by boat. In Milazzo you will spend the last night of your trip aboard the Sundial.

Disembarkation after breakfast from 9 am, transfer to the airport and individual departure.

Day 8: Milazzo – Villafranca – Messina, approx. 40 km
Today you will leave the Sundial for Villafranca Tirrena by transfer van. Once there, the bicycles for your tour towards Messina will be waiting. Along the northeast coast of Sicily you will pass through pine forests, small villages and finally along the lake Lago die Ganziri. Once in Messina, you can admire one of the largest astronomical clocks in the world, or visit one of the local restaurants. Overnight stay in a Bed&Breakfast.

Day 9: Messina – Giampilieri Marina – Taormina, approx. 35 km
The day starts again with a transfer to the coastal town of Giampilieri Marina. Today’s bike ride will take you past beautiful beaches of the Sicilian coast. Don’t miss the view from the castle of Capo Sant’Alessio before you reach Taormina. 

Day 10: Taormina – Riposto – Catania, approx. 43 km
Your last cycling day starts with a tour to the fascinating gorges of Alcantara. Take a dip in the cool Alcantare River and admire the gorges formed by lava rock. Then continue to Riposto, whose fish market is not to be missed! In the afternoon you will be transferred to Catania, where you will have time to explore the old town.

Day 11: Catania
Transfer to the airport and individual departure