Experience

Sicily & Aeolian Islands

12 – 19 Sept 2026 Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy

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Overview

Dates
12 – 19 Sept 2026
Duration
8 days
Daily time
12:00–18:00
Departure
Castiglione di Sicilia, Italy
Captain
Zakhar Bratyakin

Route & Itinerary

Day 1 — Portorosa Marina Yachting

Arrival, check-in, yacht briefing, crew introduction.

Day 2 — Marina di Porto Pignataro

First sail into the Aeolian Islands atmosphere.

Day 3 — Marina Messina del Nettuno

Coastal sailing and exploring Messina region.

Day 4 — Porto di Riposto

Sailing along eastern Sicily with views of Mount Etna.

Day 5 — Siracusa

Historic city stop, culture, food, and evening in port.

Day 6 — Marina dello Stretto

Relaxed sailing through iconic Strait of Messina area.

Day 7 — Return to Portorosa

Final sailing day and celebration with the crew.

Experience Highlights

• Sailing around the Aeolian Islands

• Views of Mount Etna from the sea

• Authentic Sicilian towns & harbors

• Italian cuisine, wine, and coastal culture

• Cinematic “Godfather-style” atmosphere

• Relaxed Mediterranean sailing lifestyle

Included / Not Included

Included:

• Accommodation in double cabin (catamaran)

• Captain services

• Bed linen & towels

• Final cleaning

• Sailing experience & route

Not Included:

• Flights

• Transfers

• Travel insurance

• Onboard expenses (fuel, food, marina fees)

• Refundable deposit

Route

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    Start

    Sat 12 Sept

Your captain

Zakhar Bratyakin

Zakhar Bratyakin

Captain · English, Russian

I'm Captain Zak: a skipper, organizer of author's trips, and a former top manager who once chose not the office and workaholism, but freedom under sail.

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