Cyclops Islands Boat Trip + Lunch

Would you like to taste Sicilian wine and sail along the coasts of Aci Trezza? Combine both plans on the same day by booking this activity that includes a boat trip around the Cyclops Islands and a wine tasting!

Tour Details

At the indicated time we'll meet at Via Ricca in Aci Trezza. From here, we'll walk to the harbour to get on the boat that will take us to the Marine Protected Area of the Cyclops Islands. Let's set sail!

The boat trip around the Cyclops Islands lasts about two hours, allowing you to admire the beauty of this small Italian archipelago, named after the legend of the voyage of Ulysses. We will share insights about this myth as we depart from Aci Trezza.

We'll first see the Isola di Lachea, the largest of the Cyclops islands, discussing its archaeological wealth, including tombs and late Roman artefacts.

As we sail, we will also view the Faraglione Grande and Faraglione Piccolo, exploring their links to the eruptions of Etna.

Before returning to the mainland, we'll see the Norman castle of Aci Castello and the Ulysses caves, with an option to swim.

Upon docking, a delicious lunch with typical Sicilian products will be served, including arancino di riso catanese, baked onions, cartocciata alla parmigiana, accompanied by wine, water, and a Sicilian dessert of almond paste.

After 3 hours in total, the activity will conclude, returning to the starting point.