Nature Lover's 14-Day Itinerary in Sicily

  1. Day 1: Vendicari Nature Reserve
    1 hour 10 minutes (58.7 km) from Catania Fontanarossa Airport

    Bird Watching Heaven

  2. Day 2: Scala dei Turchi
    1 hour 32 minutes (135 km) from Vendicari Nature Reserve

    Dramatic White Cliffs

  3. Day 3: Mount Etna and its National Park
    2 hours 14 minutes (104 km) from Scala dei Turchi

    Active Volcano Trek

  4. Day 4: Ragusa's Countryside
    1 hour 22 minutes (82.5 km) from Mount Etna

    Scenic Bike Ride

  5. Day 5: Isola Bella
    1 hour 50 minutes (162 km) from Ragusa's Countryside

    Tiny Pearl

  6. Day 6: Zingaro Nature Reserve
    4 hours 6 minutes (332 km) from Isola Bella

    Hiking Paradise

  7. Day 7: Mount Cofano Nature Reserve
    1 hour 33 minutes (76.5 km) from Zingaro Nature Reserve

    Off-The-Beaten-Path Trek

  8. Day 8: Madonie Regional Natural Park
    2 hours 34 minutes (180 km) from Mount Cofano Nature Reserve

    Lush Green Escape

  9. Day 9: Lipari
    3 hours 6 minutes (220 km) from Madonie Regional Natural Park

    Secluded Volcanic Islands

  10. Day 10: Valley of the Temples
    1 hour 40 minutes (190 km) from Lipari

    Archeological Gem

  11. Day 11: Aci Trezza and its Cyclops Rocks
    3 hours 2 minutes (239 km) from Valley of the Temples

    Mythology's Marvel

  12. Day 12: Alcantara Gorges
    48 minutes (44.6 km) from Aci Trezza and its Cyclops Rocks

    Jaw-Dropping Canyon

  13. Day 13: Cava Grande del Cassibile
    1 hour 33 minutes (112 km) from Alcantara Gorges

    Swimming at Oasis

  14. Day 14: Riserva Naturale Torre Salsa
    1 hour 29 minutes (147 km) from Cava Grande del Cassibile

    Secluded Paradise Beach

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Vendicari Nature Reserve (€8, 2 hours)
  • Scala dei Turchi (Free, 1 hour)
  • Mount Etna and its National Park (€67, 5-6 hours)
  • Ragusa's Countryside (€20 bike rental, 3-4 hours)
  • Isola Bella (€4, 1-2 hours)
  • Zingaro Nature Reserve (€5, 4-6 hours)
  • Mount Cofano Nature Reserve (Free, 2-3 hours)
  • Madonie Regional Natural Park (Free, 4-5 hours)
  • Lipari (€30 ferry, 6-8 hours)
  • Valley of the Temples (€10, 2-3 hours)
  • Aci Trezza and its Cyclops Rocks (Free, 1-2 hours)
  • Alcantara Gorges (€1.5, 2 hours)
  • Cava Grande del Cassibile (Free, 4-6 hours)
  • Riserva Naturale Torre Salsa (Free, 2-4 hours)
  • Total Estimated Costs (Excluding Flights and Accommodation) = €145.5

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore other nature reserves such as Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve or Vendicari Nature Reserve. Alternatively, you could add cultural visits in major cities such as Palermo, Catania, and Syracuse. If you have less time, consider shortening your visits and choose the locations that intrigue you the most. You may also need to adjust your itinerary based on weather conditions as outdoor activities are highly affected by rain or snow.

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