Hike the Egadi Islands - 7 days touching ALL Egadi islands...walking

Marettimo is the favorite destination for those who love trekking immersed in the scents and colors of the Mediterranean.. This small island retains an incredible wealth of wildlife and the best way to appreciate the beauty and essence is to explore it on foot. In the company of our guide you will see sunsets, cliffs, beaches and artistic beauty living the island in an engaging and exciting way.

Comfortable and light luggage with adequate trekking equipment including shoes, backpack, hat. Due to the nature of the places visited this itinerary is not suitable for people with low mobility.

Punta Bassana

Punta Libeccio

Punta Troia

Favignana

Levanzo

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Arrival in Marettimo

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Once arrived at the airport, shuttle bus will pick you up to Trapani harbor where the ship will bring you to Marettimo where the hotel will be ready to welcom you. If your arrival occurs before 3 PM you may join a quick excursion to Punta Bassana peak where it will be possible to enjoy a stunning sunset. If your arrival is due after 3 PM you will have plenty of time to explore the island. Dinner will be free, overnight will follow.

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Punta Troia

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About 5.3 hours

Vertical descent: 686 m

Distance: 12 km

Today we will reach the highest elevation of the Egadi Islands, Mount Falcone (686 m) from which you can enjoy a unique view of the Sicilian coastline and the nearby islands of Levanzo and Favignana. Following a "dolomitic" path we will reach the crystal clear waters of Punta Troia where it will be possible to bathe and cool down after the first part of today's hike. Going back to the east coast we will return to the starting point. Dinner will be free and overnight follow.

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Punta Libeccio

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About 6.30 ore

Vertical descent: 742 m

Distance: 16 km

Today's route will be ring-shaped and more challenging than yesterday's but it will give great satisfaction: we will go over the north/south ridge to go down to Punta Libeccio where there are some wonderful inlets. The cliffs overlooking the sea and the crystal clear waters make it one of the most beautiful places on the island. This is surely the most important excursion of the whole trekking, really wonderful from the naturalistic and historical-cultural point of view (in fact we will find Roman houses and Byzantine evidences). Dinner will be free and overnight follow.

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Favignana

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Day four will be totally dedicated to relaxation: after breakfast and checkout, we will board the boat for an enjoyable trip that will take us to the island's marine reserve where it will be possible to stop and swim. In the afternoon, after baggage recollection, we will head Favignana by hydrofoil. After checking in at the accommodation facility there will be free time to explore the island. Free dinner and overnight.

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Levanzo

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Today we will travel to Levanzo, the smallest of the Egadi Islands: the quick journey from Favignana will bring you to destination in a short time so you wull be ready for the scheduled excursion obviously walking. This itinerary will stretch around the island and penetrate, inside the Grotta del Genovese which preserves the cave paintings of great beauty. In the evening return to Favignana. Free dinner and overnight stay.

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Favignana

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After breakfast, the day will be free to discover Favignana in the way you prefer. During the day will be organized a visit with wine tasting in a winery and overnight stay will follow.

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Back home

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Breakfast at the hotel. Free time available to visit the island. Transfer by hydrofoil and then by shuttle to the airport in time for the return flight.