But before we start, let me give you an overview of our itinerary. The places we visit throughout this trip are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Trapani<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- San Vito Lo Capo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Zingaro Nature Reserve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Palermo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
After Matteo and Sofia have showed you around Sardinia, it is time for me (Sophie) and Jonas, to get to know another amazing Italian island; Sicily<\/strong>. Since we both do not speak Italian, we are quite curious about how this will go and let me tell you\u2026 there will be some funny situations, but using our hands and feet (and the translator on our phone), we will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After checking for a fifth time if all the equipment is packed, we both have our passports, and we are sufficiently caffeinated, our journey begins with a flight from Vienna Airport to Palermo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAY 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After landing at the airport in Palermo in the afternoon, we immediately head to get our rental car, since we still have to make our way to Trapani<\/strong>, where our official route starts. After deciding on a music genre we both enjoy (this process took way longer than it should have), we are ready to hit the road. The very bumpy road<\/strong>. So when booking your rental car, maybe go for something more… robust. Thank me later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, after about a 1.5 hours drive, we arrive at Trapani, where we quickly check into the hotel, and make our way to the centre, to explore this charming city and soak in the last rays of sun<\/strong>. And of course get pizza. Because what would be a day in Italy without pizza. We decide to get take-away and eat our pizza at the beach<\/strong>, as the sun sets exactly over the ocean<\/strong>, and creates an unbelievably beautiful atmosphere, with all sorts of pink, orange and blue filling the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The sky around Trapani during sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Happy, well-fed and a bit tired from the journey, we return to the hotel to get a good night’s sleep, before we start our adventure to the Egadi Islands the next day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAY 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bright and early, we get up, have breakfast and then drive to the port of Trapani <\/strong>for our first boat trip. Today\u2019s destination: Egadi Islands including Favignana and Levanzo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are welcomed by the crew of Egadi Escursioni<\/strong>, the first operator we meet on this trip. We have a full day of exploration ahead of us, and after enjoying the morning breeze on the boat, we already reach our first destination; the island of Favignana<\/strong>, likely the most famous one of the islands. We wander through the charming streets, <\/strong>treat us to some ice cream (because it is very sunny and hot), and do some sightseeing<\/strong>. You can either explore the island<\/strong> by yourself, or join one of the guided tours. We go for the first option to have more flexibility. The island is beautiful, and we are in awe as we board the boat again after about two hours to continue our journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Spiaggia Praia at Favignana Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n On the boat, we pass some beautiful caves and bays, and before we head to the next stop, the boat anchors in the crystal-clear, turquoise water for a swim stop<\/strong>. Of course, Jonas and I came prepared, so we brought our swimsuits and took a plunge in the (according to me refreshing, according to Jonas too cold) water. After drying off, the crew is serving pasta and fruit<\/strong>, and combined with the homemade wine<\/strong> and the sun on our skin, we are super happy and excited for the next (and sadly last) stop; Levanzo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The island of Levanzo <\/strong>is less known than Favignana, but it is our personal favourite. This hidden gem is surrounded by turquoise water<\/strong>, and the little shops give it a unique charm<\/strong> with a Mediterranean touch. After an hour of exploring, it is time for us to say goodbye to the Egadi Islands, and eventually to the crew of Egadi Escursioni, who made sure to provide us with the best service and knowledge about the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The view on the turquoise water of the Island Favignana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \r\n\tCheck them out!<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nBack at the car, we are ready to start our journey to San Vito Lo Capo. However, since the weather is still so nice, we decided to make a detour and take a break in Erice<\/strong>, where we enjoy the sunset from the top of a hill, offering us incredible views<\/strong>. If you are in the area, definitely add this to your itinerary!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The view from the top of the hill in Erice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
We continue our journey and arrive at our accommodation in San Vito Lo Capo<\/strong>, and after pretending to understand anything the Italian host tells us (nodding, smiling, and hoping it was not a question), we go straight to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDAY 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The weather today is not as good as the days before, but we are still in a good mood and excited for the day. After having breakfast (which was cake, why do Italians love cake for breakfast so much?), we make our way to meet another provider, San Vito Coast Charter<\/strong>. Unfortunately, the weather remains gloomy<\/strong>, so we can not embark on a boat trip. However, the skippers are so nice and give us a tour of the boat<\/strong>, and give us some insights in their passion for their job and the love for the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\r\n\tCheck them out!<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter a nice morning with San Vito Coast Charter, we make our way to Palermo, exploring the coast by car<\/strong>, and making some extra stops to enjoy the beautiful scenery. One of these stops (which we could not do by boat, so we drove there), is the Zingaro Nature Reserve<\/strong>. Paying a small entry fee, you can walk through the reserve, either enjoying a swim or sunbathing in one of the beautiful bays, or go for a scenic hike. Since we didn\u2019t have so much time, we only walked to Cala Tonnarella dell’Uzzo<\/strong>, which offers crystal clear water and beautiful views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The view from the top of the trail on Cala Tonnarella dell’Uzzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n After a small lunch on the road, we continued our way to meet Giorgio<\/strong>, a skipper from Mini Crociere in Barca<\/strong>, who shows us the coastline of Palermo on a historical motorboat. We really enjoy Giorgio\u2019s company, as he shares his knowledge about the area and shows us the most beautiful spots like Mondello, Capo Gallo and Isola delle Femmine<\/strong>. My personal highlight is seeing how much the skippers love their \u201coffice view\u201d, how Giorgio likes to call it, spending the day on the sea and doing what they are most passionate about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Giorgio talking about his passion for the job as a skipper at Mini Crociere in Barca Palermo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n We enjoy a typical Italian ap\u00e9ritif<\/strong>, and spend the rest of the tour chatting with Giorgio and enjoying the views, as this day also slowly comes to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- San Vito Lo Capo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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