Cruise in Sicily , on board of the Goletta Biligu? - Palermo -Trapani ? Egadi - 1 Week Cruise

The Sicily and its islands, for a vacation - adventure, in a dimension which is now lost, to the discovery of archaeological and submarines sites, solitary beaches, grottoes and faraglioni that make of these splendid islands one of the most  interesting and original corners of the Mediterranean. The chance to taste, either on boat or in selected local restaurants the  Sicilian traditional specialties, accompanied by genuine local wines. A marine atmosphere , surrounded by unique landscapes. For a vacation in which you will be the main character participating to all the activities on board, including the daily  fishing?s

The price indicated is for persons

Program
1? day: Saturday
Arrival in Palermo. Check-in on board and departure towards the ancient port of Segesta (Castellamare) where we will land after approx. 4 hours navigation
2? day: Sunday
Breakfast on board - Morning ? Optional excursion to the archaeological site of Segesta, city from the mythical Troyan origins situated on the Mt. Barbaro, known for its temples and its theatre, exceptionally preserved. Lunch on boardAfternoon - Departure for Trapani with arrival in the evening and supper on board or local restaurant with tasting of typical Sicilian dishes
3? day: Monday
Breakfast on board - Morning - Optional excursion by minibus to the colourful medieval centre of Erice, Elimian city with witnesses of Punic frequentation; famous in Roman age for the cult of the goddess Venus, of which the rests are nowadays still visible. The actual aspect reflects the medieval structure, with houses and small churches of that time. Tasting of traditional cakes of Erice. Afternoon - Visit to Villa Aula, prestigious example of Sicilian liberty style architecture, with furnishings of the age. Departure for the island of Favignana and arrival in the evening. Dinner on board
4? day: Tuesday
Breakfast on board.Morning - Visit to the ancient tuna warehouse of Florio, the largest in all Sicily. Here where housed tens of boats, kilometers of nets, anchors, all the tools needed for tuna fishing, from here left the fishermen. Lunch on boat Afternoon - Tour of the island by boat with visit of its wonderful coastlines. Dinner and overnight at anchor
5? day: Wednesday
Breakfast on board - Morning - Departure for Marittimo, lunch on board in the beautiful coast of Punta Mugnone Afternoon - Visit to the grottoes in the marine reservoir north of the island. Dinner in a characteristic restaurant of the island based on local fish
6? day: Thursday
Breakfast on board - Morning - Departure for Levanzo, excursion to the grotto of the Genovese (cavity of marine origin with original and unique testimonies of the painting  art on rocks dating back to the Upper Palaeolithic), lunch on board
Afternoon - Departure for San Vito lo Capo, arrival in the evening. Dinner
7? day: Friday
Breakfast on board - Morning - Departure for the natural reservoir of the Zingaro, lunch in the coast of the ancient Tuna warehouse of ScopelloAfternoon - Return to Palermo. Dinner with tasting of Palermitan specialties 8? day: Saturday
Breakfast on board - Disembark within h. 9,00

Lenght: 8 days/7 nights
Available: Departure on Saturdays from April to June and from September to November July and August 2005 fully booked
Available in the following languages: English, Italian
Stops: ? Palermo, Segesta, Trapani, Erice, Villa Aula,  Isola di Favignana, Marittimo, Levanzo, San Vito lo Capo, natural reservoir of the Zingaro, Palermo

The price includes: 8 days/7 nights in double cabin with private bath - breakfast - linen - weekly change of linen - crew (captain, sailor, stewardess) - fuel - navigation - taxes and harbour taxes

The price does not include: optional excursions by minibus and the dinners at local restaurants - Galley (For the expense of galley, in agreement with the cook, a money fund will be set with all participants to the cruise) Technical

Characteristic: Schooner in steel lenght:18,07mt. Width: 4.96 mt.4 cabins for 8 hosts - one cabin with single bed and a large bed with private bath one cabin with twin beds with private bath - two cabins with twin beds, shower and bath in common. - a dining hall and equipped kitchen. - Solarium Area with pillows. Equipments: Row-bat, equipment for fishing?s

Upon request possibility to change the program in agreement with the captain
Possibility to dive in collaboration with local diving centres when fully licensed for diving

Contact us to charter the boat (for a maximum of 8 persons)