60 days in Islands of Sicily Itinerary

Isola Vulcano is known for nature, beaches, and outdoors. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the geological forces at Climb to the Crater, kick back and relax at Baia Negra, take a tour by water with Diving Center Saracen, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia dell'Asino.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Isola Vulcano trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Isola Vulcano is an approximately 32.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of flight, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 19°C in Isola Vulcano. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Lipari.

Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, southern Italy; it is also the name of the island's main town and comune, which is administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Messina. Get out of town with these interesting Lipari side-trips: Santa Marina Salina (Carlo Hauner Azienda Agricola & Villaggio Preistorico Di Portella), Malfa (Azienda Agricola Virgona & Spiaggia dello Scario) and Pollara (Punto Panoramico Semaforo & Area Balneabile di Pollara). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Vecchia di Quattropani, take in the pleasant sights at Osservatorio Geofisico di Lipari, and go deep with a submarine tour.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Lipari driving holiday planner.

You can ride a ferry from Isola Vulcano to Lipari in an hour. May in Lipari sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can ride a ferry to Stromboli.

Explore Stromboli's surroundings by going to Panarea (Speed Boats Tours, Capo Milazzese, &more).

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Stromboli road trip planning tool.

Traveling by ferry from Lipari to Stromboli takes 2 hours. In May in Stromboli, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 3rd (Thu), you're off to Ustica.

Ustica is the name of a small island, about 9km across, situated 52km north of Capo Gallo, Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Ustica is known for wildlife, adventure, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, kick back and relax at Il Faro Solarium, explore the ancient world of Rocca della Falconiera, and get engrossed in the history at Museo Archeologico di Ustica.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Ustica trip itinerary builder.

Do a combination of ferry and bus from Stromboli to Ustica in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train. June in Ustica sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C at night. On the 8th (Tue), you'll travel to Isola di Favignana.

Once famous for its white tuff shell quarries and tuna can factory--now turned into a museum--Isola di Favignana attracts divers and beachgoers with its jagged coastline rich in coves and caves.

Take a break from Isola di Favignana with a short trip to Grotta del Genovese in Levanzo, about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di Cala Rossa, don't miss a visit to Villa Margherita Giardini Ipogei, tour the pleasant surroundings at Scogliera Cala Azzurra, and discover the deep blue sea with In Barca con Pietro.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Isola di Favignana online road trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Ustica to Isola di Favignana takes 8 hours. In June in Isola di Favignana, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Marettimo.

Marettimo is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Caves of Marettimo, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Punta Troia, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and make a trip to Chiesetta Bizantina.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Marettimo trip planner.

You can travel from Isola di Favignana to Marettimo in 3 hours. June in Marettimo sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. You'll set off for Pantelleria on the 21st (Mon).

Pantelleria, the ancient Cossyra, is an Italian island in the Strait of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, 100km southwest of Sicily and 60km east of the Tunisian coast. Spend the 25th (Fri) exploring nature at Montagna Grande. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Venere, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario della Madonna della Margana, take in the dramatic natural features at Arco dell'Elefante, and look for all kinds of wild species at Balata dei Turchi.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Pantelleria itinerary maker site.

Travel from Marettimo to Pantelleria in 9.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Pantelleria can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can fly to Lampedusa.

Italy's southernmost territory, Lampedusa, is known for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and island charm.

Lampedusa is known for beaches, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, enjoy the sand and surf at Sciatu Persu, stop by Il Pescato Di Lampedusa S.A.S. Di Costa Antonino & C., and stroll through Spiaggia dei Conigli.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lampedusa trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Pantelleria to Lampedusa by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. June in Lampedusa sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C at night. You will leave for home on the 12th (Mon).