60 days in Islands of Sicily Itinerary

Attractions like Climb to the Crater and Terme di Vulcano make great kid-friendly stops.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Isola Vulcano day 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. Traveling from Sydney to Isola Vulcano, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Sydney in February: highs in Isola Vulcano hover around 59°F, while lows dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the 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. Family-friendly places like Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano and Osservatorio Geofisico di Lipari will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lipari: 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). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Vecchia di Quattropani, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Giuseppe, look for all kinds of wild species at Cala Junco, and make a trip to EX Cave Pomice.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Lipari vacation maker website.

Traveling by ferry from Isola Vulcano to Lipari takes an hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can ride a ferry to Stromboli.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Stromboli Volcano and Speed Boats Tours. Explore Stromboli's surroundings by going to Panarea (Capo Milazzese & Cala degli Zimmari Villaggio preistorico).

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Stromboli trip itinerary maker website.

You can ride a ferry from Lipari to Stromboli in 2 hours. In March, daytime highs in Stromboli are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. You'll set off for Ustica on the 17th (Wed).

Ustica is the name of a small island, about 9km across, situated 52km north of Capo Gallo, Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and Il Faro Solarium. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Museo Archeologico di Ustica and delve into the distant past at Rocca della Falconiera.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ustica journey app.

Getting from Stromboli to Ustica by combination of ferry and bus takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 52°F. On the 22nd (Mon), you're off 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.

Bring the kids along to Grotte bue marino and L'Arte del Creare. Go for a jaunt from Isola di Favignana to Levanzo to see Grotta del Genovese about 52 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Scogliera Cala Azzurra, make a trip to Cala Rotonda (Arco di Ulisse), pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Sant’Antonino da Padova, and get engrossed in the history at Ex Stabilimento Florio delle Tonnare di Favignana e Formica.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Isola di Favignana online holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from Ustica to Isola di Favignana takes 8 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Isola di Favignana can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel to Marettimo.

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

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Marettimo tour planner.

Travel from Isola di Favignana to Marettimo in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in March, and nighttime lows around 48°F. You will leave for Pantelleria on the 4th (Sun).

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. Kids will enjoy Lago di Venere and Cala Bue Marino. Spend the 8th (Thu) exploring nature at Montagna Grande. The adventure continues: slough off your stress at Beauty & SPA, look for gifts at Le Delizie di Sicilia, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Madonna delle Grazie, and contemplate the waterfront views at Laghetto delle Ondine.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Pantelleria journey builder.

Traveling by journey from Marettimo to Pantelleria takes 9.5 hours. April in Pantelleria sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 54°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly to Lampedusa.

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

Attractions like Boat Tours & Water Sports and Sciatu Persu make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Centro di Recupero Tartarughe e Fauna Selvatica WWF, stop by Il Pescato Di Lampedusa S.A.S. Di Costa Antonino & C., make a trip to Archivio Storico Lampedusa, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Area Marina Protetta Isole Pelagie.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Lampedusa trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Pantelleria to Lampedusa takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 59°F. You will leave for home on the 25th (Sun).