Tuscan archipelago
Seven to ten days on Elba, with harbour towns, beaches and excursions ashore. Two to three weeks in total could also include Capraia or Giglio.
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Italy and Sicily
Elba and the Tuscan islands, the islands near Naples or one of Sicily’s coasts. Many possible summers, each with its own small world to explore.
Map source and scale
Coastline: Natural Earth 1:10m, public domain. Mercator projection; region labels and design by Sophie.
Choose a place below. Each guide brings together photographs, ideas for days ashore and useful details for a stay.
Bay of Naples
Seven to ten days around Procida and Ischia, with small towns, gardens and swimming. Capri, Naples and part of the Amalfi Coast are options with more time.
Read the guidePontine Islands
Guide forthcoming.
Aeolian Islands
Seven to ten days around Lipari and Salina, with town life, lunch by the sea and views from land. Vulcano and the outer islands are possible additions.
Read the guideSicily’s north coast
Seven to ten days around Palermo and Cefalù, with town life, beaches and several nights in each place. More time allows for selected stays westward or along the eastern coast.
Read the guideSicily’s east coast
Guide forthcoming.
Southeast Sicily
Seven to ten days based in Ortigia or Marzamemi, with markets, town evenings and trips ashore to Noto and Vendicari. Around two weeks allows time for both bases.
Read the guideWestern Sicily
Seven to ten days based in Trapani or Marsala, or around two weeks with both. Erice, the salt pans and Mozia offer separate days ashore.
Read the guideEgadi Islands
Guide forthcoming.
Southern mainland Italy
Guide forthcoming.