Sicilian Soul Hiking Yoga
🌋 Sicilian Soul Hiking & Yoga Adventure
September 10–17, 2026
Explore Mount Etna • Taormina • Siracusa • Ortigia • Hidden Trails • Mediterranean Coast
Total Hiking Distance: ~45–55 km (depending on options)
Maximum Elevation Gain: ~2,500–3,000 m
🍋 Benvenuti in Sicilia!
Pack your hiking boots, swimsuit, yoga mat, and sense of adventure. This week is about so much more than seeing Sicily—it's about experiencing it. Together we'll hike near Europe's most active volcano, wander ancient towns, savour incredible food, practice yoga beneath lemon trees, and discover the slower rhythm of Sicilian life.
🥾 Hiking Grading System
Fitness Level
🏔️ Easy (Gentle hike, lower elevation)
🏔️🏔️ Moderate (Longer distance or steady climbing)
🏔️🏔️🏔️ Challenging (Full-day hike with significant elevation)
Technical Level
🏔️ Well-maintained trails
🏔️🏔️ Rocky, uneven volcanic terrain
🏔️🏔️🏔️ Loose lava, steep volcanic sections
🌿 DAY 1 — Benvenuti in Sicilia
Slow down. You've arrived.
11:00 AM • Meet at Catania Train Station
Transfer to our beautiful private villa in Viagrande (approximately 1 hour depending on traffic)
Check in isn't available until 15:30, we'll enjoy our first taste of Sicily together before truly arriving at the villa. We will walk around town, enjoy an espresso at the local cafe.
Espresso • Granita • Gelato • Aperitivo
We will enter the grounds earlier then check in and step into an OASIS with WELCOME circle and Yoga class.
16:00 Settle into your assigned room
16:30 - Tour of the grounds
Private Sicilian Cooking Experience
Welcome Dinner prepared by our chef
Optional evening breathwork in the gardens
🌋 DAY 2 — Fire & Earth
Step onto Europe's most active volcano.
Energize and awaken Breathwork with K - 7am - 20 min
Morning Yoga -7:30-8:30
Breakfast - 9:00
Transfer to Mount Etna
Guided loop hike with our Etna Guide - Grazia through ancient lava flows, volcanic forests and hidden craters
Rifugio Timparossa
Return to villa
Afternoon slow-flow yoga or pool time
Private dinner at the villa
Elevation gain: 278m Fitness: 🏔️🏔️
Technical: 🏔️- 🏔️🏔️
🌺 DAY 3 — Taormina Magic
Beauty, really cool town, culture and breathtaking views.
Morning Yoga - 7:00
Breakfast - 8:00
Transfer to Taormina- 9:00
Choose your adventure:
Option 1
Hike with Karrie through Castelmola to Monte Veneretta
or
Option 1
Relax and explore Taormina at your own pace
Boutiques • Granita • Beaches • Espresso • Isola Bella
Option 2
Hike t0 Castelmola that sits on a rocky ridge above Taormina.
One of Italy’s most beautiful villages- with winding cobblestone lanes and honey coloured stone houses with flower filled balconies.
Return back to Taormina . browse the town - then to beach - Isola Bella.
Lots of stairs up and down - Castelmola - Taormina
Many stairs up and down Isola Bella - possible to take Cable car down and up.
Elevation Gain: 327m. Km: 4km return. Time: 1:40 ( just hiking time)
Fitness: 🏔️
Technical: 🏔️
Option 3 - Challenge
Continue the hike from Castelmola to Mountain Veneretta- 880m - highest peak overlooking Taormina offering one of the most rewarding viewpoints on Sicily’s east coast. Return back to Castelmola the same way, and continue on the famous stairs back to town.
From here you can head to the beach ( depending on the time we have- open to shower down by the beach)
Elevation Gain: 1100m km: 11-12km Time: 5-6hours - Extra meters and time if walking down to beach and back
Fitness: 🏔️ 🏔️ 🏔️
Technical: 🏔️🏔️
DINNER TOGETHER: 18:00 - Villa Succharo
Transfer back to Villa - 20:00
🌊 DAY 4 — Your Sicilian Adventure
Follow what calls you.
Morning Yoga- 8am
Breakfast - Available from 8am
Choose your perfect day.
Options include:
• Mount Etna Summit Experience- approx 160€ in group
• Jeep & Cable Car Adventure
• Volcanic Wine Tasting
• Boat Cruise
• Beach Day (Aci Castello or Mascali) - Karrie can organize transfer for you at own expense)
• E-bike Tour
• Relax by the villa pool
I will happily help organize any of these experiences.
Dinner together - at our Restaurant in Via Grande 19:00
🥾 DAY 5 — Hidden Etna
A different side of the volcano.
Morning Yoga - 7:30
Breakfast 8:30
Transfer to Rifugio Citelli
Hike with Grazia and Coach K Grotta di Serracozzo - the famous cave!
Explore ancient lava tubes, forests and breathtaking views over the Valle del Bove.
Approx. 7 km. 600m Elevation Time: 4 hours
Option 1 - Loop with Grazia Fitness: 🏔️🏔️. Technical: 🏔️🏔️
Option 2- Pizzi Deneri
Continue further up the mountain with Karrie, on vulcanic sand terrain toward the station of Pizzi Deneri -to experience more of Etna, more Wild, more Wind - return the same way with slight change in route.
Elevation gain: 1000m. km: 10km. time: 5 hours
Fitness: 🏔️🏔️🏔️
Technical:🏔️🏔️
Return to villa
Dinner - With our Chefs at the villa - 19:00
Down Regulating pre bed Breathwork with K - 20 min
🏛️ DAY 6 — Siracusa & Ortigia
Where history meets the sea.
Morning Yoga - 7:00
Breakfast- 8:00
Transfer to Siracusa - 9:00 - 90 min
Explore Ortigia- for first while -Markets-Piazzas-Boutiques-Waterfront cafés
Karrie has lunch spot booked (12:30)
14:00 - Ortigia Walking Tour with Lucia - 90min-2 hours - history, explore ancient streets, architecture, landmarks, legends
Post tour - time to wander
Dinner at leisure where you want
Transfer pick up - 19:30
🌞 DAY 7 — Your Final Sicilian Adventure
One last day to say yes.
Morning Yoga - 8:00
After an incredible week together, today is yours.
Choose another adventure or simply soak up the final moments of Sicily.
Suggestions: Beach - Aci Castello or Masali, Village exploring Pool hang out
Hike with Karrie - transfer 20 min away to a small town of Milo
This is a horseshoe hike ( not a complete loop) - we begin with a long road of rocky path until we reach the 700 year old Holm Oak tree in the forest. We continue until we reach our panoramic view of Etna and the sea. This loop is a mix of terrain- much different then any other hike we have done. Once we reach the road we will be picked up - then it is off to Milo for a light lunch or snack in the fabulous cafe.
Elevation gain: 560m. km: 9km Time: 4 hrs.
We'll gather one final time in the evening for a beautiful private Chef farewell dinner celebrating an unforgettable week together.
🍋 DAY 8 — Arrivederci Sicilia
Leave with a full heart.
Morning Yoga with Barbie
Breakfast together - One final espresso
10:00 Transfer to Catania
BIG JUICY Hugs Until next time...
✨ Notes
🥾 Volcanic terrain is unlike anywhere else. Expect loose lava rock and volcanic sand. Good hiking boots are essential. Gaiters and hiking poles are highly recommended.
🧘 Bring your own yoga mat.
🧺 Laundry facilities and detergent are available at the villa.
🍷 Four dinners are prepared by our private Sicilian chef. Three evenings we'll dine together at local restaurants.
🥪 Breakfast is provided daily. Lunches are flexible—bring supplies, and store in our fridges, prepare a picnic, or enjoy local cafés during our adventures.
🚐 All scheduled transfers are included. Optional excursions and personal transportation on free days are extra.
🌋 Distances and hiking routes may be adjusted depending on weather, volcanic conditions, and the group's ability.