Birding in Sicily Weekend Tour, Italy
Sicily is certainly among the most fascinating regions of Italy, both from a landscape and naturalistic point of view and as regards the history, the art, and the culinary traditions.
Guided by an ornithologist, we will explore some of the most interesting wetlands for birdwatchers and nature photographers, home to multiple species of water birds, and a strategic point for migratory birdlife.
Always a meeting point for Mediterranean civilizations, the island boasts an unrivalled cultural and food and wine heritage. We will take advantage of our stay to taste unique dishes and products and, after birdwatching on the slopes of Etna, we will relax with a well-deserved tasting at a local winery.
Sicily Bird Watching Tour Highlights includes:
- Dozen and dozens of bird species observable, including greater flamingo, western swamphen, and spotless starling
- The "island effect": the endemic herpetofauna
- Breathtaking landscapes, including volcanoes, salt pans, and gorges
- The beautiful cities and monuments of eastern Sicily: Catania, Siracusa, Noto, and Vendicari
- One of the best and most varied cuisines in Italy
Alternative Tour Name: Sicily Nature Tour, Italy
Rendez-vous at Catania International Airport and transfer to Catania. Arrival at the hotel located in the city center. Free visit of the city and tasting of sicilian pastries and arancini. Dinner in a typical restaurant with a menu based on home-made pasta and traditional meat dishes.
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the countryside of Syracuse. Exploration of Cavagrande Reserve between gorges and ponds. Moving to Priolo Saltpans and Magnisi Peninsula. Birdwatching (with greater flamingo, pied avocet, black-winged stilt and stone curlew among the highlights). Transfert to Syracuse and free visit of the city. Dinner in a typical restaurant in the Island of Ortigia with a menu based on fish dishes.
Breakfast in the hotel. Transer to Vendicari Nature Reserve. Birding on the coastal lagoon and exploration of the mediterranean bush environment. Visit to the Tonnara of Vendicari. Transert to Noto. Free visit of the city and tasting of typical almond paste. Return to Syracuse and dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the countryside of Catania. Exploration of the volcanic area along the slopes of Etna. Winery visit with a tasting of typical products. Transfert to Catania Airport.
Wildlife Species expected to see:
More than 60 species of Birds, including: greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), eurasian stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus), audouin’s gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii), slender-billed gull (Chroicocephalus genei), western swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), spectacled warbler (Sylvia conspicillata), unspotted starling (Sturnus unicolor).
Sicily boasts, as regards herpetofauna, endemic and extremely interesting species, among them: sicilian green toad (Bufotes boulengeri siculus), mediterranean painted frog (Discoglossus pictus), ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus), sicilian wall lizard (Podarcis waglerianianus).
For macrophotography enthusiasts, an incredible number of invertebrates (mainly butterflies, dragonflies and beetles) and wild flowers.
What is included?
- Transfers from and to Catania airport
- Overnight stays
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 2 tasting, 3 dinners)
- Visit of a vineyard and wine tasting
- Scientific accompaniment by a professional Zoologist for the duration of the trip, with support material for wildlife observations (binoculars, spotting scope, field guides)
- Basic travel insurance
- Local taxes
What is not included?
- Beverages
- Entrance to monuments and tips to local guides.
- Everything not mentioned in "Price Includes"
The professional Zoologists of K' Nature they know this area of Sicily having accompanied groups for several nature tours in recent years. Their deep knowledge of several animal groups will give you the best chanches to observe the zoological highlights of the island. Their love for food and wine made them choose the best restaurants of the area.
Sure we can! Just tell us about your dream species and, if we are in the right season, we will do our best to find them and to organize our itinerary based on your needs!
Do not worry! We will organize the menu for lunch and breakfast based on your needs!
Sure! We can organize a wildlife tour tailored to your needs in terms of duration!
Absolutely yes! We can create a tailor-made tour for you, including the sites of interest you wish to visit (for example Aeolian islands, Alcantara gorges, etc.).
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