Egadi Islands Private Tour: Excursion to Favignana and Levanzo by Boat with Lunch Included from Trapani
A full-day private voyage through the clearest waters of the Mediterranean, tailored entirely to your pace.
This private boat tour to the Egadi Islands brings you face to face with two of Sicily's most remarkable island destinations, Favignana and Levanzo, across eight hours of guided exploration, snorkeling, and authentic Sicilian dining. Every stop along the route is arranged around your group's interests, ensuring a genuinely personal experience rather than a standard group excursion.
Favignana, the largest of the Egadi Islands, rewards visitors with contrasting scenery: the powder-soft sands and shallow reefs of Cala Azzurra, the dramatic red tuff cliffs of Cala Rossa, and the legend-laden sea cave of Bue Marino. Between swims, an aperitivo served on board gives you time to settle into the unhurried rhythm of Sicilian island life before continuing to the next stop.
Levanzo, quieter and largely free of mass tourism, adds a different dimension to the day. Its sheltered coves, Cala Dogana, Cala Fredda, and Cala Minnula, carry centuries of maritime history, from Phoenician anchorages to Roman naval battles, and their calm waters remain ideal for snorkeling and relaxed swimming. The island's compact village and untouched scrubland complete a picture that few day-trippers ever reach.
Lunch is served on board while the boat is moored in Favignana harbour, featuring traditional Trapanese pasta, cunzato bread seasoned with local anchovies and Nubia red garlic, fresh seasonal fruit, and a selection of drinks including house wine. The meal is designed to reflect the genuine culinary identity of western Sicily rather than generic tourist fare.
Tour Highlights
Snorkel and swim at Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino cave, and Cala Rossa in Favignana, each site offering distinct underwater scenery and crystal-clear water.
Explore the Grotta degli Innamorati, a sea cave whose rock formations have inspired local legends for generations.
Enjoy a mid-morning aperitivo on deck with Spritz, soft drinks, and snacks while anchored between coves.
Sit down to a traditional Trapanese lunch on board, including pesto alla Trapanese pasta, cunzato bread, and fresh fruit.
Discover three secluded Levanzo coves, Cala Dogana, Cala Fredda, and Cala Minnula, with their historic freshwater springs and ancient anchoring grounds.
Walk through Favignana's historic village centre and browse local craft shops between the harbour lunch and the afternoon sailing.
End the excursion with fresh seasonal fruit and a glass of prosecco or cantaloupe liqueur as the boat heads back toward Trapani.
Itinerary Overview
The tour opens at Cala Azzurra, a shallow bay with white sand and turquoise water suited for snorkeling in calm conditions. From there the boat moves to Bue Marino, a sea cave once inhabited by monk seals, where reflected sunlight plays across the rock walls and the deep-blue interior makes for outstanding underwater photography.
Between sites, the crew serves a relaxed aperitivo with Spritz options, soft drinks, and light snacks on deck. The boat then anchors at Cala Rossa, whose red tuff cliffs and historically significant waters, named for the blood shed during a First Punic War naval battle in 241 BC, create one of Favignana's most recognisable views.
A stop at the Grotta degli Innamorati, whose interior rock formations resemble two embracing figures, precedes docking at Favignana port for an on-board lunch of Trapanese pasta, cunzato bread, fruit, wine, and soft drinks. After the meal, free time in the village allows guests to explore narrow streets, artisan shops, and local cafes at their own pace.
The afternoon crossing brings the boat to Levanzo, starting at Cala Dogana, the island's main landing bay, before moving to the secluded Cala Fredda, which retains ancient freshwater springs, and finishing at Cala Minnula, a pebble-and-sand cove used as a Phoenician and Roman anchorage. Calm, clear water at each site supports snorkeling and relaxed swimming.
As the excursion draws to a close, guests receive fresh seasonal fruit alongside prosecco or cantaloupe liqueur on deck. The boat then returns to Trapani, completing an eight-hour private voyage through the Egadi archipelago.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private boat hire for the full 8-hour excursion
- Snorkeling equipment
- Mid-morning aperitivo with Spritz, soft drinks, and snacks
- On-board lunch with pasta, cunzato bread, fruit, house wine, and non-alcoholic drinks
- Closing refreshment with prosecco or cantaloupe liqueur and fresh fruit
- Guide throughout the tour
Not Included
- Transport to the departure point in Trapani
- Personal travel insurance
- Any purchases made ashore in Favignana village
- Gratuities for the crew
Important Information
Reserve Your Private Egadi Islands Experience
Private availability is limited by season and boat capacity. Booking in advance is recommended, particularly during the summer months when demand across the Egadi Islands is at its peak.
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