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CATANIA 5-DAY PLAN — Mon 8 to Sat 13 June 2026
With Giulia + Leyla (5 years old)
WHERE TO STAY
Recommended: Aci Castello / Aci Trezza
- 15 min from Catania, beach on doorstep, calmer evenings
- Lido Aci Trezza has shallow lagoon — great for kids
- Glass-bottom boat trips to Cyclops sea stacks
- Volcanic rock cliffs, gelato promenade
Alternative: Via Crociferi / Corso Italia (city centre)
- Walkable to everything, baroque streets
- Restaurants nearby, family-friendly
DAILY PLAN
Mon 8 Jun — Arrival
- Land Catania 20:45 from Naples (EJU4111)
- Taxi to hotel, light dinner, sleep
Tue 9 Jun — Catania City
- Piazza Duomo + Elephant Fountain (Leyla will love it)
- La Pescheria fish market
- Climb steeple of Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata (city views)
- Gelato on Via Etnea
- Dinner in centro
Wed 10 Jun — Mt. Etna Family Tour
- 9am-3pm morning tour, family-suitable
- Minivan pickup from hotel
- Silvestri Craters + volcanic cave with helmets/torches
- Operators: Etna Experience or EtnaWay (both have kid programs)
Thu 11 Jun — Beach Day
- Aci Trezza beach
- Glass-bottom boat to Cyclops sea stacks
- Granita break
- Sunset promenade
Fri 12 Jun — Etnaland
- 30 min from town
- Water park (17 slides) + amusement park
- Pools and slides for small kids
- Full day, bring swimsuits
Sat 13 Jun — Departure
- Quick breakfast
- Airport, flight FR1577 at 09:15 → Berlin
BONUS STOPS FOR LEYLA
- Castello Ursino — medieval fortress, art gallery activities for kids
- Giardino Bellini — playgrounds
- Museo del Giocattolo — toy museum near Duomo
TODO
- Book Aci Castello hotel
- Book Etna family tour (Etna Experience or EtnaWay)
- Book Etnaland tickets in advance
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