The luxury of experiencing Sicily.BRINGING THE STRAIT TO THE WORLD
In your proposal
- Private flight lasting 45–50 minutes.
- 5 guests with a guide, or 6 without a guide.
- Chauffeur service at your disposal and programme at Il Picciolo.
- Wellness, gourmet lunch and excursion according to the proposal.
Sicilia Privé
Private helicopter experience over the Strait of Messina
Bringing the Strait to the world
☀ Morning departure · 45–50 min flight · VIP day
€10,000Price per private experience
5 guests plus a guide, or 6 without a guide
Private chauffeur throughout the day, Il Picciolo, wellness, gourmet lunch and excursion. Golf on request.
Times are indicative. Availability, weather and the programme are confirmed by the team. An enquiry does not confirm a booking.
Inclusions, extras and details
On request
- Golf on request: availability and cost to be checked.
- Additional services to be checked and quoted by the team.
To be agreed
- Date, times and operational availability.
- Final programme and payment, change and cancellation conditions.
The programme, actual services and any extras are agreed with the team before confirmation.
Your journey at a glance
Your enquiry
Share your preferred date, guests and wishes.
Your agreed programme
The team checks availability, services and travel details.
Your private experience
Travel with a confirmed programme and your team’s contact details.
Places to experience
Castiglione di Sicilia · Ganzirri · Torre Faro · Costa Viola · Chianalea · Scilla
Stops and times are indicative. The final programme depends on availability, weather and operating conditions and is agreed with the team.
Your experience
A private day combining a chauffeur at your disposal throughout the day, a 45–50 minute flight over the Strait of Messina with an onboard tour guide along the full route, and Il Picciolo Golf Club with wellness facilities and a gourmet fish lunch. Golf is available on request. The day concludes with a privately guided excursion to Taormina, Savoca or Castelmola.
5 guests plus a guide, or 6 guests without a guide.
The programme
✦ The program
09:00Pickup with luxury chauffeur service at your disposal all day
10:00Takeoff · complete Strait itinerary and return
11:30Il Picciolo Golf Club · wellness circuit and relaxation
13:30Gourmet fish lunch by top chefs
15:30Round of golf on the 18-hole course (on request)
17:30Guided tour: Taormina shopping, Savoca Godfather or Castelmola Bar Turrisi
20:00Return with luxury chauffeur service
Indicative timings · tailor-made program
Places along the way
Castiglione di Sicilia
The journey starts at the heliport, in the Etna and Alcantara Valley area.
Messina and Ganzirri
From above, Messina's coastline and the Ganzirri lakes trace a meeting of city, water and sea.
Torre Faro and the Pylon
Capo Peloro, where the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas meet: the Pylon is this landscape's landmark.
Costa Viola, Chianalea and Scilla
Calabria's coastline unfolds between headlands and sea. Chianalea's houses meet the water; Scilla's Ruffo Castle overlooks the village.
Il Picciolo Golf Club
In the Etna landscape, the VIP programme combines wellness, a gourmet lunch and golf on request.
Taormina, Savoca or Castelmola · choose one destination
Choose one destination: Taormina offers Ionian views and town-centre strolls; Savoca evokes The Godfather in its historic lanes; Castelmola is a panoramic village above Taormina.
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Before you travel
Times are indicative. Availability, weather conditions and the programme are confirmed by the Zancle team.
5 guests plus a guide, or 6 guests without a guide.
Does an enquiry confirm a booking?
No. The team checks availability, conditions and the programme before confirming.
How long is the flight?
All three helicopter experiences include 45–50 minutes of flight time. The Full Experience lasts around 5–6 hours; the VIP option is a full day.
Plan your private Strait experience
Explore the route and practical details, then agree your programme with the team.
Prepare your enquiry
Choose your experience, preferred date and guests, then send your enquiry to the team. Wait for your receipt reference. Availability and the booking will be confirmed separately.
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Explore the experienceReal people, a direct point of contact
Antonio and Massimiliano are your Zancle contacts in Messina. Share your dates, guest numbers and preferences: the team checks the services and prepares your proposal.
Before you confirm
Ask for the programme, included services, any extras and the payment, change and cancellation conditions. Flights and sea activities depend on operating and weather conditions.