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, welcome drink and tasting at a partner winery / resort.
- Excursion according to the agreed programme.
Between Scylla and Charybdis
Private helicopter experience over the Strait of Messina
Bringing the Strait to the world
☀ Morning · 45–50 min flight · Full Experience 5-6 hours
€8,000Price per private experience
5 guests plus a guide, or 6 without a guide
Private chauffeur, welcome drink, tasting at a partner winery / resort and excursion.
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
- 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 5–6 hour experience beginning with a welcome drink at a partner winery or resort. A private chauffeur takes you to the Castiglione di Sicilia heliport for a 45–50 minute flight over the Strait with an onboard tour guide. On your return, enjoy a tasting experience at the partner winery or resort, followed by an excursion to Taormina, Savoca or Castelmola, with chauffeur transfers.
5 guests plus a guide, or 6 guests without a guide.
The programme
✦ The program
09:00Welcome drink at the partner winery / resort
09:30Private chauffeur transfer to the Castiglione di Sicilia heliport
10:00Panoramic Strait flight · 45–50 minutes and return
11:30Chauffeur return to the partner winery / resort · tasting experience
14:00Chauffeur excursion to your choice of Taormina, Savoca or Castelmola
15:00Private chauffeur return
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.
Partner winery / resort
A welcome drink and tasting experience: time to discover local flavours before your chosen excursion.
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.
Experience photographs
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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.
Other experiences
☀ Morning departure · 45–50 min flight · VIP day
Sicilia Privé
€10,000
Luxury chauffeur service · Flight over the Strait · Il Picciolo Golf Club · Taormina / Savoca / Castelmola
Explore the experience
☀ Morning · 45–50 minute panoramic flight
The Strait from Above
€4,500
Castiglione di Sicilia Heliport · Laghi di Ganzirri · Pilone · Costa Viola · Chianalea · Scilla
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.