Ten days, three islands, two of which you barely leave. Designed around long mornings, late lunches, a private boat day, and the kind of dinners you remember. No day-trips you have to be back from.
Days 1–3. North Mahé
Land on Mahé, transfer to one of the small north-coast hotels (Hilton Northolme, Story Seychelles, Le Méridien) rather than a big resort. Spend the first two days adjusting. Swim at Beau Vallon, walk to Anse Major one morning, sunset at Mission Lodge. Eat at Marie-Antoinette in Victoria for the Creole tasting plate. Book ahead.
Days 4–7. Praslin
Catamaran to Praslin in the morning. Stay at Constance Lemuria, Raffles, or Le Domaine de l’Orangeraie. Half a day at Vallée de Mai, a long swim at Anse Lazio, a quieter beach day at Anse Georgette (call ahead through Constance). One day, charter a private boat for Curieuse and St-Pierre snorkelling. Much better than the group tour. Dinner at Capricorn one night; the resort the next.
Days 8–9. La Digue
Ferry to La Digue, two nights. Rent two bicycles and spend the days moving slowly between Anse Severe, Anse Source d’Argent, Anse Cocos and Petite Anse. Stay at Le Domaine de l’Orangeraie or one of the smaller B&Bs near La Passe. Eat at Chez Jules and Tarosa.
Day 10. Home
Ferry back to Praslin, connect to the Cat Cocos to Mahé, then to the airport for an evening international departure. If your flight allows, build in a few hours of Victoria walking before the airport drop.
Splurge upgrades
Helicopter transfer between islands instead of the catamaran (around EUR 600 each way, but it saves a full half-day and the views are unforgettable). One private dinner on a quiet stretch of beach via your resort. Most will arrange it.