Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights (Information and prices request)
DAY 1 – Arrival in Lipari
Arrival in Lipari, transfer to the hotel and meeting with our operators, illustration of the Aeolian tour. Overnight stay.
DAY 2 – Excursion to the island of Vulcano
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the boat tour of the island of Vulcano, to which the myth of Hephaestus is linked. During the tour of the island we will make some photo stops: Venus Pool, Grotta del Cavallo, Gelso and pleasant swims in the most suggestive coves. Once on the island, welcomed by the acrid smell of sulfur, you will be given time to devote to various activities. Arrival on the island and free time to devote to the various activities that the island offers. The small center with the shops and restaurants and the beaches are within walking distance. Lunch not included. Return to Lipari in the late afternoon. Return to Lipari in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.
DAY 3 – Excursion to Lipari and Salina
Breakfast at hotel. Departure by boat for Salina, the greenest island of the archipelago. First stop at the White Beaches, in the area of the Pumice Quarries of Lipari, for a swim in the crystal clear waters and continuation to Salina, the tour continues with the tour of the island by boat and a swim stop at the Bay of Pollara, a splendid setting at the foot of the Monte dei Porri, scenery of the film “Il Postino” by Troisi. We will then stop at the village of Lingua, a small fishing village that houses a salt lake, from which salt was once extracted and from where the island takes its name, Salina. Here you will have time available for a visit to the small but complete ethnographic museum, the archaeological museum and to taste the traditional “Pani Cunzatu” and the delicious “granita” “Da Alfredo“. Lunch not included. In the afternoon we will skirt the west part of Lipari, to admire the famous stacks, swimming stops in the coves. Return to the port of Lipari in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.
Day 4 – Lipari
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to visit the island of Lipari, the largest of the archipelago. We recommend hiring a car or a scooter to admire the magnificent views of the island. Do not miss the Quattrocchi viewpoint and the pumice quarries. Do not miss a walk to the fortress of the castle with the Archaeological Park and the Archaeological Museum B. Brea, the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo (protector of the Aeolian Islands) and its ancient Norman cloister. Continue through the alleys of the historic center and end the visit in the square of the port of Marina Corta where we have planned for you a “sweet” break in a historic bar for a tasting of the typical Aeolian granitas or if you prefer a nice cannoli accompanied by a glass of malvasia. Overnight.
DAY 5 – Panarea and Stromboli excursion
Breakfast at hotel. Free morning. Departure by boat to Panarea and Stromboli. Once in Panarea, the smallest island of the archipelago, photo stop at Calajunco Bay, one of the most beautiful of the Aeolian Islands, and stop for a swim in the splendid waters of the Zimmari cove. Once on the island, you will have time to stroll through the narrow and picturesque alleys, go shopping and discover the many panoramic views that the island hides. Continue to Stromboli, the island that hosts one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Those who have decided to climb to the top of the volcano will be accompanied by a specialized volcanological guide to the top (Optional climb to the Stromboli crater). Those who prefer to visit the island will have time to discover the charming streets, the shops hidden among the white houses and relax on the long black sand beaches. Those who do not participate in the climb, at sunset, after a short photo stop at the volcanic neck “Strombolicchio” will reach the Sciara del Fuoco by boat to witness the suggestive nocturnal eruption of the volcano. Late in the evening, return to Lipari. Overnight.
DAY 6 – Departure from Lipari
Breakfast at hotel. Day off. Greetings and departure.
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
THE ORDER OF THE EXCURSIONS AND THE ITINERARIES ARE INDICATIVE
Our reference for the tour is the AvventurIsole agency which provides on-site assistance h. 24 for the entire duration of the tour
The boats used for excursions are not for exclusive use. The program is purely indicative, for organizational reasons or for adverse weather and sea conditions, the itinerary and the order of the excursions could be changed or reversed without notice. Any renunciation of participation in one or more excursions by the customer does not involve any refund.
Administration costs € 15.00 per person
CLIMBS TO STROMBOLI CRATERS AND VOLCANIC CRATERS ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO THE INTENSE VOLCANIC ACTIVITY
The price includes:
- Accommodation in Lipari in a hotel of the chosen category for 5 nights with breakfast
- Transfer port of Lipari / hotel / port of Lipari on arrival and departure
- Tasting of Aeolian granitas or a cannoli with a glass of Malvasia
- Boat excursions as per program: Panarea and Stromboli, Lipari and Salina, Vulcano
- Map of the island of Lipari
- Aeolian Islands guide book (one per room)
La quota non comprende:
- Tasse locali (alle Eolie non si pagano tasse di soggiorno)
- Mance extra
- Facchinaggio-ingresso musei
- Assicurazione medica/annullamento facoltativa a richiesta
- Tutto ciò non espressamente incluso alla voce “la quota comprende”
The price does not include:
- Local taxes (tourist taxes are not paid in the Aeolian Islands)
- Porterage-entrance to museums
- Extra tips
- Optional medical insurance / cancellation on request
- Anything not expressly included in the item “the fee includes”
The names of the hotels will be provided to you before booking and you can choose the one you like based on the category and availability.
The hotels are all in the central area so as to give you the opportunity to move on foot in complete autonomy
On request collective transfer Catania / Milazzo Airport € 25.00 pp each way. Possibility of private transfer.
OPERATING NOTES: The actual order of the excursions will be communicated on site upon the client’s arrival. The tasting of Granita or Cannoli and Malvasia can be done on a day of your choice.
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