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Informations

Highlights
  • Day trip to the Aeolian archipelago, a UNESCO heritage site, from Taormina
  • Travel between Sicily and the Aeolian Islands by motorboat
  • Visit Lipari, the largest of the islands in the archipelago
  • Relax at Vulcano, visiting the mud thermal baths or sunbathing on a beach
Program
  • Departure for Milazzo and boarding on the motor ship to the Aeolian Islands. After sailing along the coast of the Capo Milazzo promontory, direct transfer to Lipari to see Punta Castagna; in this area of ancient pumice pits and white beaches, you can admire the enchanting landscape and the characteristic color of the sea due to its clear seabed. After docking at Lipari, the largest island of the splendid Aeolian archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, our first stop, you will have the opportunity to visit the historic center (where it will also be possible to visit a small archaeological museum at the Castle, the cemetery, the 12th-century Norman cathedral, consecrated in honor of Saint Bartholomew), the archaeological park, and to go shopping. Possibility to book a bus tour of Lipari (optional, not included in the price). After departure from Lipari, direct transfer to the island of Vulcano for our second stop; the main attractions are the black beaches, the thermal springs, and the sulfur mud baths. This stop also allows passengers to have lunch in a local restaurant (optional). In the afternoon, departure from Vulcano to sail around the mythological area of the Aeolian Islands, the Faraglioni, the Papa Giovanni rock, the Angels' Grotto, and the Mummy Rock. Special attention to the wonderful Venus Pool, the evocative Horse Grotto, and the Lion Rock. Return to Taormina around 7:30 pm.

Services included
  • Pickup and return to hotel
  • Trip on a tourist motorboat
  • Tour guide or multilingual prerecorded commentary
The rate does not include
  • Any entrance tickets to sites of interest
  • Food and drinks
  • Photos and souvenirs
  • Tips and extras
  • Disembarkation tax 5.00 per person
  • Anything not specified under "The rate includes"
  • Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
Important information
  • Availability subject to weather conditions and the Covid-19 emergency
  • Excursions may be canceled due to force majeure. In this case, a full refund will be provided or an alternative excursion will be offered.
  • NORMA VACANZE reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
  • Excursion programs may undergo changes compared to what is published, for technical or logistical reasons. Customers will be informed of any changes to the published program and a refund will be granted if the changes are not accepted.
  • Some excursions require a minimum number of passengers and are subject to cancellation if this minimum is not reached. In the unlikely event of such cancellation, a refund will be provided or an alternative excursion will be offered.
  • NORMA VACANZE is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damages caused by third parties or others such as floods, storms, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, terrorist attacks, strikes.
Children policy
  • From 0 to 2.99 years free
Cancellation policy
  • No penalty will be applied for cancellations received at least three days before the excursion.
Information on departure and return
  • Starting point:
    Your hotel in Taormina, Letojanni, Giardini Naxos, Sant’Alessio or Bus Terminal Recanati – Giardini Naxos
  • Details about the return point:
    Return to the starting point