DAY 1: ARRIVAL
- Arrival at Catania Airport. Optional group transfer to Milazzo, hydrofoil included for Lipari. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 2: LIPARI
- Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day discovering the Queen of the Aeolian Islands. Overnight stay.
DAY 3: PANAREA & STROMBOLI
- Breakfast at the hotel. In the early afternoon, departure for Panarea. Stop in the beautiful Calajunco in wonderful waters. Then depart for a cruise to the small islands of Dattilo and Lisca Bianca. In Panarea you will be free to visit the charming village. Continuing toward Basiluzzo, the largest islet of Panarea, we will reach Stromboli. Sailing along the small village of Ginostra, reachable only by sea, we will take you to Scari, the port of Stromboli. A few steps to the right is the black sand beach of San Vincenzo, which continues around almost the entire island. You will have free time to swim again, stroll through the enchanting village, visit the craft shops and eat: the island offers everything. At sunset, circling the islet of Strombolicchio, heading toward the Sciara del Fuoco, after dropping anchor, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Stromboli’s eruptions. Return to Lipari. Optional transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 4: VULCANO
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting at the port and departure at 09:30 for Vulcano. The day begins with a ride along the western coast of Lipari, with a visit to the Grotta degli Angeli, the Faraglioni, and the beautiful Vinci beach. Our tour begins along the eastern coast from Lipari to the Vulcanello peninsula and continues toward the sea horse cave, Grotta del Cavallo, and the Piscina di Venere, a natural pool in the middle of the sea, followed by a stop for swimming. The next stop is the port of Vulcano. The island is very large and has many things to see. All the places to visit are easily reachable on foot, so everyone can visit the village and have free time to do anything. We will stop at Vulcano for a long time. Not far from the port are the Black Sands (black beach), the thermal mud pool, and the sulfurous waters beach. The village offers a wide selection of traditional restaurants and every kind of shop. In addition, it is possible to climb the large crater of Vulcano. Comfortable closed shoes are recommended. The path is marked by some signs, the ascent takes about 50 minutes and a little less for the descent. Return to Lipari. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
DAY 5: ALICUDI & FILICUDI
- Breakfast at the hotel, today you can choose to explore the surroundings or spend the day in Alicudi & Filicudi.
- Optional excursion: Alicudi & Filicudi. Meeting at the port, departure at 09:30 and return at 18:00. A few minutes after departure you can admire “Pietra Lunga” and “Pietra Menalda”, two large volcanic rocks of Lipari. One hour later (if we are lucky, we may encounter dolphins during the navigation) we will arrive at Capo Graziano, on the island of Filicudi, our first chance to swim. The waters around Filicudi and Alicudi are the most pristine in the entire archipelago. Along the western coast we will reach the Bue Marino cave, the largest in the entire archipelago, where we will stop for swimming. For the moment we say goodbye to Filicudi and head toward the small port of Alicudi. There you will have free time to visit the village. Alicudi will appear as a huge cone full of typical houses hanging on the side of the mountain. The main path is a stone mule track that climbs to the top of the island and the only means of transport is the donkey. All around, the island is surrounded by the waterfront where you can swim again or look for a bar for lunch. You will admire the volcanic rocks of Montenassari, Giafante and especially Canna (a singular volcanic neck, about 233 feet high). Here the incredible blue sea invites us to stop again for a swim. The next stop will be the port of Filicudi. Free time to visit the village and swim. Going up the village, it is possible to visit the prehistoric village of Capo Graziano and the old mills (they are not far but, if you do not want to walk, you can find taxis right at the port, ask how much a ride costs). We will enjoy the sunset by the large sea stacks. Return for the overnight stay.
DAY 6: LIPARI & SALINA
- Breakfast at the hotel, meeting at the port and departure at 10:00. These islands are the largest in the Aeolian archipelago and, thanks to their proximity, the itinerary offers more opportunities to swim and visit places rather than sail. Along the eastern coast of Lipari, we will head toward Monte Rosa, the village of Canneto and the White Beaches. Our first stop will be at the pumice beach with its incredible waters, so turquoise they rival the best Caribbean beaches. Continuing toward the village of Acquacalda, you will admire from the sea the flow of black obsidian cutting through the white and majestic mountain that, long ago, housed the old pumice mine. We leave Lipari for a moment to head toward Salina, where you will visit Santa Marina, the largest suburb on the island. Admiring the beautiful coasts, you will be amazed to see the boat enter a beautiful bay with a small islet in the center. The abrupt change in depth, the semicircular shape, and the layered rocks suggest that you are inside an ancient partially submerged crater. Ladies and gentlemen, you have arrived at Pollara Bay (our friendly director Massimo Troisi chose this place to set his last and unforgettable masterpiece: “Il Postino”). Our last stop in Salina will be Lingua, a small suburb, where you can visit the natural salt lake, once used for salt extraction (from which the island takes its name). The suburb is full of traditional restaurants and seaside bars. Our crew will be happy to recommend the best places for lunch. In the afternoon we will return to Lipari to complete the route. The western coast is full of oddly shaped rocks and beautiful caves in the bay of Valle Muria; it will be the icing on the cake of a wonderful day at sea. Return at 17:00. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: LIPARI
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can spend time visiting the island, take a swim in its crystal-clear waters.
DAY 8: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST
- Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port, Lipari-Milazzo hydrofoil included, optional transfer Milazzo - Catania Airport. End of our services. Thank you and goodbye!
- Lipari: Amarea, Garden on the Sea, Oriente or similar (*)
(*) It may happen and, in case of problems, the indicated hotels may be replaced with others of the same category located in the same cities or up to 30 km away, where it will be possible to carry out the program.
