• Discover Sicily, an island of priceless treasures, explore the fascinating and authentic Aeolian Islands.
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Description
  • Discover Sicily, an island of priceless treasures, explore the fascinating and authentic Aeolian Islands.
Itinerary

SUNDAY: ARRIVAL

  • Arrival at Catania Airport. Optional group transfer to Milazzo; hydrofoil included for Lipari. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

MONDAY: VULCANO

  • Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, meet at the port and depart at 09:30 for Vulcano. The day begins with a journey along the western coast of Lipari, visiting the Cave of Angels, the Faraglioni, and the beautiful Vinci beach. Our tour begins along the eastern coast from Lipari to the Vulcanello peninsula and continues to the Seahorse Cave, the Horse Cave, and Venus Pool, a natural pool in the middle of the sea, followed by a swim stop. 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 explore the village and have free time to do whatever they like. We will stay in 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 choice of traditional restaurants and all kinds of shops. In addition, it is possible to climb the large crater of Vulcano. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended. The path is marked by some signs; the climb takes about 50 minutes and a little less on the way down. Return to Lipari. Free afternoon and overnight stay at the hotel.

TUESDAY: PANAREA & STROMBOLI

  • Breakfast at the hotel, meet at the port in the early afternoon and depart for Panarea. Stop in the beautiful Calajunco in wonderful waters. Then depart for a cruise around the small islets of Dattilo and Lisca Bianca. In Panarea, you will be free to visit the charming village. Continuing toward Basiluzzo, the largest of the Panarea islets, we will reach Stromboli. Sailing along the small village of Ginostra, accessible only by sea, we will take you to Scari, the port of Stromboli. A few steps away on your right is San Vincenzo black sand beach, which continues to surround almost the entire island. You will have free time to take another swim, stroll through the pretty village, visit the craft shops, and eat: the island offers everything. At sunset, sailing around the islet of Strombolicchio, heading toward the Sciara del Fuoco, after anchoring, you will be able to enjoy the spectacular view of Stromboli's eruptions. Return to Lipari, optional transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.

WEDNESDAY: LIPARI & SALINA

  • Breakfast at the hotel, meet at the port and depart 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 to 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 that they rival the best Caribbean beaches. Continuing toward the village of Acquacalda, you will admire from the sea the black obsidian flow that crosses the white and majestic mountain which, long ago, housed the old pumice mine. We leave Lipari for a moment to head to Salina, where you will visit Santa Marina, the largest inhabited center on the island. Admiring the wonderful coastlines, you will be amazed to see the boat enter a splendid bay with a small islet in the center. The sudden change in depth, the semicircular shape, and the layers of rock suggest that you are inside an ancient partially submerged crater. Ladies and gentlemen, you have arrived at Pollara Bay (our friend filmmaker Massimo Troisi chose this place as the setting for his last and unforgettable masterpiece: "Il Postino"). Our last stop in Salina will be Lingua, a small settlement where you can visit the natural salt lake, once used for salt extraction (from which the island takes its name). The center 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 rich in rocks of strange shapes and beautiful caves in the inlet of Valle Muria, which will be the icing on the cake of a wonderful day at sea. Return at 17:00. Overnight stay at the hotel.

THURSDAY: THE TOUR ENDS AFTER BREAKFAST

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Lipari port, hydrofoil included for Milazzo, and optional transfer from Milazzo port to Catania Airport. End of our services.
Services included
  • 4 nights in Lipari with breakfast in a 4* hotel
  • High-speed ferry Milazzo-Lipari-Milazzo with 1 trolley per person
  • Transfer from the port of Lipari to the hotel in Lipari and return
  • 1 excursion "Panarea and Stromboli"
  • 1 excursion "Vulcano"
  • 1 excursion "Lipari and Salina"
The rate does not include
  • Transfers from the airport to Milazzo and back
  • Tourist tax
  • Everything that is not listed under "the price includes"
  • 4 dinners at a partner restaurant + 1 packed lunch provided by the hotel for the "Panarea & Stromboli" excursion
  • Extra luggage supplement Milazzo-Lipari-hotel to be paid on site
Optional supplements
  • Group transfer from Catania airport/Taormina-Milazzo port and from Milazzo to Catania airport on request.
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological parks
  • To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
  • Tickets are non-refundable
Selected hotels
  • Lipari: Bouganville, Villa Enrica, Zagara, Cutimare, Mea or similar (*)

(*) It may happen that, in the event 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.

Important information
  • In Lipari, we will provide you with vouchers for the hotel and excursions; the guide in Lipari will be included if a minimum of 10 people is reached.
  • About 90% of the hotels in Lipari do not have a restaurant; dinner may be served in a restaurant.
  • The program may be subject to changes, or replaced with alternative excursions, or some of them may be canceled due to bad weather or technical reasons; in such cases, no refund is предусмотрed.
  • The hydrofoil transportation for the excursions is shared with other guests.
  • For diving enthusiasts in Lipari, there are 2 diving centers.
  • Due to the enormous demand for the Aeolian Islands, all bookings are on request; we will respond to your booking indicating the name of the hotel. At the time of confirmation, a 30% deposit of the total amount must be paid. Late advance payments will result in the cancellation of the booking.
  • Please note that the last departure from Milazzo to Lipari is at 19:00 — please take this information into account when booking your flight. If you have booked a late-evening flight, please inform us and we will help you book an overnight stay in Milazzo.
  • Rooms must be vacated by 10:00. You may take your luggage with you or leave it free of charge in your hotel’s storage room. On request and for an additional fee, it is possible to keep the room until late afternoon.
  • Tours are guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 passengers.
  • The hotels indicated in the programs may be replaced with others of the same category.
  • It is recommended to book optional excursions at the time of booking.
  • Some trips may be a combination of multiple Norma Vacanze tours. It should be expected that some members of the group may join or leave the tour between stops.
  • We try to carry out the tour as scheduled, but there may be emergency changes or adverse weather conditions with alternative programs.
  • The tour programs may be subject to changes compared to what is published, for technical or logistical reasons, without substantial changes to the program itself.
  • Norma Vacanze reserves the right to modify the excursion itinerary if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure.
  • Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage, or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes.
Cancellation policy
  • 30% of the total amount must be paid at the time of confirmation and is non-refundable
  • Cancellations up to 30 days before departure, 10% penalty
  • Cancellations from 29 to 14 days before departure, 30% penalty
  • Cancellations from 13 to 7 days before departure, 50% penalty
  • In case of cancellation within 6 days of departure, 100% penalty
  • No refund is provided in case of no-show or voluntary interruption of a trip already started