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4 days - 3 nights
Sea and nature
Necessary
English, Italian
A fantastic tour to visit 6 Aeolian Islands. We will get to know Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi.
A wonderful holiday in the Aeolian Islands to discover wonderful places declared World Heritage by Unesco.
You will visit the Aeolian Islands to actively experience one of the most beautiful sea in Italy, together with the charm, traditions, mythology and history of these incredible islands.
You will sail in an uncontaminated sea with enchanting landscapes and you will have the opportunity to taste Aeolian food made of genuine ingredients rich in flavors.
More information on the islands visited:
9:00 am departure from Milazzo by hydrofoil or ship to reach the island of Vulcano
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in the center of Vulcano with rooms and breakfast. Free day for visiting the island, shopping, and relaxing on the beach.
12.00 Departure from the port of Vulcano for the excursion to Panarea and Stromboli.
Subsequently, we will continue to Panarea where we will visit the bay of Cala Junco at the foot of a prehistoric village (Capo Milazzese). Then we will move to Cala Zimmari for a second swim in front of the only white sand beach of the Aeolian Islands. We will then continue towards the islets in front of Panarea to visit the mini-archipelago formed by Lisca Bianca, Lisca Nera, Basiluzzo and Spinazzola. Arrive at the Port of San Pietro. We will stop on the island. On foot, in about 45 minutes or with the typical electric taxis, it will be possible to reach the small prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese which dates back to 1400 BC. The village dominates the Bay of Cala Junco. Through a small road it is possible to go down for a swim in the crystal clear sea of Panarea. As an alternative to Capo Milazzese, about 10 minutes away is the small church of San Pietro with its breathtaking view.
In the afternoon we will leave for Stromboli. Along the way we will stop in front of Ginostra and then continue to Sciara del fuoco and Strombolicchio. In Stromboli we will make another stop on the island where you can dine, walk and take a fantastic swim in the sea.
At sunset we will return under the Sciara del Fuoco to witness the suggestive spectacle of the explosions of the Stromboli volcano from the sea.
Around 10.30 pm return to Vulcano.
9.30 am departure from the port of Vulcano for the tour of Filicudi and Alicudi.
Arrived near the Faraglioni of Filicudi, we will continue towards the Grotta del Bue Marino where we will make a stop for a swim in the sea.
Then we will visit the Faraglioni: Montenassari, Giafante and above all the Canna. The latter is a very special 85m high volcanic nek.
We will then continue towards the port of Filicudi where we will make a stop to visit the prehistoric village of Capo Graziano and the village.
In the afternoon we will leave for the visit of Alicudi which is also the least populated of the entire Aeolian archipelago. Alicudi is the only island of the Aeolian Islands to have remained totally untouched by mass tourism. On this wild island you can walk along the mule track that goes back in time. During the stop it will be possible to take a bath in a completely uncontaminated sea, remaining immersed in nature.
Return to Vulcano scheduled for 6.00 pm
After breakfast, leave the rooms.
9:30 am departure for the excursion to Vulcano.
The tour of the island will begin along Vulcanello, and the Valley of the Monsters. Later we will continue towards the wonderful Faraglioni, the Grotta degli Angeli and the Grotta del Cavallo. Then we will reach the Piscina di Venere, a natural pool with incredibly turquoise water. Later we will continue to the locality Gelso, a small almost uninhabited village with a wonderful lighthouse overlooking the coast.
During navigation and throughout the excursion, provided that the marine weather conditions allow it and always at the sole discretion of the captain of the motor ship, we will make numerous stops for a refreshing swim in the sea.
Once again, we will head for the port of Vulcano.
Back in Vulcano, collect your luggage at the hotel and departure from the port of Vulcano for Milazzo.