Over 8 days, on board a schooner, experience the magical charm of the Aeolian archipelago on this trip. Sail on the sea bathed in sun and silence, punctuated by swims in deserted creeks, excursions with your francophone guide and by hikes of active volcanos at Vulcano et Stromboli (optional). Visit the fishing ports of Salina and Stromboli, the thermal water and mud-baths of Vulcano, and the incrediblearcheological and vulcanological museum in Lipari. While comfortably berthed in this suberb vessel, experience the pleasure of the truecuisine of these island and taste the simple pleasures of life of the Aeolian Islands.
Destinations:
Price:
From € 1,430.–
Length of holiday:
8 days (7 nights)
Departure dates:
From April to October, Saturday to Saturday
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Features of the holiday
| Destination: | Aeolian Islands, Europe, Italy, Sicily |
| Season: | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Responsible travel: | Economy, Environmentally-friendly transportation, Food, Local food, Micro-economy, Possible without flight, Transportation |
| Travel type: | Active holidays |
| Traveller type: | Couple, Family, Small group, Solo |
| Activities: | Beach, Cruise, Mud bath, Observation, Sport, Tour, Trekking, Walk, Wellness |
| Accommodation: | Boat, Sailing boat |
| Natural environment: | Island, Sea, Volcano |
| Culture: | Architecture, History, Vernacular architecture |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, Temperate |
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Itinerary of the holiday
- Day 1 : Arrival in Catania and welcome to the boat.
- Day 2 : Sail to Panarea, & the inhabited Lisca Bianca & Bottaro.
- Day 3 : Sail along the virtical cliffs of Basiluzzo. Lunchtime arrival at Stromboli. Optional climb.
- Day 4 : Tour of Stromboli & evening observation of volcanic activity. Swimming stop at Ginostra before crossing from Stromboli to Salina.
- Day 5 : Climb to the summit of Monte Fossa delle Felci. Tour of the island of Salina by boat. Stop for a swim in the spectacular bay of Pollara. Crossing from Salina to Lipari.
- Day 6 : Visit Lipari and the archeological & vulcanological museum. Crossing Lipari to Vulcano sail onto the Faraglioni.
- Day 7 : Tour of Vulcano. Stop for a swim in Venus’s pool and visit the grotto of the Seahorse. Sail the length of the west coast of Vulcano to the port of Gelso, crossing from Vulcano to Milazzo.
- Day 8 : Transfer to Catania airport. Flights Palermo to Switzerland or a few extra days in Sicily.
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Length of the holiday |
8 days (7 nights) |
Departure dates |
From April to October, Saturday to Saturday |
Price |
From € 1,210.– to € 1,747.– according to the season (on request) |
Included with the holiday
- transfer from Catania airport to Milazzo
- tour of the Aeolian Islands on a double cabin basis
- full board except the evening mels on Days 1 & 8 and a diner in Lipari
- a dinner at the pizzeria in Vulcano on Day 6
- a pick-nick meal on the Stromboli climb
- a Francophone guide for the holiday
- the guided excursions included in the itinerary
- equipment on the boat, fuel, port taxes
Not included with the holiday
- flights
- holiday insurance
- breakfasts on days 1 & 8
- a diner in Lipari
- drinks (mineral water is included)
- a pick-nick meal on the Stromboli climb with a vulcanologist guide (€ 25.– p/p paid locally)
- museum entrance fees in Lipari and the thermal establishment at Vulcano
- entry tax for the Aeoliam Islands and into the regional parks (Vulcano et Stromboli) (€ 7.– p/p for all)
- tips
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- Rock formation off Panarea
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- Dining area of the schooner Pallas
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- The schooner Santa Barbara
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- The smoking Stromboli
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- The schooner Pallas
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- The Salina coast
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- Cabin and bathroom suite of the schooner Santa Barbara
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- Cabin of the schooner Santa Barbara
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- The small town of Lipari
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- Cabin of the schooner Pallas
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- The cliffs of Lipari
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- A Greek profile on the island of Volcano
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- The quasi-active Stromboli
Our customers enjoyed their travel
Fair winds and a good journey, future travelers to the Aeolians
Life onboard — Well, I do not want to reveal all. I would say that you need to book this magnificent trip, discover the sea, the feeling, get close to the way of the boat, be lulled and simply sail. The boat is very nice and comfortable, the food is excellent, the fish and the fruit is super fresh…hmm…delicacies. Between sailing, swimming in the various bays of the islands, reading, taking a nap and meals, a lovely week awaits you. Victor is always at your disposal and the under-cook Omar is very nice.
The islands — Each different they all have their own charm. Our favorite was Salina which remained more authentic, less touristy in contrast to the others with more friendly inhabitants.
The highlight of the trip was, of course, the climb to the summit of Stromboli, arriving at night. This cannot be explained – you just have to live it.
Finally, a BIG THANK YOU to Nicolas, our guide, who speaks perfect French. He is a warm and attentive person who was with us for the week and who conveyed his passion for the volcanos. We recount anecdotes about the Sicilians, their beliefs and of the captain.
I would need a couple of pages to tell everything. The best thing would be to go there.
Fair winds and a good journey, future travelers to the Aeolians
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