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Aeolian Islands tour: 6 days to explore five of the Seven Sisters, declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000: Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Stromboli and Panarea. This all-inclusive Aeolian Islands tour will make you discover the volcanic archipelago, with its enchanting sceneries made by natural pools of crystal clear water, high cliffs and eruptive craters. With the typical islander atmosphere, you will be surprised by how many different impressions each island can give you. The Aeolian Islands tour can make you experience the calm of a peaceful time on a black sand beach, the open-air sulphureous mud pool in Vulcano or a swim in the bubbling warm water coming from the deep volcanic activity of the sea. During the day, take a walk in the narrow towns, get inspired by the nice view of the colorful bougainvillea, by blue details on white facades, and learn about the history of the archipelago with a guided tour in the archaeological area of Lipari. Have a look in the souvenirs shops and the fancy boutiques in Panarea, and savor the delicious local food and wine. Then, at sunset, get ready for the most explosive experience of the Aeolian Islands tour: the volcanic eruption of Stromboli.
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The reservations must be done no later than seven days before the tour.
The payment of 30% of the total amount of the tour must be paid at the moment of the booking.
Guests are required to observe with attention the dispositions given by the tour guide during the entire journey, to follow the established itineraries without getting away from the group, except the cases in which they have the approval and to respect the schedule for a possible free time.
The guided visits include promenades with pedestrian itineraries, a few an uphill climb. During all the activities our guest with mobility difficulties must be supported by an personal assistant able to help them.
Discover Messina Travel, will assume the responsibility to modify the itinerary or the program of the journey but only in exceptional situations.
Not recommended to people with restricted mobility.
The participants, once they have become aware of the detailed program, duration and attractions that we will visit, will exempt Discover Messina Travel by any civil and penal responsibility for eventual delays, accidents or incidents that might occur during the itineraries and transfers not attributable to the agency
Discover Messina Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum of 4 participants is not reached later than seven days before the departure. In this case, we will refund 100% of the fees between the 24 hours from the moment guests receive the cancellation communication e-mail.
In case of cancellation by the guest, not later than seven days before the tour, we will refund 100% of the participation fees. If the cancellation should occur during the seven days that precede the departure, will be retained 40% of the participation fees.
Regarding the general conditions exposed above, Discover Messina Travel refers to the applicable laws in force.
Flexible hours and days.
Return details: Returns to the original departure point.
The confirmation will be received at the moment of the booking.
The participation of minors is allowed if accompanied by parental authority or by someone acting in their place only.
The car seats for infant and children are available only if required at the moment of the reservation.
The adult prices apply to all travellers.
If necessary, the tour can be run in more than one language.
Cell-phone number and valid e-mail address are required at the moment of the booking.
The timetable is established with our booking service at the following e-mail address: booking@discovermessina.com or with our assistance at the followings numbers: +39.090.2135672 and +39.3913288688
Discover Messina Sicily thinks that your time is valuable. Our attentive staff is here to help and guide you at any moment and through all the stages of your experience in Sicily: before, during and after your journey, hoping to see you back in our land in the near future.
With us, local and professional tour guides you will be able to experience and understand Sicily from a different perspective, with small-medium groups of visitors and getting answers and curiosities that only an insider can provide. So, what to expect from this experience?
The Aeolian Islands tour starts from Catania or Palermo airport, or from Messina city center. Transfer to the port of Milazzo Sicily and sailing to the green island of Salina. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon/evening check-in and accommodation in the ****Hotel Mamma Santina (or similar), our lodging for the entire duration of the Aeolian Islands tour.
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Vulcano Island. This island is the closest to the northern Sicilian coast and, despite its latent activity, it is still possible to spot some volcanic phenomena, such as the fumarole on the top of the Gran Cratere, which is also the only place from where to enjoy an unforgettable view on the entire archipelago. When disembarked you will immediately smell the sulfur that typify this island. A few steps from the port you find one of the main attraction of the island, the sulfurous mud pool, an open-air spa where you can take advantage of the therapeutic mud or have a swim in the bubbling warm water coming from the deep volcanic activity. Chill out on the black sand beach and sneak a peek in the local souvenirs shops. Lunch in local restaurant. In the evening return to Salina island, dinner in hotel and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Lipari island. Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands and sailing around it is possible to see the white wall of the Pumice Quarry. Here with a walking tour you can discover the history of the archipelago: the archeological area of Parco di Diana dating from the Greek and Roman times, the Cathedral, the archaeological museum and the castle, with the beautiful view from the Belvedere. In the center you can have a walk in the main boulevard with many souvenirs shops and restaurants where to have lunch with the typical pani cunzatu, a rich Sicilian dish made with bread stuffed with many
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Panarea island. Panarea is the smallest of the archipelago and also the most elegant one. Here you will breathe the charming atmosphere that attracts the international jet-set and also many tourists: blue doors and windows, fancy boutiques and panoramic restaurants overlooking the sea where you will have lunch. Explore the church of Saint Peter and its panoramic point, and have a swim in the crystal water of Cala Junco. If you like to walk you cannot miss the incredible prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese. Here many ruins of ancient dwellings still remains in a stunning panoramic scenery. In the evening return to Salina, accommodation and dinner in the hotel.
Breakfast in hotel and departure to Stromboli island. Stromboli is one of the most impressive attraction of our Aeolian Islands tour. On the island you can relax on the black sand beach, composed by eroded lava stone, and immerse yourself in the warm water. Going uphill visiting the town you can explore the local craft shops, and we will have lunch in a local restaurant. Visit also the house where Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman lived and felt in love while shooting the movie Stromboli-Terra di Dio. Stromboli island will make you feel how lively is the power of nature under the surface. You can admire its continuous and powerful eruptions of lava flowing on its slope, called Sciara del Fuoco, when at sunset the sky gets darker. In the evening return to Salina, accommodation and dinner in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel and check-out. We will spend the last day of this Aeolian Islands tour visiting Salina Aeolian Islands, the second largest island of the archipelago. Here you will enjoy some time on the beach and reach the lighthouse before having lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon sailing to the port of Milazzo and transfer to Catania or Palermo airport. We will share a goodbye hoping to see our guests back to Sicily soon!
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