AUTHENTIC AEOLIAN ISLANDS EXPERIENCE

Private transfer with chauffeur from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to the port of Milazzo. Hydrofoil crossing to Lipari, the vibrant heart of the Aeolian Islands. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, and accommodation.
Meet your local guide and travel coordinator for a presentation of the week’s activities. Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine. Overnight in Lipari.

Breakfast at the hotel. Guided walking tour of Lipari’s historic center. Visit the Luigi Bernabò Brea Archaeological Museum, the Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew, its cloister, and the archaeological area of the Castle. Tasting lunch with local specialties. Free afternoon for relaxation or seaside strolls. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. Free morning for beach time and relaxation. Lunch at the hotel. In the early afternoon, departure by boat to Panarea, the most elegant of the Aeolian Islands. Enjoy a leisurely walk through its whitewashed village and scenic lanes. Continue to Stromboli, the island dominated by the legendary active volcano known locally as “Iddu”—“Him.” Time to explore the village, relax on the beach, or simply absorb the island’s powerful atmosphere. At sunset, sail along the Sciara del Fuoco, the lava slope descending into the sea, and witness Stromboli’s mesmerizing eruptions from the water. Pasta dinner on board, return to Lipari in the evening. Overnight.

Breakfast. Boat excursion to Salina, the greenest island of the archipelago. Stop in Santa Marina Salina, then continue with a complete circumnavigation of the island. Swimming stop at Pollara, the iconic bay featured in the film Il Postino. Continue to Lingua, home to a historic saltwater lagoon once used for salt extraction. Free time for lunch and swimming. Return to Lipari in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. A free day to discover Lipari’s most beautiful beaches, coves, and viewpoints at your own pace. In the late afternoon, meet at Marina Corta harbor and board a boat for a sunset aperitif among the sea stacks. Swim if you wish or simply enjoy a glass of Sicilian wine or prosecco while watching the sun set in one of the most photographed spots in the Aeolian Islands. Return to port. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.

Breakfast. Guided boat excursion to Vulcano Island. Circumnavigation of the island with views of the Grotta del Cavallo and the Pool of Venus, including a swimming stop. Landing on the island with free time to stroll through the village and relax on Vulcano’s iconic black volcanic sand beach. Free lunch. Return to Lipari in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. Free morning for sea and relaxation. In the afternoon, transfer by bus for a guided walk in Quattropani, Lipari’s scenic hillside hamlet. The route starts in Chiesa Nuova and follows ancient paths through vineyards, dry-stone walls, and Mediterranean scrub—revealing the island’s rural and authentic soul. Arrival at the Sanctuary of Chiesa Vecchia, overlooking a breathtaking square with panoramic views of Salina and, on clear days, Filicudi and Alicudi emerging from the sea. Conclude with a delightful apericena featuring traditional Aeolian products. Return to the hotel. Overnight.