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Stromboli by Night: The spectacle of an eruption
Crater hike on Vulcano Island
All boat transfers included
- Arrival
- Lipari: Queen of the Aeolian Islands
- Stromboli at sunset
- Vulcano Island
- Day at leisure
- Salina and wine tasting
- Mount Etna
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Lipari: Queen of the Aeolian Islands
Early in the morning boat transfer to Lipari island, the biggest and most lively of the Aeolian Archipelago. After the check-in, hike past the volcanic rocks of Timpone Pataso and the ancient pumice-stone quarries. The trail continues to the ancient San Calogero thermal baths, offering panoramic views across the surroundings islands.
Effective walking time: 3,5 hours
Vertical height difference: 400 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x boat transfer from Milazzo to Lipari
- 1 x coach transfer to the hiking path
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
3 Stromboli at sunset
Morning at leisure, in the afternoon boat round trip to the Island of Stromboli. Brief stop on the small but beautiful Isle of Panarea for a warm-up stroll. In Stromboli hike to the edge of the Sciara del Fuoco (flowing lava) viewpoint at 400 m above sea level with view of the volcano’s crater in the distance. Back on board, stop in front of the Island of Stromboli to admire the eruptions from the sea under the cover of darkness. Evening meal with pasta and appetizers on board.
Effective walking time: 3 hours
Vertical height difference: 400 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x boat round trip Lipari-Stromboli
- 1 x macaroni dish and appetizer on board
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
4 Vulcano Island
Boat round trip to Vulcano, the southernmost Aeolian Island. Hike to the top of the crater to watch the fumarole air streams together with an amazing view of the surrounding archipelago. Back at sea level chance to bathe in one of the famous hot sulphur springs or spend some leisure time on the black sandy beach.
Effective walking time: 3 hours
Vertical height difference: 350 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x boat round trip Lipari-Vulcano
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
5 Day at leisure
Enjoy the unique flair of Lipari or take an optional jetfoil ride to the remote islands of Alicudi and Filicudi
6 Salina and wine tasting
Boat round trip to Salina, the island where the film “The Postman“ was set. Hiking tour along one of the prettiest and most fascinating trails of the Aeolian Islands, between land and sea. From Madonna del Terzito hike through the typical Mediterranean scrub adorned with eucalyptus and acacia trees. The day ends with a visit to a winery and a tasting of the local wines .
Effective walking time: 3,5 hours
Vertical height difference: 450 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate
- 1 x boat round trip Lipari-Salina
- 1 x wine tasting accompanied by tasty local products
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
7 Mount Etna
Back in Sicily and stop at Europe’s highest active volcano and its numerous craters. From the Belvedere viewpoint (1.472 m) hike through orchards, chestnut groves and the volcanic desert to Monte Zoccolaro. Continue on to the Silvestri craters (1.900 m) with its impressive lava flows from the 1983 and 2001 eruptions. On the way back visit to a honey farm and a tasting of homemade products.
Effective walking time: 3 hours
Vertical height difference: 350 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate
- 1 x boat transfer from Lipari to Milazzo
- 1 x visit to a honey farm with a tasting
- 1 x FD hiking tour guide
8 Departure
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