Blue Shadows - Red Volcanoes

- 7-days luxury sailing cruise and volcano climbing in the Eolian Islands (Italy) with private guides -

Our yacht in the blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea

Highlights

Brand-new comfortable yacht
Personally guided volcanological excursions
Explore ancient paths of active volcanoes
Small group: maximum 6 guests
First-class Italian & Sicillian cuisine
Italian/Sicilian cooking demonstrations & wine tastings
5 star massage therapy available all day, every day
Scuba diving and courses available with your own private instructor
In short
Tour code: ITA_EBS
Tour type: Luxury sailing cruise
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour character: Exclusive luxury sailing cruise aboard a comfortable catamaran in the Eolian archipel. Private excursions guided by an expert volcanologist.
Best travel period: May - October
Duration: 7 days

Dates:

Custom tour dates only

Price (p.p.): 4158 €

(2-6 participants / prices for smaller or larger groups on request.)

Included:

Brand new luxurious air conditioned Lagoon 500 Catamaran
Guest professor of volcanology as a guide for the duration of the cruise
Melissa & Francesco Candiani as your skipper / chief throughout the week
Guided walks
Explanation of the history of the volcanoes
Visit to the mud baths at Vulcano
Visit to the archaeological museum in Lipari
Return transfers to Milazzo from Palermo or Catania airports
3 meals per day, prepared from fresh local Italian/Sicilian produce
Full on board bar including selected beer, wine & spirits
Lunch or dinner at Lipari´s famous restaurant "Da Filippino"
An Aperitivo on the rooftop at the 5-Star-Raya-Hotel in Panarea
Surprise dinner in Panarea - traditional cuisine
Malvasia tasting, aperitivo & dinner at 5Star-Capofaro-Resort in Salina
Limited selected wines at restaurants
Ombre Blu Polo shirt
Kayaking / snorkeling / water ski & knee board & wake board
Satellite TV DVD & stereo system in salon
Private stereo system in each cabin
Wireless internet service
Full linen & towels cleaning
Marina fees at home port / fuel & water
All taxes included (Italian VAT 10%)

Arrival info:

Ombre Blu is based in Milazzo, a convenient 1.5 hrs by car from the international airport of Catania and 2.5 hours from Palermo. A private return land transfer service to Ombre Blu is included from these airports. In other cases, we would be happy to assist you with your transfer arrangements.
Helicopter transfers are also available.
We are available to pick up guests from other locations on request - this
may incur an additional cost.

The setting: a background of crystal clear blue waters, sunshine, black sand beaches and brooding volcanoes… We invite you to imerge yourself into the Eolian Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage area, with breathtaking cultural, natural and volcanological beauty.
Guests on this seven day all-inclusive adventure have the opportunity to explore some of Italy’s most fascinating and active volcanoes. Aboard the modern catamaran "Ombre Blu", VolcanoDiscovery offers you this exclusive tour combining stylish travelling in first class comfort with an expert approach to active volcanoes. The spacious, modern yacht Ombre Blu offers its guests a flexible and personalised travel experience.

7-days itinerary

Day 1:

Milazzo - Salina
Embarkation in the port of Milazzo, sail to Salina Island. Explore the rugged coast line, visit a 5-star resort for wine tasting and dinner.
Acc.: Luxurious queen-sized bed cabins, with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. (D)

Day 2:

Salina - Lipari
Climb to Monte Fossa volcano. Sail to Lipari island, explore the Ancient and Medieval castle, visit the pumice and obsidian deposits.
Acc.: as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)

Day 3:

Lipari - Panarea
After a visit in the archaeological museum of Lipari, we set sail for charming Panarea island. Swim / snorkelling break at the volcanic reefs offshore Panarea. Anchor overnight at the wonderful natural harbour "Sotto Castello".
Acc.: as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)

Day 4:

Panarea - Stromboli
Sailing to Stromboli, sail around the beautiful island - climb to Stromboli's active craters in the evening, eruption viewing from close range.
 
Acc.: as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)

Day 5:

Stromboli - Panarea
Sail back to Panarea, exploring the island on old trails, aperitivo at 5-star Raya hotel.
Acc.: as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)

Day 6:

Panarea - Vulcano
sailing to Vulcano, climb to Gran Cratere, natural thermal baths & mud, bathing at the black sand beaches
Acc.: as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)

Day 7:

Vulcano - Milazzo
Depart from Vulcano and sailing to Milazzo, transfer to Catania or Palermo airport.
Acc.: no further accommodation on board (B)
Note:
The exact itinerary is strictly subject to weather conditions and to (unpredictable) conditions of the volcanoes.