Tour code: ITA_ESE
Tour type: Walking tour
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Dates:

Custom and scheduled dates
3-10 Sep 10
24 Sep - 1 Oct 10
15-22 Oct 10
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Price (p.p.): from 760 EUR

Included:

• Accommodation in double (shared) rooms in family-style hotels (***)
• Group tours: all transfers and hydrofoils from and to the hotel in Catania
• Self-guided tours: all transfers on Sicily from Catania airport to Milazzo, Milazzo-Etna, Etna to Catania
• Half board (breakfast and dinners) (self-guided tours: breakfast only)
• Entrance fees to the Aeolian Islands & taxes to climb Vulcano and Stromboli
• Volcanologic guide in Stomboli and Etna
• Cable-car and 4X4 vehicles on Mt Etna (group tours only)
• Local Italian & English speaking guide for all the tour (group tours only)
• Comprehensive roadbook (self-guided version)

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The Aeolian Islands are not only a world-class volcanic highlight, but also a paradise to combine an active hiking holiday with relaxation, great food and the laid back island life. On Stromboli, you experience one of the world's most active volcanoes, on Vulcano, you'll be impressed by the surreal world of fumaroles, craters and hot springs at the beach. As the crowing highlight, you visit Mt Etna volcano, the largest and most active volcano in Europe.
Self-guided / individual tours:
In addition to guided group tour departures this tour is offered as a self-guided program: we provide you with transfers, accommodation and a comprehensive roadbook.

Itinerary (8 days)

Day 1:	Arrival in Catania on Sicily Arrival at Catania. Meeting with the guide at 7pm at the hotel in Catania, placed in the very heart of the city centre. Briefing on the program. Acc.: hotel*** in downtown Catania (D)
Day 2:	Transfer to the Vulcano Island - La Fossa's crater and fumaroles, hot springs Transfer to Milazzo harbour (1h30 drive). Hydrofoil or ferry transfer to the island of Vulcano (ca. 1-2h) famous for its hot thermal springs. Hike up to Vulcano’s impressive crater and its steaming yellow fumaroles and sulphur deposits. There is time for going to the beach and bath in the thermal springs before we continue to nearby Lipari island. Acc.: hotel*** or good B&B in Lipari (B, D)
Day 3:	Lipari island In the morning we take an walk to the southern side of Lipari island to Monte Guardia, from where we have enchanting views over neighboring Vulcano island and its crater. The afternoon is free for own activities, e.g. to visit the pumice and obsidian deposits near Aquacalda, and the colorful and lively Medieval centre of Lipari town with its interesting Archaeological Museum. (3 hours hiking, +250 - 250 m) Acc.: as before (Lipari) (B, D)
Day 4:	Vulcano - Stromboli - Sciara del Fuoco Hydrofoil transfer to Stromboli - free time to explore beaches & the village - afternoon/evening climb to the Sciara del Fuoco (400 m altitude) with its great viewpoint to the craters. (4 hours hiking, +400 - 400 mt.) Acc.: hotel*** on Stromboli (B, D)
Day 5:	Stromboli Island - climb the active craters Free morning on Stromboli island. In the afternoon climb to Stromboli's active craters, eruption viewing from close range (conditions permitting). (5 hours hiking, +924 – 924 mt.) Acc.: as before (Stromboli) (B, D)
Day 6:	Stromboli - Etna - Valle del Bove After breakfast we take a speed boat back to Milazzo on Sicily Island. In the early afternoon, we continue by private minibus directly to the southern side of Mount Etna at 1900 m a.s.l. (2h transfer). On Etna, before dinner we make a short walk over the edge of the huge depression of the Valle del Bove. (3 hours hiking, + 150 mt – 150 mt) Acc.: Mountain hotel*** on Etna at 1900 m a.s.l. (B, D)
Day 7:	Excursion to Etna's summit craters Full day excursion towards the summit region of Etna, to observe its smoking craters and volcanic activity if present.. Acc.: hotel*** in historic center of Catania (as on D1) (B, D)
Day 8:	Departure from Catania End of our services. Acc.: none (B)

Self-guided version (8 days)

Day 1:	Arrival in Catania on Sicily and transfer to Milazzo Arrival at Catania airport / train station. A private car brings you straight to the port of Milazzo, where you spend the night in a B&B. Acc.: B&B in Milazzo
Day 2-8:	as day 2-8 in group tour program Acc.: 2xhotel**-*** / B&B on Lipari, 2xhotel*** on Stromboli, 1 night in hotel*** on Etna, 1 night in hotel*** in Catania as on day 1 (B)

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