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Blue Shadows - Red Volcanoes - 7-days luxury sailing cruise and volcano climbing in the Eolian Islands (Italy) with private guides -
Tour code: ITA_EBS
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Duration: 7 days Dates:Custom tour dates onlyPrice (p.p.): 4158 € ?Included:
7-days itineraryDay 1: Milazzo - Salina
Acc.: : Luxurious queen-sized bed cabins, with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. (D)
Day 2: Salina - Lipari
After breakfast on board, we climb to the top of the island along an ancient hiking trail. From the peak of Salina, the crater of 'Monte Fossa' volcano, we will enjoy a magnificiant view over the whole of the archipelago, and on a clear day, one can even see Mt. Etna on the mainland of Sicily.
Later in the afternoon we sail to Lipari, the largest of the Eolian islands. We have time to explore its Medieval center of narrow alleys towered by the castle, and visit the local local pumice and obsidian deposits, that played an important role in the Stone and Bronze Age of the Mediterranean. In the evening we'll enjoy our dinner in the most famous restaurant in the islands, the spectacular 'Da Fillippino', located near the walls of the Ancient Castle. You'll know why it is so famous...! Acc.: : as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)
Day 3: Lipari - Panarea
After breakfast, we visit the archaeological museum, which contains the entire history of the archipelago. In the late morning we sail to charming Panarea island. Along the way, we stop to swim/snorkel at the numerous underwater fumeroles - sulphurous bubbles that have been active for thousands of years, and vivid evidence that the mostly submerged volcano of Panarea is still alive. We anchor overnight in the beautiful bay 'Sotto Castello' underneath the pre-historic village.
Acc.: : as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)
Day 4: Panarea - Stromboli
In the late afternoon, equipped with sandwiches for the evening, we prepare for the 3-4 hours climb to the summit craters. At around sunset, we arrive on a natural viewpoint at 918m, located directly above the active craters. From here, one can observe the several active craters' eruptions from very close range,- with a good portion of caution. Many people agree that this is one of the most awe-inspiring spectacles of nature they have seen in their lives,- be warned: this is where you might become addicted to volcanoes… After enjoying the fireworks for some time, we descend on a different route that brings us quickly down a steep sand slope directly to the village of Stromboli, in probably less than an hour. --- Note: In case access to Stromboli's summit is prohibited by authorities, e.g. during times of particularly high levels of activity, the excursion will instead go to a viewpoint above the Sciara del Fuoco at 400m. Acc.: : as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)
Day 5: Stromboli - Panarea
Today, we sail back to stylish Panarea. Our day is spent exploring the cliff-top trails of this old volcano, and/or swimming / snorkeling / diving, or simply relaxing on board or in the pictureque village with its stylish boutiques. In the late afternoon, we stop for an aperitivo at the 5 star Raya Hotel where the view across to Stromboli is spectacular. While we can admire the frequent eruptions. we enjoy a wonderful Eolian meal ashore.
Acc.: : as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)
Day 6: Panarea - Vulcano
Acc.: : as before (luxury cabin on board) (B, L, D)
Day 7: Vulcano - Milazzo
After breakfast we depart from Vulcano and sail back to the port of Milazzo where we disembark at noon. Our driver will be waiting to transfer you in air-conditioned comfort back 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
