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Aeolian Islands & Etna

- 8 days walking tour to Sicily's active volcanoes, individual (self-guided) & group departures -

Dates Status Price p.p. (€) SRS (*) participants
14-21 Apr 12 space available 990 €  ?  140 €  ?  8-15 Booking inquiry
9-16 Jun 12 space available 1025 €  ?  140 €  ?  8-15 Booking inquiry
23-30 Jun 12 guaranteed 1025 €  ?  140 €  ?  8-15 Booking inquiry
7-14 Jul 12 space available 1035 €  ?  140 €  ?  8-15 Booking inquiry
21-28 Jul 12 space available 1035 €  ?  140 €  ?  8-15 Booking inquiry
27 Oct - 3 Nov 12 space available 990 €  ?  140 €  ?  8-15 Booking inquiry
(*) Single room supplement
In addition to the announced group tour departures with a local guide of VolcanoDiscovery, this tour is available as a self-guided program: you can freely determine your tour date. We include a comprehensive roadbook, organanize transfer, accommodation, as well as the fees for the excursion to Stromboli with local mountain guides within organized groups.

Prices for tours at custom dates:

Self-Guided version: Price per person (€)
at group size of:
SRS (*)
PAX 1 2 3 4 5 6
August 1190 €  ?  850 €  ?  inquire inquire inquire inquire 185 €  ?  Booking inquiry
April-July, Sep-Oct 1060 €  ?  760 €  ?  inquire inquire inquire inquire 165 €  ?  Booking inquiry
(*) Single room supplement

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
  • Local Italian & English speaking guide for all the tour (group tours only)
  • Comprehensive roadbook (self-guided version)

Not included:

  • Transfer airport to hotel in Catania (group tours, 1 EUR by bus, 25 EUR by taxi from airport)
  • Transfer from the hotel Catania to the airport on day 8
  • Drinks, lunch (sandwiches)
  • Personal equipment
  • Excursion to Etna's summit area (60 EUR p.p. to be paid locally)

Discounts:

If you choose to pay via bank deposit, we offer you 2% discount.

Add-ons:

Extra night in Catania double/single room 125 € / 75 €
Extra night in B&B in Siracuse double/single room 100 € / 75 €
Extra night in hotel*** in Taormina double/single room 160 € / 110 €
Private transfers (e.g. Catania - Taormina) on request

Additional info:

Physical requirements:

This tour is moderate, with 3 to 6 hours walking each day on hilly-to-steep terrain. Some hiking experience is recommended. The excursion on Stromboli and to the summit of Etna are the most demanding, and require you to be in good physical shape. People with respiratory problems are likely to suffer discomfort in areas with volcanic fumes.

Arrival info:

Travel arrangements to and from Catania are not included in the tour package, in order to give everybody the best chance to plan his/her trip according his preferences. Catania is easily reached by plane or train (e.g. from Rome airport or other cities). We will be happy to make suggestions and can help you with such travel arrangements, as well as assist you with your international travel to Italy.

Accommodation:

2 nights in hotel*** in historic down town Catania, 2 nights in hotel*** or B&B on Lipari, 2 nights in hotel*** on Stromboli, 1 night in hotel*** on Etna South

Customized tours:

This tour or similar itineraries can be fully customized, e.g. for complete groups, school classes etc. If you are interested, please contact us directly.

Preceding / additional days:

Southern Italy and in particular Sicily with their incredibly rich cultural and natural background have so much to offer that it is impossible to list all. As well, this tour could be a perfect starting point on a longer trip. Whether you want to spend some more time relaxing on a beach, enjoy the up-class resort ambience of Taormina, or be active,- the choice is yours. We will be happy to give you some suggestions if needed.

If you need more information about this trip, please contact us.