Sicily Active Volcanos

Arrive in Catania airport within 1pm. Here you take a bus or the train to Milazzo where you board the hydrofoil to Lipari where you stay for 4 nights. It is also possible to book a private transfer from Catania airport to Milazzo

This varied walk on the south point of Lipari, with nice views on the island of Vulcano starts in the bustling town of Lipari that has an impressive castle and a very interesting archeological museum

From Lipari you take the local bus to Quattropani where you start this highly varied walk along the coast, with views on Salina, Filicudi en Alicudi, passing quiet old villages and fumaroles.

A demanding, but very beautiful walk, especially when the weather is clear. On your way you have magnificent views on the town of Lipari and a big part of the island, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, Sicily and you'll be on top of the crater of the volcano. The culminating point of the walk is 500m after the highest point of the walk, this section is steep, heavily eroded, but not dangerous. A real adventure! Because of the erosion you can spot big fragments of Obsidian

One of the most spectacular walks of this trip is on Stromboli Island as this volcano is constantly erupting. This walk can be done in several ways: 1. You can take the public day boat to Stromboli and do the walk up to 450m above sea level on your own. 2. Prebook an afternoon and evening boat excursion that takes you to Stromboli where you have time to walk to 450 a.s.l. and when sun sets you are taken to see the Sciara del Fuoco, the impressive eruption and lava flow 3. Prebook an afternoon and evening boat excursion that takes you to Stromboli where you meet an authorized volcanologist guide that accompanies you in a guided group walk to the top of Mount Stromboli 900m a.s.l. (Approx 5 h walk finishing in the dark) Access to the top is limited to 80 people at a time and only if accompanied by a mountain guide/volcanologist. The walk to the top of Stromboli can be restricted or cancelled at short notice due to the volcanic activity and the weather. In all cases, take a flashlight with you as there is no public street lights on Stromboli and it get very dark at night. This tour should be made as early as possible during the week because the sea conditions can change quickly, making it impossible to go to Stromboli

Vulcano is a spectacular small island where you walk up to the Gran Cratere that is yellowish from the sulfurous smoke that it emits. From the top you have exceptional views of the whole island and the volcanic archipelago. After the walk, head for the thermal sulfurous mud bath where you can also go swimming at the nice beach. Return to Lipari with the afternoon boat

Salina Island has a very special ambience, here the wonderful film The Postman was shot. From the Port village Rinella you can make a short and easy walk to the quaint village of Malfa and catch the bus back to Rinella. On the island you can also rent a scooter and go round the island, stopping at Pollara and other panoramic point along the way

Today you and your luggage board the hydrofoil from Lipari to Milazzo, where you take a train to Giarre at the foot of Mount Etna. A taxi will be waiting to take you to the family run country hotel where you check in for 3 nights.

After breakfast a taxi will take you to Graniti from where you make a wonderfully panoramic walk with exceptional views of Mt. Etna as you go over the mountains and down to the famous town of Taormina where you have plenty of time to visit its innumerable ancient monuments. You return to Giarre with the local train.

A short walk takes you to the local Circumetnea train station where you catch the train to Linguaglossa. Here starts a beautiful circular walk on the North side of Mt Etna through ancient lava fields and Mediterranean Maquie. You return to Giarre with the local Circumetnea train (The train does not run on Sundays and national holidays)

During the course of the day a taxi will take you to Giarre train station or the bus station where you can take the train to Catania and the airport for your flight home. The trip ends after breakfast unless you have booked other services.