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Sicily-Active Volcanoes & Islands
- Walk on the most famous active volcanoes in the world (on the UNESCO heritage list)
- Island hopping through the Aeolian Islands
- Taormina and its amazing Roman theatre
- Climbing up smoking and erupting volcanoes, Mt. Vulcano, Mt. Stromboli and Mt. Etna
- Wonderful beaches for swimming and incredible views
- Small picturesque Mediterranean fishing villages
- An amazing choice of local food and wine
From: 520 €
Tripcode: ITSW050
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1.5 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Etna, Stromboli, Vulcano
One of Sicily's most fascinating characteristics is the juxtaposition of constantly changing colours.
The sea is a predominant feature, with its many shades of green, turquoise and blues, contrasting sharply with the intense whiteness of the fishing villages and the black lava of the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands. Most of the islands are active volcanoes of which we only see a small tip.
Mount Etna, the ever present, overpowering giant rises 3323m above sea level. Here there are ancient lava flows where the Mediterranean vegetation thrives vigorously, scored by the new dark and barren lava flows that cross the mountain sides. The rugged cliffs and razor-sharp crests offer great panoramas to the walker's eyes as do the small villages built like eagle's nests on the mountain slopes and the greens, and yellows and browns of the seemingly infinite succession of cultivated fields. Here, daily life passes away slowly, following the rhythm of the seasons, all strongly influenced by old rituals and traditions. The hard life is made sunnier by the excellent Sicilian food and wine that uses many fresh vegetables full of vivid colors.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in Lipari
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
Villages along the way: Lipari
Day 2-4: Lipari Island The southern tip and Mt. Guardia
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
Villages along the way: Lipari
Day 2-4: Lipari Island. Walk from Quattropani along the west coast
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.
Villages along the way: Lipari
Day 2-4: Lipari Island. Walk Piano Conte, Mt. S. Angelo and Pirrera
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
Villages along the way: Lipari
Day 2-4: Stromboli and its constantly active volcano
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
Villages along the way: Stromboli
Day 2-4: Vulcano Island Round walk to Gran Cratere
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
Villages along the way: Vulcano
Day 2-4: Salina Island. Walk from Rinella to Malfa
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
Villages along the way: Salina
Day 5: Optional Mt. Giardina ring walk Boat from Lipari to Milazzo & train to Giarre
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.
Villages along the way: Giarre
Day 6: Walking from Graniti to Taormina
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.
Villages along the way: Taormina
Day 7: Linguaglossa Round walk
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)
Villages along the way: Giarre
Day 8: Departure
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.
Practical info
Included:
- 4 nights on Bed and breakfast basis in a good 3* family run hotel in the town of Lipari
- 3 night on B&B basis in very good 4* family run country hotel in Giarre
- Transfer from Giarre train station to the hotel on arrival in Giarre
- Transfer from Giarre to Graniti
- Transfer from Giarre to Giarre train station
- 24-hour Telephone assistance
- Detailed road book and maps in English
Not Included:
- Flights, Boat tickets and any other means of public transport
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, phone calls, extra transfers etc.
- Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in the included section
Optional Services:
- Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way and in any other destination in Italy
- Transfers from Catania airport to Milazzo harbor
- Transfers from Milazzo harbor to Giarre
- Guided tour of Taormina and/or Catania with a local private city guide
Reviews
Start: Lipari
Finish: Giarre
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Any day from 01/04 to 05/11
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 520 €/person |
| triple room: | 525 €/person |
| twin room: | 570 €/person |
| double room: | 575 €/person |
| twin room: | 580 €/person |
| double room: | 580 €/person |
| single room: | 685 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 755 €/person |
| single room: | 780 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 790 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 530 €/person |
| triple room: | 580 €/person |
| double room: | 585 €/person |
| twin room: | 585 €/person |
| twin room: | 625 €/person |
| double room: | 630 €/person |
| single room: | 720 €/person |
| single room: | 765 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 790 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 835 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 625 €/person |
| double room: | 675 €/person |
| triple room: | 675 €/person |
| twin room: | 675 €/person |
| twin room: | 720 €/person |
| double room: | 725 €/person |
| single room: | 855 €/person |
| single room: | 900 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 930 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 970 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 520 €/person |
| triple room: | 525 €/person |
| twin room: | 570 €/person |
| double room: | 575 €/person |
| double room: | 580 €/person |
| twin room: | 580 €/person |
| single room: | 685 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 755 €/person |
| single room: | 780 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 790 €/person |
Other prices
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| people transfer from Milazzo port to Hotel Etna in Giarre: | 140 € |
| transfer from Hotel Etna in Giarre to Catania Apt: | 70 € |
| transfer from Catania Apt to Hotel Etna in Giarre: | 70 € |
| transfer from Catania Apt to Milazzo harbour: | 150 € |