Exploring the Aeolian Islands of Sicily

Take a private port transfer in Vulcano today.

Explore Vulcano island today by sea as you enjoy a private charter sailboat excursion for the day (7hrs). This Island is an active crater therefore the smell of sulphur is typical and there are a number of hot springs on the island. Indeed, many people come to this island to cure themselves against all sort of health issues. Enjoy the day as you take in the views of the island by sea. Since the boat is privately chartered you can take things at your own pace - drop anchor and have a swim if the mood takes you, go ashore for a walk on the beach - the nearby beaches of Cala Formaggio and Praia Longa to the south of this beach are lovely.  One stretch of coastline of incomparable beauty is the one that runs from Porto di Ponente as far as Capo Secco, with a series of spectacular inlets and promontories. An option would be to pass by a grotto called the Grotta del Cavallo, which is located after the Testa Grossa promontory, and is navigable by smaller boats. As you continue your tour of the island, you will see the slopes of the primordial volcano, the lighthouse and a few houses in the area of the disused landing-stage at Gelso. Should you make your return south of Porto di Levante, you'd pass by the volcanic crater on your way.  Immediately to the north of Porto di Levante, the sea water is warmed by smaller fumaroles (Acque Calde) that are located along the coast at a depth of up to a few metres.  In the immediate hinterland area, there are the famous thermal springs, where you can bathe in a mixture of sea water and mud at any time of year and any time of day or night. (includes skipper, fuel, lunch such as pasta, salad, ham, sandwiches, fish or meat and beverages and entrance to mud bath).

Take a private port transfer in Vulcano today.

Take a private port transfer in Vulcano today.

Leave the island of Vulcano today in the comfort of a privately chartered, skippered sailboat and make your way to the neighbouring island of Lipari, also part of the Aeolian islands. Stop off at a number of pretty beaches such as White beach (spiagge bianche) and the little town of Acquacalda en route. Other beaches that you could potentially stop at include Spiaggia Vinci, I Faraglioni di Lipari, Valle Muria, Spiagge Bianche (white beaches-pumice sand) and Pomiciazzo. In Lipari the most beautiful and exciting stretch of coastline is on the most rugged side of the island, from Quattropani when you are on land, but it is even more spectacular when seen from the sea.  The enchanting view begins as soon as you have gone past the channel (500 metres wide) between the islands of Lipari and Vulcano. As you round Punta Crapazza you will see the little beach at Vinci and the crags of Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda (the lipari’s faraglioni). Next comes the promontory of Perciato, whose layered rocks have been perforated by the motion of the sea. Then there are Pietracacata and the rocks of Le Formiche. The rocky coastline continues unbroken as far as the beaches of Acquacalda and the piece of coastline marked by the pumice quarrying industry. Leave the cargo docks behind you and travel back towards Lipari, going around Capo Monterosa, where the woodland is currently being restored.

You will be transferred from Lipari port to your hotel by private vehicle and driver.

Explore the historical centre of Lipari in the company of a local driver with taxi (no luxury vehicles available on the island). See the Cathedral of San Bartholomew - a very nice example of Sicilian Baroque and take a pleasant stroll through town.

Meet up with your private English speaking guide at the Archaeological Museum of the Aeolian Islands who will bring you around the museum. This fabulous museum is one of the very best museums in Sicily, tracing the volcanic and human history of the Aeolian Islands. It is divided into three sections: an archaeological section devoted to artefact's from the Neolithic period and Bronze Age to the Roman era; a classical section with finds from Lipari’s necropolis (including the most complete collection of sensational miniature Greek theatrical masks in the world); and a section on vulcanology and finds from the other islands.   

After your private guided tour of the museum, bid farewell to your guide and continue onwards with your private driver to discover the pumice quarries. Of course scenic views of the surrounding islands during your tour are a given! (includes entrance to museum).

You will be transferred from your hotel to Lipari port by private vehicle and driver.

Explore the islands of Lipari, Panarea and Stromboli today all in the comfort of your privately chartered sailboat. Start the day with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Lipari, without any doubt one of the most beautiful and rich of the Mediterranean. Take a stroll through town and take in the Sicilian baroque splendour of the Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew. See the pumice quarries and take in the views of the neighbouring islands before continuing by motorboat to Panarea.

Board your private sailboat and make your way towards Panarea to discover the prehistorical Village of Capo Milazzese and the famous Cala Junco where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the azure waters. After a delicious lunch on board, continue on to Stromboli, the most active volcano on these islands. Take in a visit of the village and on the way back the boat will stop in front of the “Sciara del Fuco” the side from where explosions are visible from the sea.

. (includes entrance to Archeological museum in Lipari, fuel, lunch such as pasta, salad, ham, sandwiches, fish or meat and beverages).

You will be transferred from Lipari port to your hotel by private vehicle and driver.

You will be transferred from your hotel to Lipari port by private vehicle and driver.

Board the ferry for the short crossing from Lipari island to Salina island. There are numberous departures throughout the day and crossing duration is either approxiamately 25 minutes or 50 minutes, depending on the particular ferry. Please note that as a foot passenger, you will be responsible for your own luggage.

Upon your arrival into Salina, you'll be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your hotel.

The beautiful island of Salina offers the perfect place for a quite excursion in contact with nature. Enjoy a two hour private guided tour of the island in the company of an English speaking guide and local driver. Take a stroll along Via Risorgimento where you can feel the traditional way of life of the Sicilians. Afterwards, you can take in the views as you are driven along a panoramic road offering many views of the jagged coastline. Pass the village of Malfa before arriving at Pollara which is considered to be one of the most attractive and atmospheric stretches of coast on the Aeolian Islands. It was here that parts of the film "Il Postino" (The Postman) were made (remember the scene with the meeting between Neruda (Philippe Noiret) and the postman (Massimo Troisi)? - it was here that it was filmed).  On the way back to Santa Marina Salina you'll have the opportunity to taste the famous "Malvasia delle Lipari" which is a strong, sweet, golden wine made from grapes that have been left to wither on the wine before being picked.

In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax.

Take a short private transfer between your hotel and the port today in time for your departure from the island.

Take a ferry from Salina island to Milazzo on Sicily's "mainland". There are various departures typically throughout the day and ferry crossings are between 1hour 25mins and 3hours 20 minutes approximately, depending on the ferry, and route through the island of Lipari.

Relax on the private transfer between Milazzo and Catania today. Take in the views as you travel southwards. The journey should take approximately 1hour and 45 minutes.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.