May 2019

The Aeolian archipelago – Etna 

 
 
Trip itinerary

Day 1: Catania Meeting at the airport of Catania. Transfer to Milazzo and hydrofoil to Lipari island. Day 2: Lipari Hike on the south side of the island walking trough the terraces on the sea with stunning views of the near island of Vulcano. Day 3: Vulcano Ascent to the crater and fumaroles visit. Possibility to take a mud bath in a warm pool. Day 4: Stromboli Transfer by hydrofoil to the island of Stromboli. In the afternoon excursion to the “Sciara del Fuoco” where we can observe the volcanic crater activities. Day 5: Stromboli Free morning to visit the village and hydrofoil to Milazzo. Transfer by minibus to Catania. The city that was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693 in the EtneoBaroque style. Day 6: Etna South (3h +200 m -200 m / 6 km)   Walking tour through the south side of the volcano to admire its craters and the huge caldera of the Valle del Bove. Day 7: Syracuse Today we will spend the day in Siracusa on the island of Ortigia where the most significant Siracusano – Baroque buildings are located and in the afternoon we will visit the Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Day 8: Catania Departure from Sicily. If you wish to receive the full programme and further details please write to me at: info@spiritofthevolcanoes.com