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Aeolian Islands
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Highlights of the Aeolian Islands
Aeolian Islands
Lipari
Panarea
Salinas Islands
Stromboli
Itinerary
Day 1 Palermo Airport Palermo
Meet your driver at the Arrival of Palermo Airport and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner at your hotel.
Overnight stay in Palermo at 4* Palazzo Sitano or similar.
Dinner
Cathedral of Palermo
Day 2 Palermo
After breakfast, the morning is dedicated to the visit of Palermo with local guide: walking in the pedestrian area of the historical centre of Palermo, one of the largest in Europe; with Martorana Church, Piazza Bellini, Piazza Pretoria, “I Quattro Canti di Città - the four corners”, making a pleasant walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the ancient “Cassaro”, Piazza Bologni the Cathedral (internal visit) and the outside of Norman Palace. You will have the chance to taste Palermo’s street food at a typical local market.
In the afternoon, enjoy a sight of Palermo from Roofs and Terraces: Palermo’s skyline is amazing especially when it is kissed by the sun. Terraces and and walkways along the parapets were exceptional observation posts to control and protect the area but also to enjoy the most important religious events. This is a walking tour along the historical centre with stops on the tops of beautiful buildings. You will discover the history and the most theatrical beauty of Palermo. It includes a final tasting time in one of the most elegant terraces of Palermo.
In the evening, enjoy a dinner located in a panoramic position.
Overnight stay in Palermo at 4* Palazzo Sitano or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Palermo
Day 3 Palermo Monreale Cefalu Lipari
After breakfast, depart for Monreale and visit the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments of the world with its Moorish architecture, housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments. Then proceed to Cefalù. Visit the Cathedral,the medieval lavatory and walking along the beautiful coastal town with a wonderful sand beach. In Cefalu', you will have lunch in a stunning restaurant by the sea.
In the afternoon, transfer to Milazzo pier and embark the public hydrofoil to Lipari. Upon arrival at Lipari, transfer to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Overnight stay on Lipari Island at 4* Hotel a' Pinnata or similar.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cathedral of Monreale
Day 4 Lipari VulcanoLipari
After breakfast, take part to a full day tour with lunch included by boat of Lipari and Vulcano islands. Leave from the port of Marina Corta and pass through the faraglioni before arriving in Vulcano island. There you will do a tour around the island, admiring the sea and several grottos. Time at leisure in Vulcano to spend at your leisure, enjoy a bath in the black sand beach, or climb up the volcano or experience the thermal bath. Lunch at restaurant or on board. Return to your hotel and the rest of the evening is at your leisure (dinner not included).
Overnight stay on Lipari Island at 4* Hotel a Pinnata or similar.
Breakfast, Lunch
Vulcano isle
Day 5 Lipari Panarea & StromboliLipari
In the morning, visit Lipari and the archaeological museum that offers an important collection of prehistoric artifacts and an interesting section entirely dedicated to the volcanic activity, with the explanation of several kinds of volcanic stones created by the volcanic eruptions, like as the pumice stone and the ossidiana stone.
Free time for lunch and then, in the early afternoon embark on a minicruise for Stromboli, passing by the small isle of Panarea for a brief visit. In Stromboli, you will have dinner on board with the typical “maccheronatra eoliana” (pasta). In the evening, the boat will stop in the sea to admire the “Sciara di fuoco” an expulsion of lava created by the night eruptions of the volcano. Return to Lipari approx around 22.30 hours.
Overnight stay on Lipari Island at 4* Hotel a' Pinnata or similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Lipari SalinaLipari
After breakfast, depart for a full day of Salina island. Take the hydrofoil from Lipari to Salina, upon arrival there will be a guide waiting for you for a visit of the island by private car. During the excursion you'll sample a typical product of Salina island "pane cunzato in Lingua" and try in Pollara some "capperi and cucunci" (local plants). At the end of the day, return to Lipari by Hydrofoil.
Overnight stay on Lipari Island at 4* Hotel a' Pinnata or similar.
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Lipari MilazzoTaormina
After Breakfast, take a transfer to the pier and embark the hydrofoil to Milazzo.
Transfer to Taormina by a private car. Free time for lunch (own expenses).
In the afternoon visit Taormina, the most famous Sicilian town, called the pearl of Mediterranean Sea: the Greek theatre, the Cathedral, Palazzo Corvaja, walking along the tiny street and admiring the view of the sea and the volcano Etna. Dinner at pizzeria with pizza menu.
Overnight in Taormina at 4* Hotel Villa Diodoro or Similar.
Breakfast, Dinner
Taormina
Day 8 Taormina Catania Airport
Breakfast and private transfer to Catania airport. End of services.
Breakfast
Taormina
Accommodation
Hotel Palazzo Sitano
Palermo
Located in the historical centre of Palermo, within walking distance to some of the city's most beautiful monuments, Palazzo Sitano is an entirely renovated historical residence with a twist of modern interior design, creating a fascinating contrast. Featuring a lovely internal courtyard, this hotel proves to be an elegant and comfortable accommodation for its customers.
Hotel A' Pinnata
Lipari
Hotel A 'Pinnata has an ideal position to enjoy the view of the entire eastern coast of the island. The sumptuos furnishings and the use of typically Aeolian and Mediterranean colors give the hotel a unique splendor, improved by rooms equipped with every comfort. Its flawless position also gives the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive view of the bay of Porto Pignataro.
Hotel Villa Diodoro
Taormina
Hotel Villa Diodoro is a wonderful property located just a few steps from the idyllic town of Taormina. It boasts a beautiful pool area looking out over Mount Etna and the Bay of Naxos.
