Aeolian Islands Boat, Bike and Hike

Arrive Milazzo harbour. Embarkation is at 6 pm at the Marina di Nettuno in Milazzo. Get to know your crew and accommodation on board and enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program. Overnight in the harbour of Milazzo.

Today we’ll cycle towards Capo Milazzo, where you’ll have the chance to bathe in the wonderful “Venus Pool”, a protected natural sea pool. Once back in Milazzo, you can visit the castle and its historic centre. We’ll stay the night in the harbour of Milazzo.

Today we cross to the island of Vulcano, the so-called “Sulphur Island,” where by bike we’ll explore the island’s hinterland around Piano Grillo, an ideal place to admire an amazing landscape. Enjoy free time in the afternoon, with plenty of interesting suggestions: walk up to the crater of the volcano, take a mud bath at the island’s sulphur beach, or you can even swim among underwater fumaroles (volcanic vents). Overnight in the harbor of Vulcano.

After breakfast we head towards Panarea, stopping for a swim close to the little islands of Lisca Bianca, Bottara and Dattilo, where volcanic activity is still clearly visible. Once in Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, we’ll have lunch at anchor in a picturesque bay. We'll then navigate towards Stromboli, with a superb view over the Sciara del Fuoco, Stromboli’s famous talus scree, which sometimes still features lava flows. In the late afternoon, we’ll take a walking trip up to 400m (1312 ft) above sea level to admire the volcanic activity at dusk (please bring a headtorch as the return is at night). This evening we’ll enjoy a picnic dinner at a scenic panoramic viewpoint. Our overnight location will be in sheltered anchorage at Stromboli.

After breakfast, we’ll head back towards Panarea. After dropping anchor in the bay of Porto San Pietro, we’ll enjoy a pleasant walk to visit the little village of Panarea, as well as Drautto Beach and its prehistoric village dating from the Bronze age. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch at Cala Junco and then return to the boat. Afterwards, we’ll head towards the island of Salina, where you can visit a local shop and sample local products. Overnight in the harbor of Salina.

Today we'll cycle directly from our harbour mooring on the island of Salina. From Santa Marina on the east coast, we’ll ride to Pollara, a panoramic point on the west coast, where we’ll visit the lake of Lingua. In Pollara you can try a delicious, refreshing granita. Back on board, we will cross to the island of Lipari, where you can enjoy a stroll around its charming village. Overnight in the harbor of Lipari.

After breakfast, we'll have a wonderful coast-to-coast bike ride. Starting from the town of Lipari, we’ll pass by the beautiful village and beach of Canneto. We'll stop for a picnic lunch at the panoramic point at Quattrocchi and then return to Lipari’s historical centre, teeming with interesting shops and restaurants. Back on board, we will cross to Milazzo. Enjoy your last dinner at one of Milazzo’s many restaurants, and overnight in the harbour of Milazzo.

The trip concludes after breakfast at 9am.