Aeolian Islands Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Lipari, Panarea and Stromboli, Salina Island, Catania
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Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 30
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Aeolian Islands Tour, where you'll experience the charm of island hopping and boat trips amidst a lovely Mediterranean climate. Stay at the atmospheric, family-run Rocce Azzurre Hotel in Lipari, offering stunning sea views and excellent facilities, including a terrace, restaurant, and spa. Enjoy a mix of guided tours and leisure time, exploring the picturesque streets of Lipari, the volcanic wonders of Stromboli, and the hidden gem of Salina Island. Savor delicious local cuisine and relax in comfortable, well-maintained rooms, many with sea views or balconies. This tour promises a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly From London Gatwick To Catania.
Location: Lipari
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival, transfer by coach to Milazzo (approx. 2 hours) and onwards by ferry to Lipari (approx. 1 hour 30 mins) before a short steep walk to the Rocce Azzurre Hotel. This evening there will be a welcome drink at the hotel before dinner.
Day 2: Lipari
Location: Lipari
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Our day begins with a walking tour of Lipari, "the hub of the Aeolian Islands", to experience the slow pace of life. We pass through paved cobbled streets in the old part of the town, still home to fishermen, before we board the coach to continue the tour of Lipari Island. En route we will stop at Quattrocchi viewpoint: the panorama is one of the most impressive in the Aeolian Islands and perhaps in all of Sicily. We will continue, through the villages of Pianoconte, Quattropani, the winelands, Acquacalda in the district of pomice quarries and Canneto, the beach of Lipari with spectacular view on Lipari Western Coastline and on Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Panarea and Stromboli Islands. We will return to Lipari town centre and continue on foot to see the Greek/Roman necropolis and the Diana quarter with its narrow hallway, before reaching Marina Corta, the charming fishermen square, for our included lunch. Afternnoon at leisure for you to relax or explore independently - perhaps go up to the nearby Cittadella to see one of the most important Classical Museums of the Mediterranean. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Lipari
Location: Lipari
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Full day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or join a local excursions - payable locally. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4: Panarea And Stromboli
Location: Panarea and Stromboli
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Morning at leisure and an early lunch included at the hotel. In the afternoon we will take a private boat to visit the Island of Panarea for a guided tour of the village of Saint Peter. We continue to Stromboli where we will visit the village of Saint Vincent before an incliuded pizza dinner in the oldest family restaurant/pizzeria of Stromboli. After dinner we will board the private boat to the Sciara del Fuoco to watch the almost daily event of the volcano’s spectacular light and fire display from the crateres. Return to Lipari for overnight.
Day 5: Lipari
Location: Lipari
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Full day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or join a local excursions - payable locally. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6: Salina Island
Location: Salina Island
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
According to the Guardian, Salina is one of the 10 "hidden gems" of Italy. The “greenest” and the most fertile island of the Aeolian Islands; here, are cultivated fine grapes from which “Malvasia delle Lipari” is obtained, a wine with a sweet taste, vines that produce local wines and capers that are exported all over the world. We depart Lipari by private boat to Santa Marina, one of the three towns on the island; here we board a private coach for our tour of the island, going through the other two towns, Malfa and Leni, to the other side of the island, to reach the little village of Rinella, where time seems has stopped. Coffee break and time to explore the village. We continue onto Pollara viewpoint to look down the village and the bay of Pollara, the setting of the film “Il Postino” by Troisi. We then go to visit a local historical family winery that produce local wines and the famous Malvasia wine, for an included visit and wine tasting, accompanied with local house products, before we reach Lingua, a village situated on the shores of a former salted lake, from which the Island of Salina takes its name, for a lunch at leisure (not included). After lunch, we will reboard the private boat, to return to Lipari along its Western Coastline, the oldest volcanic part of this island. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 7: Lipari
Location: Lipari
Accommodation Name: Rocce Azzurre Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Full day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or join a local excursions - payable locally. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8:
Location: Catania
Transfer by ferry back to Milazzo and onward to Catania airport by coach for your return flight to London Gatwick.
What's Included
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Return flights from London Gatwick to Catania
The tour includes return flights from London Gatwick to Catania.
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Seven nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis
Seven nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis at the three-star Rocce Azzurre Hotel, based on shared occupancy of rear-facing twin/double room. Sea view/balcony rooms available at a supplement.
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Welcome drink on the first evening
A welcome drink is provided on the first evening at the hotel.
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One lunch
One lunch is included during the tour.
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Transfers by coach and ferry/hydrofoil
Transfers by coach and ferry/hydrofoil from Catania airport to the hotel in Lipari are included.
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Tour manager throughout your stay
A tour manager will be available throughout your stay.
What's Not Included
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Holiday insurance
Holiday insurance is not included.
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Double for sole use supplement
A supplement is required for double rooms used for sole occupancy.
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Room supplements
Room supplements are not included: Sea view no balcony £50 per person, Sea view & balcony £100 per person, Junior suite £175 per person (oversized room with sitting area, sea view, balcony and Jacuzzi bath and complimentary fruit bowl and bottle of prosecco in the room on arrival).
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Optional tours
Optional tours are not included.
Tours vary according to the length of the boat transfer but typically cost between EUR30 and EUR60 paid locally. -
Meals other than those stated
Meals other than those stated in the inclusions are not included.
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Items of personal nature
Items of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, and telephone calls are not included.
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Porterage and gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transfers by coach and ferry/hydrofoil from Catania airport to the hotel in Lipari are included. The journey involves a coach transfer to Milazzo (approx. 2 hours) and a ferry to Lipari (approx. 1 hour 30 mins).
Accommodation
The friendly, family-run three-star Rocce Azzurre Hotel enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the sea yet only a few minutes pleasant walk from the charming old town of Lipari. Facilities include a terrace and restaurant with spectacular sea views, bar, indoor dining area, sunbathing/swimming platform, and a spa. Rooms are comfortable and spotlessly maintained with private shower, TV, and telephone. Many have sea-view and/or balcony, bookable at a reasonable supplement.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the walking requirement to reach the hotel from the port?
The hotel is a pleasant 15-minute walk from the port, downhill one way and uphill the other. The lane is not suitable for traffic, so this walk is necessary to reach the hotel.
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What can I expect during the visit to Panarea and Stromboli?
During the visit to Panarea and Stromboli, you will take a private boat to Panarea for a guided tour of the village of Saint Peter, continue to Stromboli to visit the village of Saint Vincent, have a pizza dinner in the oldest family restaurant/pizzeria of Stromboli, and watch the volcano’s spectacular light and fire display from the Sciara del Fuoco before returning to Lipari.
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What kind of activities are available during leisure days?
During leisure days, you can enjoy the hotel facilities or join local excursions, which are payable locally. The hotel offers amenities such as a terrace, restaurant with sea views, bar, indoor dining area, sunbathing/swimming platform, and a spa.
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What kind of transportation is provided from the airport to the hotel?
Transfers by coach and ferry/hydrofoil from Catania airport to the hotel in Lipari are included in the tour package.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Aeolian Islands Tour?
The tour includes seven nights' accommodation on a half-board basis at the three-star Rocce Azzurre Hotel, which is a family-run hotel with wonderful sea views. Rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, with private showers, TVs, and telephones. Sea view and/or balcony rooms are available at a supplement.
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Is there a tour manager available throughout the stay?
Yes, a tour manager will be available throughout your stay to assist and guide you.
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What is included in the visit to Salina Island?
The visit to Salina Island includes a private boat transfer to Santa Marina, a coach tour through the towns of Malfa and Leni, a visit to the village of Rinella, a coffee break, a visit to Pollara viewpoint, a visit and wine tasting at a local historical family winery, and free time for lunch at Lingua village.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, there are optional tours available during the trip. These tours vary according to the length of the boat transfer and typically cost between EUR 30 and EUR 60, payable locally.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes seven nights' accommodation on a half-board basis, which means breakfast and dinner are included. Additionally, there is one lunch included during the tour.
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Are there any additional costs for room upgrades?
Yes, there are additional costs for room upgrades. A sea view without a balcony costs £50 per person, a sea view with a balcony costs £100 per person, and a junior suite costs £175 per person. The junior suite includes an oversized room with a sitting area, sea view, balcony, Jacuzzi bath, and complimentary fruit bowl and bottle of prosecco on arrival.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final joining instructions and documentation will be despatched approximately 10 days before travel.
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Do I need any Visas or Vaccinations for my holidays?
Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change. Please check with your local doctor/GP about the current Vaccination requirements of the country you are visiting. For Visa enquiries, please contact the Embassy of the country you are visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Generally, single and double rooms carry the same price, which means that single supplements for certain itineraries can seem high. We would be pleased to arrange for clients travelling alone to share with another client, however this is subject to somebody in the same situation booking on the tour. If you would be interested in this option, please let us know at the time of enquiry/booking.
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Where does the tour manager meet us?
In most cases the tour manager will travel out with the tour group from the UK. However, this is not always the case and the tour manager may meet you at the destination station / airport. The exact details specific to your tour will be given to you in your final documentation, 10 days prior to departure.
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Travel Editions requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel editions charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.