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Hiking in Sicily, between sea and volcanoes

Next departures:
16 Apr.
04 May
Duration:

7 Days

Description

A journey into Sicily, theyeart of the Mediterranean, where land, sea, and ancient forces of nature converge to shape some of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes. This trekking tour through the Aeolian Islands and Mount Etna invites you to explore the raw power of volcanoes—guardians of ancient myths and creators of ever-changing worlds. 

From the steaming vents of Vulcano to the glowing slopes of Stromboli, from lava-carved cliffs to panoramic ridges suspended above the endless blue, each step reveals the living soul of these islands born from fire. The journey culminates on Mount Etna, the towering giant of eastern Sicily: a lunar realm of vast craters, black deserts, and landscapes in constant evolution. 

PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM: 1.900 EURO

Tour programme

Day 1:

CATANIA- LIPARI

Private transfer around noon starting from Catania airport and reaching Milazzo, where we will take the ferry reaching the Eolian islands. Short ferry transfer, on your arrival in Lipari, check in at your hotel. Briefing with your guide, dinner and overnight.  

Day 2:

LIPARI HIKE Km 10 D+ 400 D- 550 Time: 4 h

Hotel breakfast, start of the journey on Lipari Island – the main Island of the Eolian archipelago, along the west coast and reaching Caolino caves first and the roman Therm afterwards. Return to your hotel, dinner and overnight 

Day 3:

SALINA ISLAND HIKE Km 15 D+ 1.100 D- 1.100 Time: 6-7 h

After breakfast, excursion to Salina Island reaching the island by van/ferry.  Start of the hike, reaching up to 960 mt. On Monte Fossa delle Felci, “Spiaggia della nonna” beach and Rinella, to take the ferry back to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel, overnight. 

Day 4:

VOLCANOS DAY Km 8 D+ 400 D- 400 Time:4 h

After breakfast, 40 minutes ride on a ferry to reach Vulcano island. Hike to Volcano reaching the main crater and descend to the “black sand beach”. In the afternoon, return to Lipari and from 2 pm, boat excursion to Panarea and Stromboli, with some short breaks. You will boat around the Stromboli Volcano island, enjoy the sunset from a very special perspective and return to Lipari around 9 pm. 

Day 5:

TAORMINA Km 8 D+ 400 D- 400 Time: 4 h

After breakfast, check out and departure to Milazzo by boat and then take the private bus and reach Taormina. We will walk from giardini Naxos to Taormina and Mount Tauro at 395 mt. Enjoy free time and the Sicilian atmosphere. Transfer to your hotel in Zafferana Etnea, check in, dinner and overnight. 

Day 6:

ETNA VOLCANO Km 10 D+ 700 D- 900 Time: 6 h

After breakfast, reach the cable car by private transfer and start the exciting excursion with your volcanological guide . We will enjoy the south part of the Etna reaching 2.500 mt by cable car and then by 4x4 to 2900 mt. We will start hiking from there with your guide, reaching the summit craters.  Return to your hotel, dinner and overnight. 

Day 7:

DeEPARTURE

Hotel breakfast and check out. Transfer to Catania airport, end of services. 

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 6 nts accommodation in **** hotel with half board and city tax (hotel Gattopardo**** or similar, hotel Airone Wellness Hotel **** or similar) 
  • English speaking licensed mountain leader from day from day 1 to day 6 
  • English speaking Volcanological guide on day 6 
  • Ferries/boats and van transfers as per itinerary, including airport transfers  
  • Cable car and 4*4 transfer for Etna volcano 

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Packed lunch (available at hotels, on request and to be paid on the spot)  
  • Beverages  
  • Insurance  
  • Extras, gratuities, anything else not mentioned at “the price includes”  

EXTRA

SUGGESTED TIPS: FROM 5 TO 10 €/DAY

IMPORTANT REMARKS

  • The price is based on a min of 10 people; if less, we will need to adjust the price accordingly. Name changes are possible without fees.
  • The programme may vary according the weather conditions and/or forecast; the decision will be taken by your guide and a B plan will be offered to the group.

CANCELLATION POLICY

APRIL DEPARTURE:
The package is refundable till 75 days before, except for 300 euro penalty
From 74 days before arrival to arrival date or no shows, 100% penalty
Refund expeses on client's side. 

MAY DEPARTURE:
The package is refundable till 90 days before, except for 300 euro penalty
From 89 days before arrival to arrival date or no shows, 100% penalty
Refund expeses on client's side. 

Hiking in Sicily, between sea and volcanoes

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1.900 €