Aeolian Islands in Gulet 2020
Lipari, Milazzo, Panarea, Salina, Stromboli, Vulcano,
Aeolian Islands in Gulet 2020
Discovering the Aeolian Islands aboard a gulet is undoubtedly the best way to appreciate the splendor of this volcanic archipelago! You will stop over 5 of the 7 islands: Vulcano with its sulfur fumaroles, Lipari with its typically Mediterranean environment, Salina the island surprisingly “green”, Panarea the most “affascinating”, and especially Stromboli with its continuous volcanic activity. Between one island and another, you will be able to enjoy the comfort of our boat, the crew will be available to make you spend unforgettable moments. This journey brings together the pleasure of walking to discover small villages, swimming in the sea in hidden coves and certainly … the discovery of active volcanoes!
Boarding 1st Day at 18:00
Landing/arrival 8th Day at 08:30
During the hours of free time, the tour leader and the crew are not required to accompany the group.
PLEASE NOTE: The program may change depending on weather and sea conditions. Mediterranea Crociere/ Mediterranean Cruises discharges all responsibility in this regard.
Day 1 – Milazzo
Transfer to the port of Milazzo, classified among “the most beautiful villages of Italy”. Briefing with the tour leader, on the journey and on the safety rules on board.
Dinner and night on board.
Day 2 - Vulcano
Isola di Vulcano
Breakfast and navigation to Vulcano. Free time to take advantage of the black sand beaches or mud baths. Lunch on board. Climb to the Fossa Crater (3 hours walk) which will surprise you that the fumaroles and sulfur crystals.
Dinner and night in the gulet.
3h00
+390/-390 m
Day 3 - Vulcano e Panarea
Breakfast and departure for the island of Panarea (between 2h30 and 3h of navigation). Small walk on the seafront towards the beautiful beach of Calajunco, where there is a charming prehistoric village. Free visit of the island
(Lunch on board and sea bath possible). Dinner on board
2h/2h30
+50/-50
Day 4 - Panarea e Stromboli
Breakfast and navigation from Panarea to Stromboli (about 2 hours). Free visit of the village before the climb to the volcano (in option) in the afternoon. The path follows the coast, then a regular climb begins, until it becomes steep when you approach the crater. From up there, the explosions coming out of the mouth of the volcano are a unique spectacle.
Stromboli is a volcano in permanent explosive activity for 2000 years. On several occasions over an hour, splashes of incandescent lava come out of the crater, accompanied by the sound of explosions. The excursion to the crater is carried out in groups (about 25 people for each) with an authorized mountain guide (€ 28 per person, to be paid on site *).
Packed dinner.
If you have not chosen to do the ascent/ If you have not chosen to ascend, or if it is not currently authorized, the planned trek is up to the permitted limit of 290 meters * along the path that runs along the Sciara del Fuoco (walking time about 3h30, difference in height: + 290 / -290 m).
It is not possible to spend the night in Stromboli because the seabed too deep does not allow a good anchorage. The captain decides if it is the case, on the moment, if it can anchor or if it is preferable to move on Panarea in order to spend the night.
* The climb to the crater is currently prohibited for safety reasons due to strong eruptive activity.
Optional excursion to the crater:
• Walk: 5h00/6h00
• Difference in height: +900/-900
3h30
+ 290 / -290 m
Day 5 - Salina
Breakfast and departure in navigation to the island of Salina (4-5 hours sailing). Stop for baths in the most beautiful coves of this magnificent island. Thanks to the richness of its vegetation, Salina is also called “the green island”. The island offers a great variety of panoramic points as well as a great choice of typical products such as malvasia, capers, dried tomatoes. Lunch on board. Free time to visit the village.
Dinner and night on board.
Day 6 - Salina
Breakfast, transfer by minibus to Val di Chiesa, an ancient sanctuary located on the most “hidden” and authentic side of the island, immersed in the vineyards. Ascent of Monte Fossa delle Felci up to Serro Capo, magnificent viewpoint overlooking Malfa. Packed lunch during the walk. Return by the same route, swimming in the sea.
Visit of the seaside village.
Sailing to Lipari, free dinner, night on board.
4h30
+650/-650
Day 7 - Lipari
Breakfast on board and departure for the hike/walk to Punta Crapazza where you can enjoy a magnificent view. Lunch on board and departure in the direction of Milazzo. Possibility to make stops for the last baths in crystal clear water.
Dinner at a pizzeria in Milazzo, night on board.
Day 8
Transfer from Milazzo to the airport. End of services.
The price includes/included:
- Gulet accommodation in a double cabin
- Captain, sailor, hostess, cook
- Boarding fees/taxes Aeolian Islands (€ 15 per person)
- Transfer by minibus to Val di Chiesa
- Tour leader for the whole trip
- Water during meals
- 4 hours of navigation per day
- Full board from dinner on the 1st day to breakfast on the 8th day (except dinner in Lipari)
- 1 rotation airport transfer – Milazzo round/trip
- 24 hour Medtrek assistance
- Civil liability insurance
The price does not include/Not included:
- Volcanological Guide to Stromboli (€28)
- Obligatory/mandatory tip (about €25 per person)
- Mooring Tax (flat rate/forfeit € 60 per person per Milazzo, Lipari, Salina)
- Bottled water out of meals and other beverages
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in “the price includes”
- Supplement Single cabin € 300,00
- 1 dinner (6th Day in Lipari)
- Lunch 1st Day and 8th Day
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