Italian Adventures
Fiery Mount Etna and the exciting and intriguing Aeolian Islands
A 9 day enticing tour exploring the delights of Sicily and the Aeolian islands enjoying Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano and one of the most active in the world, and nearby explosive Stromboli.
Experience and enjoy the stunning cobalt-blue sea and the wild windswept mountains swathed in colourful flowers.
Day 1
Arrive and transfer to friendly hotel, where a welcome drink and discussion about the forthcoming schedule is planned.
Day 2
Today we will take a hydrofoil journey to Vulcano and have an opportunity to explore and enjoy the bubbling volcanic mud pools and steam vents followed in the afternoon with climbing Fossa di Vulcano.
Day 3
The island of Lipari is our destination today where we will visit and observe the world famous obsidian flow and pumice deposits from Monte Pilato.
Day 4 and 5
The next two days of our tour will be spent on the exciting island of Stromboli. On Stromboli we will visit summit craters from very close range. Further activities that can be enjoyed are optional additional trips to the amazing active craters as well as optional boat trips around the island.
Day 6
Today we will continue our journey on to Sicily, having plenty of time to explore the area while not missing out on the bustling fish market and the adjoining food market.
Day 7 and 8
The next two days will be spent exploring and enjoying the delights of Mount Etna ascending to an altitude of 2500m and observing the variety of volcanic features that Mount Etna boasts. There will also be an opportunity to take an optional 4WD tour accompanied by state registered guide to view the recently active SE crater.
Day 9
Today offers a last minute chance to soak up the atmosphere and buy any last minute souvenirs before the tour concludes after lunch, at which point you will be offered (if required) transfers either back to the airport, train station or port.
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