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4 AEOLIAN ISLANDS ON TOUR: LIPARI, VULCANO, PANAREA, STROMBOLI BY NIGHT + 1 NIGHT IN A HOTEL IN LIPARI
The “4 islands holidays package 2 days / 1 night at the hotel” is an offer from Clarissa Viaggi which includes a stay in a hotel in the center of Lipari and a visit to the Panarea Islands in Excursions, Stromboli, Sciara del Fuoco, Vulcano, Lipari on typical Aeolian boats with the possibility for the participants of the excursion to make DIVES from the boat during the stopovers at sea. Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli are the islands of the Aeolian archipelago with the largest influx of tourists, especially in the spring / summer periods. Lipari is the headquarters that administers Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Alicudi, Filicudi, while the island of Salina is divided into 3 municipalities.
PROGRAM:
1° DAY:
Arrival in Lipari in the morning, check-in at the hotel to assign the room reserved by Clarissa Viaggi. For the morning hours before boarding for the excursion to the islands of Panarea and Stromboli by Night, we recommend that you devote the time available to visit Lipari.
> About Lipari Island:
Lipari is the headquarters that administers Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Alicudi, Filicudi, while the island of Salina is divided into 3 municipalities.
It is the largest island of all the islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago, with an area ofapproximately 37.6 km² and has two important ports: Marina Lunga for ferries/large ships and Marina Corta where boats for excursions to the various islands and islets that make up this magnificent Aeolian archipelago, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2000.
Lipari offers the possibility of combining the naturalistic experience with the cultural experience, thanks to a visit to the Castle which houses the unique Archaeological Museum. The latter is among the most important in Europe, named Luigi Berbabò. Lipari also has a huge castle surrounded by the vast archaeological area. (Guided tours with Clarissa Viaggi 090.924 02 48 – 331 24 56 838).
Lipari is famous for the ancient pumice mines that were active until the last century.
In this part of the island you can visit and go diving in the “white water” by booking an excursion on small boats. (Clarissa Viaggi 090.924 02 48 – 331 24 56 838)
Among the beaches where you can swim, the most famous is that of Canneto located a short distance from the port of Marina Lunga, other beaches can be reached using scooters for rent on the island (booking with Clarissa Viaggi 090.924 02 48 – 331 24 56 838)
Excellent is the Gastronomy of Lipari:
Aperitifs with Caponata, Parmigiana, Alalunga pancakes, Squid rings, Moscardini, Pepper mussels, Dried tomatoes in oil, Cucunci, Peppers with sardines, Caponata peppers, parmigiana, donuts, baby octopus, alalunga ‘Cà cipudda, laterini, eggplants in oil, peppers stuffed with tuna.
Alternatively, you can eat marinated anchovies and / or fried shrimp.
Some typical starters of the Aeolian territory such as: Caserecce alla Norma (Tomato, eggplant, basil, baked ricotta).
1:00pm/2:00pm: PANAREA AND STROMBOLI BY NIGHT EXCURSION FROM LIPARI.
The exact departure time will be communicated well in advance and passengers should meet at the port of Marina Corta 30 minutes before departure.
Panarea and Stromboli by Night from Lipari, is the most requested excursion by tourists on vacation on the island of Lipari. Passengers will navigate on small boats equipped with all the comforts where each of the passengers will have their own seat but will be able to move freely (unlike the hydrofoils) and admire the magnificent seascape during navigation, with the possibility of diving from the boat during stopover on the high seas with the authorization of the captain of the boat.
Before boarding at the port of San Pietro in Panarea, it will be possible to admire the bay of Calajunco, above which is the prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese and Cala Zimmari.
The panoramic tour will continue among the islets, until arriving at the port of Panarea, where there is a stop of about two hours for the “free” visit of the island.
> About Panarea Island:
Panarea is the smallest of the 7 islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago. In front of the island of Panarea is a small archipelago made up of small islets comprising: Basiluzzo, Spinazzola, Lisca Bianca and Lisca Nera, Dattilo, Bottaro, the rocks Panarelli and Formiche.
Geologically, Panarea is the oldest of the Aeolian Islands, with the surrounding islets what remains of the eruptive phenomena of a single volcanic basin, now almost completely submerged and eroded by sea and wind.
Panarea is also the Trekking Island. Walking through the small alleys the panorama becomes more and more interesting, to the south you see Punta Milazzese and in the distance you can see the islands of Vulcano, Lipari, Salina Filicudi and Alicudi.
Over the years, Panarea has attracted artists, writers, musicians, actors, and in the spring / summer period it has become a mixture of culture and worldliness, so much so that the population of 300 inhabitants has grown.
There are all the services, from the medical guard to the ATM, shops, bars, restaurants, a nightclub which is among the most famous in the Mediterranean.
Panarea is the privileged island of young people because on this island there are discos for entertainment until the sunrise.
The island has few beaches within walking distance, the most famous is the Spiaggetta di Zimmari, to reach this sandy beach you have to use the services of small electric taxis or boats that act as taxis. Otherwise you can content yourself, not far from the port, with a refreshing swim among the rocks.
Around 4:00 p.m. (the exact departure time from Panarea will be communicated by the captain of the boat)
Departure from Panarea and transfer to Stromboli. During the transfer, stop at sea in front of the picturesque village of Ginostra then at the port of Stromboli Scari until sunset for a “free” visit to the island of Stromboli.
> About Stromboli Island:
Stromboli is the northernmost island of the entire Aeolian archipelago. With an area of 12.2 km² and one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
There are many attractions on the island considered by many to be the most beautiful, mysterious and fascinating of the Aeolian Archipelago where fire “coexists” with dense vegetation and fauna characterized by the presence of various species.
BATHING:
Stromboli has several beach spots for swimming. As soon as you disembark at the port, there is SCARI beach. Other interesting places to swim are: Ficogrande beach in Stromboli, Forgia Vecchia beach in Stromboli, the long beach in Stromboli, Swimming pool in Stromboli, Lazzaro beach in Stromboli.
The island of Stromboli became famous and known all over the world thanks to the love story between the great Roberto Rossellini and the actress Ingrid Bergman during the filming of the film “Stromboli land of God” the news appeared in all the newspapers of the time.
Another curiosity of Stromboli is the conclusion of the 1864 novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth” by Jules Verne.
Among the destinations to visit, the Church of Saint Vincent, located on the square of the same name, is particularly worthy of mention, from where one can admire a magnificent view of the islands.
It will also be possible to freely climb the crater of the Stromboli volcano up to a height of 290 meters, from where you can have another magnificent panoramic view of the island.
The characteristic of Stromboli is that it has no public lighting and the night walks under the starry sky become interesting, unforgettable and romantic.
Gastronomy we recommend:
> starters with delicious “Pasta with strombolian sauce”.
> fish-based aperitifs.
DEPARTURE FROM STROMBOLI
At sunset (the time will be communicated by the Captain) boarding and transfer under the Sciara del Fuoco to admire, from the sea, the spectacular eruptions of the volcano, still active with the lava coming out of the mouth of the volcano to flow into the sea through a channel called SCIARA DEL FUOCO.
10:30 p.m. return to the port of Marina Corta of Lipari.
2° DAY:
08:00am breakfast at the hotel. Departure and possibility of leaving your luggage at the hotel locker.
9:20 am reach the port of Marina Corta of Lipari for the transfer to the island of Vulcano.
(Notes: it is necessary to reach the port 30 minutes before the indicated time). Latecomers will lose the right to board and no refund will be due from Clarissa Viaggi.
Arrival at the port of Levante in Vulcano, stop for a “free” visit of the island..
> About Vulcano Island:
The island of Vulcano is part of the Aeolian Islands archipelago declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 by Unesco.
It is the island closest to the port of Milazzo, the main stopover to reach the Aeolian Islands. It is a privileged island for those who love the sea, water sports, spearfishing, sailing.
The island of Vulcano has several sandy beaches, the most famous being the black sand beach located a short distance from the port of Levante.
The island of Vulcano is home to a still active volcano and is a destination for those who enjoy trekking the GRAND CRATERE at about 400 meters above sea level.
Another attraction of Vulcano is the Sulphurous Mud Baths, a swimming pool-shaped with brackish water, which benefits those who dive for the treatment of skin and respiratory diseases.
2.15pm departure from the port of Levante on a small boat for the tour of the island of Vulcano.
While browsing, you can admire the coastal beauties of the island with the coves, caves, beaches.
Stops will be made in front of the VENUS POOL for a first DIVE from the boat.
Other dives from the boat in the open sea will be authorized by the boat’s captain.
The tour of Vulcano will end after approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes of navigation. Participants heading to Lipari, after a short technical stopover at the port of Vulcano, will continue to disembark on the island of Lipari.
The recovery of luggage and / or other objects in the hotel.
End of services.
