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From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

1. From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

See the stunning Aeolian Archipelago on a day trip to the islands of Vulcano and Lipari from Milazzo. Take a boat to Lipari and go on a walk in the Old Town. Then, sail to the UNESCO-listed chain of volcanic islands. Enjoy a walk in Vulcano, swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea, or relax on the beach.  Discover the 2 beautiful Liparian Islands north of the coast of Sicily. Begin your tour in the morning at the Port of Milazzo and set out along the foothills of Capo Milazzo to Lipari. Explore the land with its wonderful old town and archaeological park. Walk down the little streets and wander into tiny shops. Admire the impressive needle- and cone-shaped rock formations of Faraglioni, Pope John Cliff, the Angels' Grotto, and the Mummy Cliff. Then return to your ship and continue on to the island of Vulcano. Relax here in the sulfuric mud spa or on the dreamlike black sand beach, or enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. On your way back to Milazzo, enjoy one last view of the picturesque town of Gelso with its antique lighthouse.

From Milazzo: Vulcano, Panarea, & Stromboli Day Trip by Boat

2. From Milazzo: Vulcano, Panarea, & Stromboli Day Trip by Boat

Have free time to discover the islands of Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli on this day trip from Milazz. Take in stunning caves, inlets, and sea cliffs by boat and finish the day by watching the sunset over one of the world's most active volcanoes. Depart from the Port of Milazzo in the afternoot and relax aboard a comfortable boat on the journey to Vulcano. Stop for about 2 hours of free time where you can unwind on black sand beaches of volcanic origin or go hiking to the main crater of Vulcano where you are rewarded 360 degree views the he Aeolian Islands. Have the option to visit the “La Valle dei Mostri” (The Monster Valley) and “La Grotta del Cavallo” (The Horse Grotto) on your own before getting back on the boat for the trip to Panarea, where there is another 2-hours of free time to take in this glamourous wonderland that is frequented by VIPs who love the sea. Soak up some sun on beaches like the sandy Cala degli Zimmari, go for a stroll in its historic center to see Saint Peter’s Church (the main religious building of the island), or visit Cala Junco Bay for a dip in crystal-clear waters. Sail along the route of the inlets Basiluzzo, Spinazzola, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo, Bottaro, Lisca Nera, and the rocks Panarelli and Formiche. All these, form a micro-archipelago between Lipari and the island of Stromboli. Finally arrive on the unique volcanic island of Stromboli. Discover one of the most active volcanoes in the world with 1.5-hours of free time. See how the rhythmical explosions of ash and lapilli give the island a fascinating and wild appearance. Go to Saint Vincent’s Square where the house in which Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman lived in during the shooting of the film “Stromboli terra di Dio” (Stromboli land of God). Looking out from the square, enjoy a panoramic view of the port with the Strombolicchio, the oldest volcano of the Aeolian Islands. Leave Stromboli as the sun is setting and watch the fire of the eruptions and the dark clash with each other providing ever-changing colorful creations in the Sciara del Fuoco which is visible from the sea during the return journey. Return to your meeting point in Milazzo late at night.

From Tropea: Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano Guided Day Tour

3. From Tropea: Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano Guided Day Tour

Set sail from Tropea on a guided day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Aeolian Islands of Stromboli, Lipari, and Vulcano. Explore stunning black sand beaches, swim in the shadow of Mount Stromboli, stroll through charming old towns, and discover picturesque sea views. Start your adventure from the Port of Tropea and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Cruise on the Tyrrhenian Sea for two hours until you see the Aeolian Island of Stromboli's beautiful coastline on the horizon. Set foot on Stromboli and discover the traditional village of San Vincenzo with white houses and Aeolian architecture. Enjoy your free time with the chance to walk along charming streets, admire Mount Stromboli, or go swimming at the seafront's black sand beaches. Cruise to Lipari, the largest of the islands with so much to discover. Go sightseeing at the Acropolis and Lipari Cathedral or listen to the peaceful sounds of the ocean at Marina Corta and Marina Lunga. If you're looking for tradition, head to the historic center. Travel just a few hundred meters south to the island of Vulcano. Admire the jets of steam from the volcano said to be the mythological home of Hephaestus and trek along the volcanic trail to be blown away by the views from the crater.

From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

4. From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

See the stunning Aeolian Archipelago on a day trip to the islands of Lipari and Vulcano from Milazzo. Take a boat to Lipari and go on a walk in the Old Town. Then, sail to the Unesco-listed chain of volcanic islands. Enjoy a mud bath in Vulcano, swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea, or relax on the beach. Discover the 2 beautiful Liparian Islands north of the coast of Sicily. Begin your tour in the morning at the Port of Milazzo and set out along the foothills of Capo Milazzo to Lipari. Explore the land with its wonderful old town and archaeological park. Walk down the little streets and wander into tiny shops. Admire the impressive needle- and cone-shaped rock formations of Faraglioni, Pope John Cliff, the Angels' Grotto, and the Mummy Cliff. Then return to your ship and continue on to the island of Vulcano. Relax here in the sulfuric mud spa or on the dreamlike black sand beach, or enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. On your way back to Milazzo, enjoy one last view of the picturesque town of Gelso with its antique lighthouse.

From Tropea: Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli Night Cruise

5. From Tropea: Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli Night Cruise

Departure: from the port of Vibo Marina at 8:15 AM. Departure: from the port of Tropea at 9:30 AM. ITINERARY: Arrival at Lipari (Marina Corta) at around 12:50 pm. Free stop on the island for about 2 hours, with the possibility of visiting the historic center, the Aeolian Museum, and doing some shopping. Alternatively, during the stop in Lipari, there is the possibility of a coastal excursion with the same ship. Departure from the port of Marina Corta (Lipari) at 12:55 pm along the island to the beautiful coves overlooking the stunning Faralglioni, called Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda, which can only be reached by sea, with limited speed. We will reach the Grotta del Cavallo and the wonderful natural pool of Venere. Expected return to the port of Lipari (Marina Corta) at 1:15 pm - To participate in this excursion, it is necessary to ask the onboard staff during the trip. Departure from Lipari (Marina Corta) at around 2:50 pm. Arrival at Panarea around 3:40 pm. Stop on the island for about 1.5 hours. Disembarkation at the port of San Pietro (Panarea), where passengers can swim, visit the village, have lunch, or go to the small prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese, dating back to 1400 BC (which can be reached on foot in about 25 minutes or by typical taxi). Departure from Panarea around 5:10 pm. Arrival at Stromboli around 6:00 pm. Stop in the village of S. Vincenzo for about 2 hours, with the possibility of visiting the village characterized by narrow streets and typical oil houses. Alternatively, we recommend a relaxing walk on the characteristic black sand beach or a refreshing dive in the beautiful cobalt blue sea. Departure from Stromboli around 8:00 pm towards Strombolicchio and then SCIARA DEL Fuoco to admire the volcano's activities. Expected arrival in Tropea around 10:30 pm. Expected arrival in Vibo M. around 11:15 pm.

From Lipari: Panarea and Stromboli Full-Day Boat Trip

6. From Lipari: Panarea and Stromboli Full-Day Boat Trip

Heading for Stromboli , we will reach the wonderful of Calajunco in Panarea . Than we will have a stop on the island to discover this wonderful place. Afterwards we will pass among the islets, sailing towards Stromboli. Around Panarea there are many wonderful islet to see like Spinazzola, Dattilo, Basiluzzo ecc. Onceon Stromboli , we will stop so that, you can have time to go for a walk peeping into the little shops, or into the beautiful gardens and also to swim in the cobalt blue seawater. At sunset we will visit the Strombolicchio a mastodontic rock and we will go under the Sciara to look, from the sea, at the special show that this never-ending active volcano gives us, bursting into a symphony of red lapilli.

Lipari: Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli Boat Tour

7. Lipari: Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli Boat Tour

In the morning you will set the route to the island of Vulcano, where, aboard the boat, you will coast and admire the Grotta del Cavallo and the famous Pool of Venus. Then dock at Porto di Levante and visit the village of Vulcano, the thermal mud lake and the beach of the hot sulphurous waters. Then, embark to visit Panarea. From the boat, you can admire the splendid bay of Cala Junco. After the visit, continue sailing towards Basiluzzo, the largest islet, and then reach Stromboli. At sunset, leave for a tour of Strombolicchio, while you drink a good glass of local Malvasia. Witness the spectacular eruptions of Stromboli and then return to Lipari.

From Cefalù: Lipari and Vulcano Day Tour with Boat Trip

8. From Cefalù: Lipari and Vulcano Day Tour with Boat Trip

PROGRAMME Bus transfer from your accommodation* to the port of Capo d'Orlando. Departure at 09:15. Arrival on Lipari at 10:15. Lipari is the largest of the Seven Sisters, with the seven islands together consisting of a total population of ca. 13,000 inhabitants. The only way to arrive on the island is by boat, which provides a good first glimpse of the islands breath-taking scenery, where the stunning blue of the Mediterranean Sea contrasts beautifully against the glaring white mountains of pumice stone. Before you disembark, the captain will confirm you have +/- 2hrs to yourself. This gives you the opportunity to shop in the delightful alleys at Corso Vittorio Emanuele, or to wonder the picturesque historic centre of the island where the Acropolis is situated, and where you will also find the Castle and St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. You can learn about the origins of Lipari at the Archaeological Park and the Regional Aeolian Archaeological Museum Luigi Bernabo Brea, or take the time to discover the gorgeous landscapes of the island of Lipari by bus - we highly recommended the bus tour as it takes just 1.5 hours and departs and returns from Marina Lunga Port. Departure from Lipari at 13:15. Arrival on Vulcano at 13:30. Vulcano is famous for its natural sulphurous mud baths, caused by volcanic phenomena called fumaroles - they provide visitors an opportunity for natural, therapeutic R&R at the end of this busy day trip. A short walk away, and located in the sea a few metres off the white sandy beach, are the islands thermal hot springs, and are a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the sea bubbling before you. Further down the road lies the black beach, covered in obsidian sand - it’s easy to convince yourself to lie back and relax for an hour or so. If you are more active, you can also use your time to discover captivating landscapes while climbing the Gran Cratere (central crater) or visiting La Valle dei Mostri (the Valley of the Monsters) at the Grotta del Cavallo. Departure at 16:30. Arrival at Cefalù at 19:00. Transfer back to your pick-up point. *The pick-up point depends on where you are staying, and may be outside your hotel, or just a short walk away. The pick-up time may vary in relation to your pick-up point.

Three Islands Tour: Lipari Panarea Stromboli from Milazzo

9. Three Islands Tour: Lipari Panarea Stromboli from Milazzo

Embarkation at the port of Milazzo at 08:30 - Departure at 09:15 Leaving the port of Milazzo, we will sail along the beautiful Mamertine promontory thus having the opportunity to admire the castle of Milazzo, then en route to the Aeolian archipelago. The first destination is the island of Lipari where we expect to disembark at around 10:30 and where a useful stop is foreseen to allow the guests of the motorboat to visit the archaeological beauties of the island and go shopping. At the end of this first stop, boarding and transfer to Panarea with a visit from the sea to the enchanting Calajunco bay, Zimmari cove, Drauto bay. Once at the port of S. Pietro, a useful stop will be made to allow a visit to the island, bathing and lunch (optional) in local restaurants. For those who wish, it is possible to visit the prehistoric village "Capo Milazzese" with typical local taxis (not included in the participation fee) or to reach the place on foot in about 45 minutes. Al termine della sosta su Panarea, trasferimento per Stromboli. During navigation it will be possible to admire from the motorship the remains of the ancient volcano of Panarea that remained after the last strong explosive activity which thus caused the formation of a mini-archipelago in front of the island, volcanic fragments that remained scattered throughout the stretch of sea between the island of Panarea and Stromboli, among which the following stand out: Dattilo, Panarelli, Lisca Bianca, Lisca Nera, Bottaro, Basiluzzo (Spinazzola) where the internal part of an ancient crater the "Grotta del Carbone" resides. Once in Stromboli, immediately evident from the port of San Vincenzo, the black sand beach and Scari. From here a walk allows you to visit the island until you reach the Church of San Vincenzo where there is a panoramic open space that dominates the north side overlooking Ficogrande and Strombolicchio and from which it is possible to continue until you reach the house-museum where the scenes of the famous film "Stromboli Terra di Dio" with Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman. With the first light of sunset, while in all the other islands the evening is spent in the conventional way, with an aperitif, dinner or two visits to the disco, in Stromboli we embark and, passing under the Sciara del Fuoco, it is possible watch the show of incandescent lapilli from the sea. When there are effusive eruptions, as happened in 2019, the lava river slides down the slope and ends up in the sea, releasing large columns of steam. Return to Milazzo scheduled for around 10.45 pm.

From Tropea: Aeolian Islands Day Tour by Boat

10. From Tropea: Aeolian Islands Day Tour by Boat

Active volcanoes, unforgettable views, and lush nature - discover three of the seven Aeolian Islands, Vulcano, Lipari, and Stromboli on our mini-cruise! Surprisingly unspoiled, each island is offering its distinct atmosphere and charm: take a healthy bath in the Sulphur baths on Vulcano, admire the spectacular views at the “Sciara del Fuoco” to the active crater of Stromboli and enjoy a walk through the picturesque city center or a bus tour across the island of Lipari. Afterward, you will head to the volcanic island of Stromboli, one of the highest volcanoes in Europe. Watch the fantastic eruptions with plumes of smoke and let yourself be drawn under the spell of this natural spectacle. Visit the village of San Vincenzo, which attracted Ingrid Bergman and Rossellini. Stroll through the small boutiques and souvenir shops, enjoy an “aperitivo”, or bathe in the crystal-clear water.

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Be sure to hike up to the church, plaza and viewpoints at the top of the hill when you get to the town on Lipari island. One takes the right road off the plaza after one gets off the boat rather than the left one which takes one to a fairly uninteresting tourist street. It is quite an adventure up on top of the hill. There are also a few archaeological museums up there. However, we were happy just walking around and exploring and looking at the views over the cliffs. On the island of Volcano we just crossed the island which is about 150 m across, went to the beach on the right side of the road and rented two reclining chairs with an umbrella. They had change rooms which were nice. The water was absolutely delightful. It is definitely worth the five euros per person to rent the reclining chairs and umbrella. So the fun and excitement of exploring a very old town is complemented by a relaxing time swimming at the beach.

Visiting 3 islands and seeing from close real time eruptions of the volcano Stromboli. Great! Improvement points: you cannot pay by card on the boat so take cash. Also, the italian guide did not speak proper english and we did not understand the explanations

Schöner und kompakter Tagesausflug! Wir haben auch Delfine gesehen! sehr glücklich

It was great! We enjoyed our trip! Definitely recommend!

lovely day island hopping. lots of free time on islands