Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania - Milazzo to Lipari
You'll arrive at Milazzo harbour and board the hydrofoil heading to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian islands. Once you dock, check into your hotel and settle in. Dinner is on your own, so you can explore local restaurants or grab something casual near the waterfront.
- Start point
- Catania International Airport Hotel, Via San Giuseppe La Rena 94, Catania, Catania 95121, Italy (Catania Airport)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from Catania or Palermo airport to Milazzo harbour (available for additional fee)
Landmarks Lipari 
- Day 2
Lipari
After breakfast, spend the morning walking through Lipari's historic centre. You'll see the Acropolis, Castle, Cathedral with its attached Cloister, and the Archaeological Museum which holds artifacts from the islands' past. In the afternoon, you'll head out to Tenute di Castellaro winery where you can tour the cellar, walk through the vineyards, and join a wine tasting as the sun sets over the nearby islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lipari historic centre (Acropolis, Castle, Cathedral with Cloister)
- Archaeological Museum visit
- Transfer to Tenute di Castellaro winery
- Winery cellar visit
- Vineyard walk
- Wine tasting at sunset
Landmarks Lipari Acropolis Lipari Castle Lipari Cathedral Archaeological Museum of Lipari Tenute di Castellaro - Day 3
Lipari - Salina
Following breakfast, you'll board a boat for the day exploring coves around Lipari and Salina. First stop is Cave della pomice where you can swim among the pumice quarries. Then you'll visit S. Marina di Salina to check out the church and browse local products like capers and Malvasia wine. You'll swim at Pollara bay and stop at Lingua fishing village to see its salt lake. More swimming at Lipari's quieter coves happens before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat excursion along Lipari and Salina coves
- Swim at Cave della pomice (pumice quarries)
- Visit S. Marina di Salina and church
- Visit Lingua fishing village and salt lake
- Swimming at Pollara bay
- Swimming at Vinci beach
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local products (capers, Malvasia wine)
- Lunch at Alfredo bar (pani cunzatu and granita)
Landmarks Cave della pomice Acquacalda bay Salina S. Marina di Salina Pollara bay Lingua Vinci beach Faraglioni - Day 4
Panarea - Stromboli
You'll depart from Marina Corta Lipari by boat to Panarea, stopping for a swim at Calajunco Bay along the way. Once there, you'll explore the Capo Milazzese prehistoric village and the Cave of Lovers. After that, you'll walk through Panarea village and check out the church before sailing to Stromboli. You'll visit Ginostra village and see the house where Ingrid Bergman stayed during filming. By evening, you'll watch the Sciara del Fuoco lava streams at sunset before returning to Lipari.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat excursion to Panarea and Stromboli
- Swimming at Calajunco Bay
- Visit to Capo Milazzese prehistoric village
- Cave of Lovers visit
- Panarea Church of St Peter visit
- Panarea village exploration
- Stromboli village visit
- Viewing of Ingrid Bergman's house location
- Sciara del Fuoco viewing at sunset
Optional Activities
- Seafood lunch in Panarea
- Stroll through Panarea streets
- Granita at Panarea cafes
- Shopping in Stromboli
- Walk through Stromboli gardens
- Swimming in Stromboli cobalt blue waters
Landmarks Panarea Calajunco Bay Capo Milazzese Cave of Lovers Church of St Peter, Panarea Stromboli Ginostra Strombolicchio Sciara del Fuoco 
- Day 5
Lipari
You have the day to yourself. Consider renting a scooter to reach multiple beaches and coves like Spiaggia Bianca with its turquoise water, Pietra Liscia, Porticello, Acquacalda bay, Valle Muria, Vinci, and Canneto. If you're into diving or snorkeling, Punta Castagna and Gabbiano beach are worth the trip for their underwater life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scooter rental in Lipari
- Visit Spiaggia Bianca beach
- Visit Pietra Liscia beach
- Visit Porticello beach
- Visit Acquacalda bay
- Visit Punta Castagna for diving and snorkeling
- Visit Gabbiano beach for diving and snorkeling
- Visit Valle Muria beach
- Visit Vinci beach
- Visit Canneto beach by bus or scooter
Landmarks Spiaggia Bianca Pietra Liscia beach Porticello beach Acquacalda bay Punta Castagna Gabbiano beach Valle Muria beach Vinci beach Canneto beach Monte Rosa - Day 6
Vulcano
You'll take a boat out to Vulcano and cruise past Vulcanello and the Valley of Monsters, a dramatic landscape shaped by old lava flows. You'll visit Black Sand Bay with its dark volcanic sand beach, Grotta del Cavallo, and Venus Pool. Stop at Gelso village for a swim, then head to Levante harbour where you can explore the village, swim in warm sulfurous pools, or hike up to the crater for views across the islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat excursion around Vulcano
- Cruise past Vulcanello
- Valley of Monsters viewing
- Black Sand Bay visit
- Grotta del Cavallo visit
- Venus Pool visit
- Gelso village visit with swimming
- Levante harbour village exploration
Optional Activities
- Swimming in sludge pool
- Swimming in geothermic pools
- Crater climb (1 km, self-guided, without guide)
Landmarks Vulcano Vulcanello Valley of Monsters Faraglioni Grotta degli Angeli Black Sand Bay Grotta del Cavallo Venus Pool Gelso Levante harbour 
- Day 7
Lipari
You can take it easy today or join an optional boat excursion to Filicudi and Alicudi. If you go, you'll swim at Grotta del Bue Marino, see the faraglioni rock formations and Capo Graziano prehistoric village, then continue to Alicudi, the westernmost island known for its circular shape, sea views, and narrow granite coves tucked into the coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Filicudi and Alicudi (available for supplement)
- Swimming at Grotta del Bue Marino
- Visit to faraglioni (Montenassari, Giafante, Canna rock formations)
- Visit to Capo Graziano prehistoric village
- View of millstones of Filicudi and underwater archaeological area
- Exploration of Alicudi island
Landmarks Filicudi Grotta del Bue Marino Montenassari Giafante Canna Capo Graziano Millstones of Filicudi Alicudi - Day 8
Lipari to Milazzo
After breakfast, head to the harbour and board the hydrofoil back to Milazzo. The tour services end here, so you'll have time to travel onward or catch a flight home.
- End point
- Catania International Airport Hotel, Via San Giuseppe La Rena 94, Catania, Catania 95121, Italy (Catania Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from Milazzo to Catania or Palermo airport (available for additional fee)
