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Guided tours in the Aeolian Islands with Tommaso Pantč
Day trips to Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli, Panarea,
Alicudi and Filicudi from Taormina, Messina, Milazzo | | |
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Lipari
(full day) | |
Lipari is the largest of the
Aeolian Islands. Upon arrival you will begin the walking tour of the Citadel
or Acropolis with some archaeological remains. Here we will visit the Archaelogical
Museum (Classic section). Afterwards we will enjoy a stroll along the
main street Corso Vittorio Emauele. After lunch drive trhough the 27 kms
round trip: set out from Lipari Cittą in the direction of Canneto,
to the north. We stop to the viewpoint of Quattrocchi, Quattropani,
Porticello and Campo Bianco with the magnificent huge
white cliffs of pumice. Stop in Canneto to enjoy a refreshing "granita"
before driving back to Lipari Cittą. | | Lipari and Vulcano (full day) |
| Upon arrival you will begin the walking
tour of the Citadel or Acropolis with some archaeological remains. Here
we will visit the Archaelogical Museum (Classic section). Afterwards we
will enjoy a stroll along the main street Corso Vittorio Emauele. After
lunch drive trhough the 27 kms rounf trip: set out from Lipari Cittą in the direction
of Canneto, to the north. We stop to the viewpoint of Quattrocchi, Quattropani,
Porticello and Campo Bianco with the magnificent huge white cliffs
of pumice. Stop in Canneto to enjoy a refreshing "granita" before driving
back to Lipari Cittą.
Afterwards departure by hydrofoil to Vulcano:
it was on this island that ancient greek mythology placed the forge of Hephaestus,
the god of fire who worked as a blacksmith with the assistance of the Cyclops.
Upon arrival, beginning of the walking tour of the village and the mud pool
of Acqua di Bagno on the beach fed by hot springs, near the Faraglione,
a rock with alum quarries.
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| Island
of Salina and "The Postman" set (full day) | |
Recognisable from its distinctive
two-humped profile, Didyme, its name in antiquity, meaning twins. This
beautiful island offers to you the perfect place for a quite escursion in contact
with the nature. We land in Santa Marina Salina, a stroll along Via
Risorgimento where you can feel the traditional way of life of the Sicilians.
Afterwards, we take by coach, a panoramic road offering many views of the jagged
coastline. We pass the village of Malfa and we arrive at Pollara
which is considered to be one of the most attractive and atmospheric stretches
of coast on the Aeolian Islands, here parts of the film "Il Postino"
(The Postman) was made: it was here that the meetings between Neruda (Philippe
Noiret) and the postman (Massimo Troisi) took place. On the way back to Santa
Marina Salina we have the opportunity to taste the famous "Malvasia delle Lipari"
which is a strong, sweet, golden wine made from grapes that have been left to
wither on the wine before being picked. | | Stromboli
(full day) | | Stromboli is an island-volcano wich possesses a
sombre, disquieting beauty all of its own. Upon arrival we begin our exploration
of the island: we will visit the village of San Vincenzo with is church. Not far
from here is located the house where Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman shot
the film "Stromboli, land of God" in 1950 which highlighted the difficulties of
living in such a place. Afterwards we will visit the Greek Necropolis dated back
to the IV° - III° Century B.C. rich in vases and terracota masks. If you have
enough time (5 hrs round trip) we can hike up to the crater: it makes for a unique
and fascinating experience, as it provides the opportunity to wonder at the phenomenal
workings of Mother Nature. The route itself is beautiful, casting unforgettable
views in all directions. | | Panarea (full day) |
| Panarea is the smallest of
the Aeolian Islands. Upon arrival we will begin the walking tour: no cars, no
roads, no pollution! After 30 mins of walk we reach the Archaelogical remains
of Punta Milazzese: a preistoric village set high above the gorgeous bay
of Cala Junco. Afterwards we continue to the center of the village, free
time for lunch. In the afternoon we continue the exploration of the island with
the villages of Drauto, Iditella and San Pietro. |
| Alicudi (full day) | |
Alicudi is the most isolated
of the Aeolian Islands. The ancient name was Ericusa because the
island was covered with heather. The island consists of a round cone wich is inhabited
by no more than 100 people. Upon arrival we will begin the exploration of the
island walking up to the Filo d'Arpa (literally, Harp String), which provides
a magnificient view. About 2 hrs to the top and back. |
| Filicudi
(full day) | | Filicudi consists of a group of craters:
the highest is the Fossa delle Felci. Upon arrival we walk to reach the
Preistoric Village situated on the promontory of Capo Graziano (about 50
minutes there and back): this contains the remains of about 25 oval huts. From
here we can appreciate a beautiful view of the bay. On the way back in the village
of Val di Chiesa we will visit the church of Santo Stefano.
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Crossing takes:
- approx 1 hr from
Milazzo to Lipari by hydrofoil;
- approx 2 hrs from Milazzo to Lipari by ferry;
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approx 20 mins from Lipari to Vulcano by hydrofoil;
- approx 45 mins from Vulcano
to Milazzo by hydrofoil;
- approx 1hr and 30 mins from Vulcano to Milazzo by
ferry;
- approx 1 hr and 30 mins from Milazzo to Salina;
- approx 30 mins
from Lipari to Salina. DO NOT ESITATE TO INQUIRY ABOUT THE
FERRIES AND/OR HYDROFOILS FARES! | | |
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