Itinerary

Italy: Sicily and Aeolian Islands

8 days / 7 nights or 11 days / 10 nights | Ship Sundial |  Guided/self-guided bike tours

Be enchanted by this spectacular cruise among the extraordinary Aeolian islands. On board a charming caique – a traditional fishing boat – you’ll discover these volcanic islands, today part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Starting from Milazzo on the north-east coast of Sicily, your first stop will be the island of Vulcano. The journey continues to Panarea, with its large rocky ridges. In the background you’ll admire the continuous explosive activity of the Stromboli volcano. We then head to Salina, where you can’t miss tasting a typical Sicilian granita! Finally, enjoy a tour around the charming island of Lipari.

Get ready to experience a truly active journey combining exploration with relaxation. On our cycling and walking tours, you’ll enjoy the wonders of the Aeolian Islands, also known as the “pearls of Sicily.”

Highlights of this cycling cruise

✔ In the heart of the Mediterranean Sea

✔ Visit 5 Aeolian Islands

✔ Explore UNESCO World Heritage landscapes

✔ Barge with max. 12 passengers

Itinerary 

Day 1: Embarkation Milazzo

2024: Individual arrival and meeting at 3.30 pm at Catania airport, where you’ll be transferred to Milazzo harbor. Embarkation is at 6 pm at the Marina di Nettuno in Milazzo. Get to know your crew and accommodation on board, and enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program. Overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.
2025: Individual arrival and transfer to Milazzo harbor. Embarkation is at 6 pm at the Marina diNettuno in Milazzo. Get to know your crew and accommodation on board, and enjoy a welcomedrink, dinner and presentation of the program. Overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.

Day 2: Milazzo (Cycling 15 km / 9 miles)

Today you’ll cycle towards Capo Milazzo, where you’ll have the chance to bathe in the wonderful“Venus Pool”, a protected natural sea pool. Once back in Milazzo, you can visit the castle and itsancient hamlet. We’ll stay the night in the harbor of Milazzo.

Day 3: Milazzo – Vulcano Island | Vulcano, roundtrip (Cycling 20 km/12.7 mi.)

Today your caique Sundial will start navigating towards the island of Vulcano, the so-called“Sulphur Island,” where by bike you’ll explore the island’s hinterland around Piano Grillo, an idealplace to admire an amazing landscape. Then enjoy free time in the afternoon, with plenty ofinteresting suggestions: walk up to the crater of the volcano, take a mud bath at the island’ssulphur beach, or you can even swim among underwater fumaroles (volcanic vents). Overnight inthe harbor of Vulcano.

Day 4: Vulcano – Panarea – Stromboli (3h30 walking)

After breakfast we head towards Panarea, stopping for a swim close to the little islands of LiscaBianca, Bottara and Dattilo, where volcanic activity is still clearly visible. Once in Panarea, thesmallest of the Aeolian Islands, you’ll have lunch at anchor in a picturesque bay. Then the caique,Sundial, will navigate towards Stromboli, with a superb view over the Sciara del Fuoco,Stromboli’s famous talus scree, which sometimes still features lava flows. In the late afternoon,we’ll take a walking trip up to 400mt (1312 ft) above sea level to admire the volcanic activity atdusk. Then we’ll enjoy a picnic dinner at a scenic panoramic viewpoint. Please bring foreheadlights with you as the return is by night. Tonight we’ll stay in a sheltered anchorage at Stromboli.

Day 5: Stromboli – Panarea (2h30 walking) | Panarea – Salina

After breakfast, we’ll navigate back towards Panarea. After dropping anchor in the bay of PortoSan Pietro, we’ll enjoy a pleasant walk to visit the little village of Panarea, as well as DrauttoBeach and its prehistoric village. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch at Cala Junco and then return backon board. Afterwards, we’ll head towards the island of Salina, where you can visit a local shop andsample local products. Overnight in the harbor of Salina.

Day 6: Salina (Cycling. 20 km/12.7 mi.) | Salina – Lipari

Today, you’ll start cycling directly on the island of Salina. From Santa Marina on the east coast,you’ll ride to Pollara, a panoramic point on the west coast, where you’ll visit the lake of Lingua. In Pollara you can try a delicious, refreshing granita. Back on board, the Sundial will navigate to theisland of Lipari, where you can stroll around its charming village. Overnight in the harbor of Lipari.

Day 7: Lipari (Cycling 25 km/16 mi.) | Lipari – Milazzo

After breakfast, you’ll experience a wonderful coast-to-coast bike ride. Starting from the hamlet ofLipari, you’ll pass by the beautiful village and beach of Canneto. Stop for your picnic lunch at thepanoramic point at Quattrocchi and then return to Lipari’s historical center, rich in shops andrestaurants. Back on board, Sundial will navigate to Milazzo. Enjoy your last dinner at one ofMilazzo’s many restaurants and overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.

Day 8: Disembarkation: Milazzo

End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9 a.m.

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