Salina and The Aeolian Islands
Unforgettable Tour to the Aeolian Islands
- 3rd October - 12th October 2024
- Maximum 10
- 10 days and 9 nights
- $7890.00 AU pp* ($1300.00 single supplement)
Salina and the Aeolian Islands Destinations:
Travelling to: Salina Island, Lipari Island, Volcano Island, Panarea Island, Stromboli Island and Palermo
Salina and The Aeolian Islands Tour
From our Salina terrace, marvel at the 2000-year-old live volcano on Stromboli Island with its frequent explosive eruptions and red hot lava stones flowing directly into the sea. Then admire it up-close as we take you to visit 5 of the 7 islands. Enjoy a private boat to discover the beauty the Aeolian Islands. We visit Lipari Island Discover Lipari Island with its great scenery, typical island beaches, and the liveliest town to be found on the islands – Lipari is active late into the night (in the summer) and has a very wide selection of bars and restaurants. Stopping in at Volcano we visit the Praia di Vinci the mud baths and thermal waters, rich with magmatic gas. We visit the Grotta del Cavallo and the Piscine di Venere for a swim and snorkelling.
Sail around the beautifully green Salina Island and marvel at its perfectly perched tiny towns. See the natural reserve that is the island and its famous picturesque villages such as Pollara, Malfa, Santa Marina. Taste fresh salted capers and the popular Malvasia, a wine native to the islands from this particular grape.
Our boat tour to Panarea and the volcanic eruptions on Stromboli includes a stop in the Bay of Cala junco or Cala del Moro, above which is the prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese. Admire part of the submerged volcano and the sulfur emissions, accessible only by sea. then at sunset we will leave for the islet of Strombolicchio towards the suggestive Sciara del fuoco, to admire the eruptions of the volcano.
Try a Pane Cunzato, a popular island summer meal consisting of a thin open focaccia piled high with options such as fresh mozzarella, tuna, olives, sun ripened tomatoes and local condiments, enjoy some of the best granita in Sicily, taste the real Malvasia wines unique to the Aeolian and dine on local specialties. All while staying at our resort spa where you can also enjoy unique body treatments and Greek baths using herbs, oils and flowers from the island.
Why You Will Love The Aeolian Islands Tour
The Aeolian Islands have always been a popular destination on my food tours and now we have made it even easier and more affordable to enjoy these stunning volcanic islands with this relaxing and insightful tour. Enjoy 8 days of the best Aeolian cuisine, culture, flora, fauna and hospitality then explore Palermo and its rich cultural history. This tour to the Aeolian Islands is the perfect no stress way to experience the delights these regions have to offer.
The relaxed itinerary takes care of all of the logistics but with enough flexibility to allow for spontaneous new adventures. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or a first-time-overseas holiday maker, you are welcome.
It is the perfect food and wine tour for solo travellers, couples, in fact anyone who enjoys meeting new people and enjoys new experiences and loves Mediterranean food.
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This tour of Sicily includes some of Sicily’s historic and well-noted cities and sights. This includes Palermo where the Arabs, Normans, Greek and Spanish among many others left Palermo with a rich imprint of foreign cultures evident in its art, design, architecture and cuisine. Other popular cities on tour include Catania, Ortigia, Randazzo, Taormina and Siracuse to name a few. In this tour of Sicily we offer you a wonderful introduction to Sicily. We visit some of the most popular historical sites, galleries and museums in Sicily. We also take you to places that are a little off the beaten track and not listed in travel books. This gives you the opportunity to further engage with Sicily and immerse yourself with the Sicilian culture, gastronomy and people.
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A taste of the itinerary
We meet you early at your hotel reception then board our transfer bound for the stunning Aeolian Island of Salina, stopping for a typical Sicilian lunch “ on the move”. For Italian movie buffs, you will have the chance to see the house where Italian actor Massimo Troisi from “Il Postino” brought Salina to the world. Arriving on Salina Island you will feel instantly relaxed as we take you on a tour of the island. We check in to our resort in the small town of Malfa. Traditionally built to suit island life, the whitewash walls and lush gardens with sea views are a picture-perfect postcard of rest and relaxation. After check-in, we enjoy a dinner in the resort’s restaurant with one of Sicily’s most talented Michelin star female chefs. Overnight in Malfa (B/L/D)
With a relaxing start to the day, we dine on a delicious buffet breakfast Salina style then ease into our morning cooking class at our hotel which includes an alfresco lunch overlooking the Aeolian Islands. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to continue enjoying this little piece of paradise. We meet you in the late afternoon for our wine tasting discovering the advantages of the islands agriculture and its contribution to the islands famous wine varieties. We enjoy a light dinner of Salina specialities. Overnight in Malfa (B/L/D)
Today we take you by private boat to discover the beauty the Aeolian Islands. We visit Lipari Island giving you free time to wander and explore Lipari taking in the unique, boutiques, cobbled streets and great island life. Stopping in at Volcano we visit the Praia di Vinci. We dock at the eastern port visiting the mud baths and thermal waters, rich with magmatic gas. An excursion to the Grotta del Cavallo and the Piscine di Venere for a swim and snorkelling will follow. Then we will head towards the stacks of Lipari, the cave of the Angels and we will go up the western part of the island, up to the coves of the Tivoli in front of the Pietra del Bagno. Finally the Cathedral and the Punteruoli, we finish the tour with a panoramic sea view around Salina itself, all while enjoying a relaxing late lunch on board. Your evening is free in Malfa. Overnight stay in Malfa (B/L)
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Tour Inclusions
- Fully escorted tour, 10 days, 9 nights in the beautiful scenic surrounds of The Aeolian Islands finishing in Palermo, the capital city of Sicily.
- Specialised escorted service of Dominique Rizzo, Chef/Author and owner of Pure Food Cooking, Pure Food Wine and Cooking Tours
- Transfer from Palermo Airport/train station or hotel in Palermo on tour start date
- Air-conditioned comfortable private bus with our own private driver
- Luxury Island Spa Resort and boutique style accommodation selected for their personalised service, amenities, locations and hospitality (Room upgrades are available upon request, prices to be quoted upon application)
- "My Taste of Sicily" Sicilian Cook Book & shopping/travel tote bag.
- Private Guided tours
- All Private, escorted visits and tastings
- Full luxury breakfast every day, 7 lunches and 5 dinners are also included, some morning/afternoon teas and aperitives are provided as stated – where lunches/dinners are not provided, the listed meals are of ample abundance including a combination of fine dining, long lunches and street food
- Beverages – All beverages with meals including wine, beer, juice, soft drink, tea and coffee are provided
- Transfers to Palermo Airport /train station or hotel on tour finish date
- All guided tours as specified in the tour are included
- All transfers by boat, bus, car, taxi as specified in the tour itinerary are included
- Admission to all historical sites, galleries and museums mentioned in the itinerary are included
- Tips for restaurants and Guides
Not Included
- Airfares to and from Sicily
- Everything not included in itinerary (Tour Inclusions)
- General expenses – phone calls, laundry, room upgrades
- Transfers outside of the tour dates, personal transport outside the tour dates, excess baggage, security and government taxes outside the tour dates, travel and medical insurance.
- Beverages and meals outside of described “Tour Inclusions” – (you will not need to buy anything to eat)
- Room service beverages and meals when not participating in the scheduled meals
- Tourist Taxes where applicable
- It is your responsibility to ensure personal settlement of any extra charges not included in the inclusions is made to the hotel or provider of any service.
Costs and Terms & Conditions
$7890.00 AU per person ($1300.00 single supplement) Land price only.
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