Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Catania to Milazzo
Catania to MilazzoOptional Activities
- Leisurely stroll along the beach promenade
- Explore the charming old town of Milazzo
- Dinner at a cozy tavern with tour guide
- Day 2
Vulcano - Lipari
Vulcano - Lipari- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hydrofoil crossing to Aeolian Islands
- Hike to Gran Cratere volcano with solfataras (approximately 3 hours, 391 m elevation gain and loss) – volcanic activity permitting
- Views from crater rim into crater and toward Lipari
- Exploration of Valle dei Mostri (Valley of Monsters)
- Optional small boat ride past rock spires near Lipari
Optional Activities
- Relax on the black sand beach instead of climbing Gran Cratere
- Swim in the sea from the small boat
- Alternative hike to spectacular viewpoint if Gran Cratere climb not possible
Landmarks Gran Cratere Valle dei Mostri 
- Day 3
Lipari
Lipari- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- West coast hike on Lipari along mule tracks and coastal dirt tracks
- Visit abandoned thermal baths of San Calogero
- Hike through agricultural settlement of Pianoconte
- Visit Quattrocchi viewpoint
Landmarks Quattrocchi viewpoint San Calogero thermal baths Vulcano Mount Etna - Day 4
Lipari to Alicudi or Filicudi
Lipari to Alicudi or Filicudi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with a local fishing family (Alicudi) or at the hotel restaurant (Filicudi))
Included Activities
- Ferry or hydrofoil crossing to Alicudi or Filicudi
- Day 5
Alicudi or Filicudi
Alicudi or Filicudi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike on Timone della Montagnola on Alicudi
- Visit farmhouses scattered along the slope
- Visit church of San Bartolo
- Explore hiking trails on Filicudi
- Visit Bronze Age village at Capo Graziano
Optional Activities
- Hike to summit of Timone della Montagnola (675 meters)
Landmarks Timone della Montagnola Church of San Bartolo Capo Graziano Bronze Age village 
- Day 6
Alicudi or Filicudi to Salina to Stromboli
Alicudi or Filicudi to Salina to Stromboli- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Santa Marina Salina main town
- Travel to Stromboli
Optional Activities
- Private bus trip to Pollara viewpoint
- Walk through fragrant maquis and caper bushes
- Tour of family-run caper business with harvest and processing demonstration
- Lunch at caper farm family business (approximately €50 including lunch)
Landmarks Pollara - Day 7
Stromboli
Stromboli- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Partial climb of Stromboli with local mountain guide (optional, approximately €30, walking time approximately 3–4 hours)
- Night hike option with local guide
- Hike to viewpoints at 400 m elevation
- Walk to old observatory for safe views of eruptions from distance
Landmarks Stromboli Volcano 
- Day 8
Stromboli
Stromboli- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Panarea island with circular hike from San Pietro port
- Explore archaeological site of Punta Milazzese with Bronze Age roundhouses
- Hike to Cala Junco bay
- Evening excursion to witness the 'fire chute' (fire slide) - lava fountains and incandescent rock fragments shooting into the sea
- Stroll around Stromboli island
- Relax on black lava beach
Landmarks Stromboli Panarea San Pietro port Punta Milazzese Cala Junco - Day 9
Stromboli to Catania
Stromboli to Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to harbor in Stromboli
- Ferry crossing from Stromboli to Catania
- Exploration of Catania Baroque city
Optional Activities
- Evening at a romantic tavern with travel companions
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 10
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Individual extension in Sicily
