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1st day
Saturday: Lipari
Welcome to the cruise passengers at the port of Lipari, by Capt. Felice and his crew. Dinner and accommodation
on board the schooner Sigismondo.
Who
arrives in advance will be welcomed on arrival and will have the opportunity before
boarding, to leave its luggage, to rest and enjoy the good malvasia wine of
the Aeolian Islands.
2nd day
Sunday: Lipari / Stromboli
Breakfast on board. In the morning, departure to
Stromboli. Trip around the island and
observation of the volcano's eruptive activity
from the "Sciara del Fuoco". Stop for a swim and
lunch on board. In the late afternoon,
possibility of making the ascent of Stromboli
(3:30 + 2:30 down), with an experienced guide
(obligatory) and admire from the summit (924m)
and by night the eruptions of the volcano. Those
who do not want to climb can make a stroll to
the ancient observatory (0.45 min) and visit the
villages. Free dinner. Accommodation on board
with the spectacle of the volcanic explosions.
3rd day Monday: Stromboli / Panarea
Breakfast on board. Departure for the island of
Panarea, the smallest island of the aeolian
archipelago. Navigation around the uninhabited
islets of Lisca Bianca, Lisca Nera, Bottaro,
Dattilo, Basiluzzo. Stop for a swim in the cove
"degli Zimmari". Lunch on board. Stop at the
port of Panarea, possibility of making a walk on
the Cape Milazzese to discover of the
remains of a prehistoric village. Return on board
for dinner and accommodation.
4th day
Tuesday: Panarea / Salina
Breakfast on board. Departure for Salina, the
greenest from the islands of the archipelago.
Tour of the island. Stop for a swim in the
beautiful bay of Pollara where were shot many
scenes of the film "The Postman" starring
Philippe Noiret and Massimo Troisi. Stop at the
port of Santa Marina Salina to visit the
village.
Lunch free. Dinner and accommodation on board.
5th day
Wednesday: Salina / Alicudi / Filicudi
Breakfast on board. Departure for the small
island of Alicudi. Stop at the port. Continuing
toward the island of Filicudi, coastal shipping
and stop for a swim at the "Bue Marino"
Cave. Stop at the port of Filicudi possibility
to hike to the Cape Graziano to see the remains
of a prehistoric village. Lunch, dinner and
accommodation on board.
6th day Thursday: Filicudi / Lipari/Vulcano
Breakfast on board. Navigation sailing to reach
the island of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian
Islands. Arriving late morning. Not to be missed
in Lipari: the historic downtown and small
narrow streets, the fortress that contains one
of the most important archaeological museums in
the Mediterranean, the tiny port of Marina Corta
... Free lunch. In the evening, departure to Vulcano, the closest island to Sicily.
Dinner
free in Vulcano .Accommodation on board.
7th day
Venerdě: Vulcano / Lipari
Breakfast on board. Possibility to climb
(better early in the morning to avoid the heat)
the crater of the Fossa (390m - wonderful view
of the volcano's mouth and the other islands)
and immerge oneself in the Mud bath
renown for its therapeutic virtues. Free lunch.
In the afternoon, trip around the island by
boat. Stop for swims at the pool of Venus and Gelso. In the late afternoon, back in Lipari
where will be served for the last night a
typical dinner accompanied by aeolian music.
Accommodations on board.
8th day
Saturday: Lipari / Departure
Breakfast on board. In the morning, end of our
services*.
Nb:
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The order of the program could vary according to
sea meteorological conditions.
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During the week the captain, sea conditions
permitting, will
organize a day of sailing during which every
one can
participate to the various manoeuvres
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An evening will focus on fishing for squid,
the squid will be caught and immediately
cooked ...
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on request: one day can be dedicated
to diving with
professional instructors or water skiing
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The escursions on the islands are given for
information purposes, but they are free.
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Captain Felice will book the guide for the
ascent of Stromboli, but the excursion (about 22
euros per person. + 3 euros°) has to be paid on
the spot - Climbing to Vulcano crater: 3 euros.
°Local taxes from early June to late September.
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*On the day of departure, the passengers must
leave the boat at 09.00 am.
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