Tour description
ISCHIA, PROCIDA & THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS SMALL GROUP TOUR
Experience the Southern Italy lifestyle with a small group tour! Distinctive and delightful, with crystalline seas, pretty countryside and endless sunshine, Campania is a land of natural beauty, warm hospitality and amazing food and wine. A unique, much-loved southern region. Dramatic mountains, Byzantine rock-hewn churches, sunbaked olive groves, stunning Romanesque architecture and some of Italy’s best beaches are tempting more and more visitors to the exciting little-known regions.Campania has an otherworldly landscape of tremendous mountain ranges, dark forested valleys and villages so melded with the rock face that they seem to have grown there. Its extensive coastline bears the marks of many conquering invaders: the Normans, the Spanish, the Turks, the Swabians and the Greeks.
The seven Aeolian Islands can be found across the Tyrrhenian Sea, just off the North Eastern coast of Sicily. Island lovers will be drawn to these glittering shores, each with its own unique character and breathtaking beauty.Believed to have been home to the mythological Greek Gods of wind and fire, the untamed forces of nature still abound here whilst other islands have been tempered and tamed by their inhabitants.
Discover vibrant Vulcano with its lively nightlife; the introverted and solitary Salina, whose lush vineyards and fruits create its distinctive sweet dessert wine; the hidden sea caves and remote lunar like landscapes of Filicudi and Alicudi and the fine black sands and bubbling hot springs of Porto Lavante beach.Be humbled by the brooding beauty of Stromboli’s active volcano and admire a fire-strewn sky as molten lava erupts by night.From the largest island of Lipari with its fortified city and Franciscan convent to the smallest jewel of Panarea, with its western flank plunging steeply to the sea; this archipelago is a mixture of sublime mountains, sub-tropical fragrant gardens, sapphire skies, stunning seascapes and crystal clear coastal waters.
We have a real passion for the Aeolian Islands and look forward to sharing it with you! Trust the locals…
ISCHIA, PROCIDA & AEOLIAN ISLANDS SMALL GROUP TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
- More than 10 included sightseeing tours & cultural experiences
- Walk on the volcanic AEOLIAN ISLANDS of Sicily, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- AEOLIAN PARADISE-Escape to these mythic islands for spectacular swimming
- LOCAL ARTISAN FOODS-Indulge in almond wine, pistachio cake and the sweetest strawberries
- Visit UNESCO AEOLIAN ISLANDS
- Discover LIPARI and its ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES
- Enchanting VULCANO ISLAND with its YELLOW SULPHUROUS BATHS and VOLCANIC CRATERS
- Boat trip to SALINA ISLAND, the highest and greenest,topped by symmetrical volcanoes
- Visit a MALVASIA WINERY in SALINA
- Explore PANAREA ISLAND
- Visit popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Local Tour Manager, experienced to accompany you throughout your journey
- Tour city guides included
- Transportation on tour, via private air-conditioned Mercedes car or 8 seater van
- All transfers while overseas, baggage transfers & porterage are included
- Included gratuity for all city guides as per itinerary
- No hidden extras
- We strongly recommend arriving a day or more prior to tour start
- Culinary inclusions: All breakfasts, 3 dinners, 3 lunches, (main meals include local wine, mineral water, espresso coffee or tea only)
- We strongly recommend arriving a day or more prior to the beginning of the tour.
- Our unique Hotels: ISCHIA ISLAND “Hotel Regina Palace” or similar (3 nights); LIPARI ISLAND “Grand Hotel Arciduca“or similar (4 nights)
- The tour will begin on Day 1 from Naples train station/airport/port and end with a morning transfer to Catania/Palermo airport on Day 8
- Activity level: Good/Moderate
- Terms & conditions/Single supplement: (View here) & FAQ (View here)
- Trip interruption & cancellation insurance is not included. We highly recommend Travelex-insurance.com to protect your vacation
- Purchase of European Travel & Health Insurance is strongly recommended.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
ISCHIA, PROCIDA & THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS TRAVEL ITINERARY
SMALL GROUP TOUR AVAILABLE FROM NAPLES TO CATANIA
Day 1: WELCOME TO ISCHIA ISLAND
Arrive at Naples Airport or train station where you’ll be met by your driver and travel to the port for your speed boat transfer to ISCHIA ISLAND which boasts centuries of glorious architecture and art treasure, for your first three nights in a beautiful hotel located near the village center. After an opportunity to rest and freshen up,you’ll be treated to a welcome aperitif at the hotel bar followed by dinner in a local restaurant.Overnight in ISCHIA ISLAND
Day 2: HIGHLIGHTS OF ISCHIA & WINE TASTING
One of the most picturesque towns on .Overnight in ISCHIA ISLAND
Day 3: TIMELESS PROCIDA ISLAND
Today’s visit takes you to discover the Overnight in ISCHIA ISLAND
Day 4: GULET CRUISE TO THE MAGICAL AEOLIAN ISLANDS
This morning you’ll take a private GULET to the island of Lipari, the largest and most developed of the Aeolians, a little piece of paradise. Along the way, we stop at VOLCANO ISLAND, with its yellow sulphurous baths and volcanic craters.You will have here free time with options that include hiking to the Gran Crater, a therapeutic mud bath fuelled by the Islands famous hot springs, or simply relax at the beach.Continue to the LIPARI ISLAND,the largest and most developed of the Aeolians,staying at a charming hotel located a short walk from the town center. Dinner is included this evening in a local restaurant.Overnight in LIPARI
Day 5: ENCHANTING LIPARI & THE EOLIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Lipari town is spread out under the imposing castle rock, the ancient Greek acropolis, and along the bay of Marina Corta and Marina Lunga, to the north and south. Its volcanic origin is evident in the Muria Valley, with its red rocks, and on the north-east coast, covered by a vast flow of pumice, which hides Roman ruins of the 4th century AD. This morning a local expert will shed light on the main archaeological site of an island inhabited for some 6000 years and settled in the 4th millennium BC by Sicily’s first known inhabitants, the Stentillenians who developed a flourishing economy, based on obsidian, a glassy volcanic rock.We have included today a visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM which displays finds from the islands’ long history, including tools and pottery left behind by Neolithic inhabitants. The museum is also famous for its terracotta Greek theater masks and figurines of dancers and actors, the world’s largest such collection.The rest of the day on your own for more discoveries.Enjoy La Dolce Vita!!!Overnight in LIPARI
Day 6:PANAREA ISLAND & STROMBOLI
After breakfast, we board our private boat to PANAREA,renowned for its stylish lifestyle.We visit the small town and take a walk in the narrow streets of the island.We then continue to STROMBOLI, the black island and one of the most active volcanoes in the world that usually erupts every 20 minutes.Enjoy free time to visit the town with its little streets, traditional shops and scenery of the 1940’s Roberto Rossellini film before our journey back to Lipari for your evening at leisure.Overnight in LIPARI
Day 7: BOAT TRIP TO LAID-BACK SALINA ISLAND
Visit SALINA with its luscious vegetation, hosting 400 different types of plants and where grapes, olives and capers are cultivated. The island is the filming location for Italy’s popular film ‘Il Postino’ or The Postman, but what sets the island apart is the wonderful clear water, beautiful beaches and quaint town skirted with palm trees and wide promenades.On arrival, you will be touring the island by Aeolian APE CALESSINO (approx. 2hrs) and visiting a local farm to taste local products including capers, cheese and bruschetta paired with their excellent wines.The remainder of the day is at leisure.Tonight we’ll celebrate you with a farewell dinner at one of the typical regional restaurants.Overnight in LIPARI
Day 8: ARRIVEDERCI!!!
Morning transfers to Catania or Palermo airport and train station
TOUR PRICING & AVAILABILITY
8 days starting from € 4,800 pp
Request more information, or call 1-800-538-0273 today to talk to a Tour Consultant
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