10 Tours in Aeolian Islands That You Shouldn't Miss

June 27, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Aeolian Islands, Italy including Hiking Trekking on Vulcano Island, Walking tour in Lipari center, Sciara del Fuoco from the sea with an aperitivo to Ginostra, boat tour, Exclusive tour of Stromboli island, Boat tour with Pasqualo, Lipari and Vulcano Tour, Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours), Vulcano Tour - single partecipation, Sunset Trekking on Stromboli - Ashàra Volcanological Guides, Vulcano And Lipari Aeolian Islands Daily Cruise, LIPARI AND VULCANO ISLAND 1 day tour from Milazzo - SICILY.
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1. Hiking Trekking on Vulcano Island

Mediterranea Trekking
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Did you know that volcanoes are named after this island? The archipelago is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage because of its incredible volcanic activity, easily observable thanks to a pleasant walk on the Gran Cratere della Fossa, which constantly emits sulfur gases.

Inclusions: Lunch in a typical restaurant based on seafood and typical products., Hydrofoil Messina-Vulcano round trip, Tourist guide

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2. Walking tour in Lipari center

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 2, 98050 Lipari ME, Italy
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We walk for 1h30 following a path that goes from the archaeological area of the Castle through the small and narrow alleys of the town to the marina of Marina Corta, to discover the traditional areas and little-known neighborhoods, characteristic of the Aeolian culture. We will conclude the experience by tasting a glass of Malvasia near the sea.

Inclusions: A taste of Malvasia (the typical Aeolian liqueur wine) will be offered at the end of the tour.

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3. Sciara del Fuoco from the sea with an aperitivo to Ginostra, boat tour

Molo, Stromboli ME, Italy Pasqualo
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After boarding onto our speedboat I will take you onto a beautiful tour of the vulcan. We will first go to Ginostra then I will bring you to the Sciara del Fuoco. You will enjoy the beautiful eruptions of Stromboli and an amazing sunset too !! I find it always a fantastic experience ! I have been living in Stromboli for over 30 years and I love this island! but more precisely the vulcan! Stromboli is not only one of the many beautiful islands of the Mediterranea Sea, but it is the only one where volcanic activity takes place unceasingly in front of our very eyes, and where the visitor can see the explosions so it makes sense that the best way to enjoy it is from the sea!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Take a cash for the aperitivo - Drinks and Finger foods are not included

Reviewed By AmyLJ

Pasqualo and his team are absolutely amazing! So helpful and reliable. Our tour to the Sciara was absolutely the highlight of our holiday and I cannot recommend it enough. Sitting there in the little boat under the cover of darkness watching the eruptions was just the chance of a lifetime and one of the best nights of my life! We will definitely use Pasqualo again should we return to Stromboli. He is such a sweetheart! Thank you Pasqualo!

4. Exclusive tour of Stromboli island, Boat tour with Pasqualo

Molo, Stromboli ME, Italy Pasqualo
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After boarding onto our speedboat from the port in Stromboli, I will take you onto a beautiful tour of the vulcan. We will pass by Ginostra, the other village of Island Stromboli reachable only by boat, where you can have a walk and enjoy the nice and relaxing atmosphere. In Stromboli, the dominant colour of the sea is neon blue, which becomes lighter, greener or more turquoise, depending on where you bathe. I will also bring you to some nice spots for swimming, snorkeling before we move towards the Sciara del Fuoco (Street of Fire). And finally, you will discover what "deep blue" means, in Strombolicchio! The best way to enjoy Stromboli, it is from the sea! and I will be glad to share my passion and knowledge about the island and the vulcan with you.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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Reviewed By AmyLJ

Pasqualo and his team are absolutely amazing! So helpful and reliable. Our tour to the Sciara was absolutely the highlight of our holiday and I cannot recommend it enough. Sitting there in the little boat under the cover of darkness watching the eruptions was just the chance of a lifetime and one of the best nights of my life! We will definitely use Pasqualo again should we return to Stromboli. He is such a sweetheart! Thank you Pasqualo!

5. Lipari and Vulcano Tour

Etna Shore Tours
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The tour from Catania allows all those who are in the Hotel or in a B & b to be able to reach and visit the beauty of Lipari and Vulcano belonging to the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands, without worrying about the round trip transfer and enjoy unique landscapes like the Ionian coastal coastline during the first light of morning and sunset when returning.

Inclusions: Obligatory stop at the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo in Lipari

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Reviewed By James A

Fábio gave us a tour of the places where iconic scenes from The Godfather movies were filmed. It was just me and my Father so he tailored the tour to what we wanted to see and do. His English is excellent, super knowledgeable and explains things very clearly. We learnt lots and had a really good time. Took pictures for us, dropped us off for a few hours in Taormina for lunch then picked us up and took us to a few extra places to take some pictures before coming back down to Catania. He also recommended THE BEST pizzaria we've been to. Very flexible and offers all sorts of tours and trips, just let him know what you need/want! (sometimes even airport transfers) This is his company he is running with his colleague, and he was born and raised in Sicilly, so very passionate and loves his job. Would highly recommend to literally anyone who comes to Sicilly.

6. Lipari and Vulcano Private Boat Tour (7 hours)

Piazza di Marina Corta, 98050 Lipari ME, Italy Eoliana
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Valle Muria and the Faraglioni, the caves and the beautiful coves of Lipari; Grotta del cavallo, Piscina di Venere, Gelso and Spiaggia dell'asino, the hidden caves of Vulcano ... are among the most beautiful spots that we will explore sailing under the coast. If desired, we will stop ashore on the island of Vulcano, where you can have lunch, visit the town or take a bath in the famous sulphurous mud. Eoliana is a splendid mahogany boat, romantic and elegant, ideal for sailing below the coast; 8.50 meters long, 2.50 meters wide, it has ample cushions in the bow and a convivial and shady table at the stern. The experienced and professional crew, always attentive to your privacy. The boat is equipped with a ladder to the sea, large cushions, awning anti UV, beach towels, snorkeling kit and games for the little ones. Always on offer Natural and sparkling water, seasonal fruit, bruschetta and an ice-cold bottle of wine to drink.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Fruit, White wine, Coffee and/or Tea, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Use of beach towels, Fuel surcharge

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Reviewed By abercrb

We had a wonderful day sailing around lipari and volcano. Just us and our wonderful skipper. Everything provided - a bottle of wine and lots of fruit. I can't speak highly enough of it. Made our holiday. Thanks so much.

7. Vulcano Tour - single partecipation

Ferraino Leonardo, Piazza di Sant' Onofrio, 4, 98050 Lipari ME, Italy Gozzo Christian
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You gonna visit and enjoy all what Vulcano island offers, every corner, every cave, known or hidden, Captain Giovanni shows it to you. Lots of swimming at the most interesting points and visit of volcanic activity. Lunch stop at the beach where you have the possibility to enjoy local genuine food. Vulcano that means: black sandy beaches, beautiful snorkeling caves, delicious food and last but not least volcanic activity

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Bottled water, Prosecco, water, fruit, diving masks, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: pins and diving suit

Reviewed By 21jordiv

We had a very nice day doing a boat trip to Salina with Captain Giovanni. It’s not easy to choose an option in Lipary, as the offer is huge, but I don’t think we could have made a better decision. The boat is very nice and was comfortable for us (there were only two more couples at our party). He is a nice and easy going person who understood that we enjoyed jumping from the boat so much to swim on the crystal clear waters that he allowed many stops for swimming and snorkeling on amazing spots along the beautiful west coast of Lipary. He loves what he does and enjoys sharing his passion for his home island and the sea. It has been a pleasure to meet Captain Giovanni. I will definitely recommend his company to our friends.

8. Sunset Trekking on Stromboli - Ashàra Volcanological Guides

Piazza San Vincenzo, 98050 Stromboli ME, Italy Ashàra - Volcanological Guides in Sicily
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Your guided hiking adventure will start from our Info Point Ashàra located in Piazza San Vincenzo Departure scheduled about 2 hours before sunset to admire the spectacular beauty along the side of the Sciara del Fuoco. After a short briefing, the excursion will begin which will lead us up to the maximum altitude of 400m During the first 2 hours of trekking we will make 2 or 3 intermediate breaks to enjoy the view and immortalize the natural beauty of this wonderful landscape. On our way we will meet and visit the old island cemetery and cross the typical Mediterranean scrub. Once we reach the Sciara del Fuoco, we will stop to admire a magnificent sunset over the Aeolian archipelago and the spectacular “Strombolian” activity typical of the volcano. We will then return to the starting point through the typical Strombolian reeds and the old mule track.

Inclusions: High-necked hiking shoes, Trekking poles, Headlamp, Helmet

Exclusions: Backpack (10-20 lt), Windbreaker, at least 1.5L, snack and packed dinner

Reviewed By 857carinev

We loved our excursion, it was even better than expected. Our guide Pepe was very knowledgeable and kind. Before booking we were considering going up by ourselves and stop at 2900 meter but are SO GLAD we did this tour. I honestly feel it’s a completely different experience being able to go up to 3300 meters. We could hear the volcano growling and the lava spouting up but didn’t feel unsafe at any point - Pepe was great. I would say the hike was slightly more intens than expected with steep declines but as long as you’re reasonably fit it shouldn’t be an issue - it only made it more fun for us. Highly recommend!!!

9. Vulcano And Lipari Aeolian Islands Daily Cruise

Discover Messina Sicily, Via I Settembre, 110, 98122 Messina ME, Italy Discover Messina Sicily
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In the northern side of Sicily, seven wonderful islands are located in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea like seven sisters as the local people call them. In this experience, we will visit two of them – the largest – Lipari and the famous Vulcano. Both are unique for their location, natural beauty, history and views. Together with our guide, you will discover the most important attractions and highlights of these two sites. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to taste different typical sweets such as cannoli, granita and other pastries or you can choose to have lunch trying our local dishes.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Professional Guide Tour, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and Drink, Gratuities, Entrance ticket to the monastery in Lipari

Reviewed By FelicityH222

We started with the boat tour in the morning. Seeing Sicily from the water was beautiful and an amazing experience. I love swimming in the crystal clear water - it definitely helped with my fear of “what’s swimming under me??” Taormina is beautiful and the knowledge and warmth our tour guide Chiara made the experience exponentially more amazing

10. LIPARI AND VULCANO ISLAND 1 day tour from Milazzo - SICILY

Via Cavour, 34, 98057 Milazzo ME, Italy TOUR ISOLE EOLIE - MEDITERRANEA CROCIERE
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Boarding from Milazzo for the cruise and navigation to the island of Vulcano, one hour of navigation to admire the island of wellbeing. Two and a half hours of free time to discover the beauties of the island, recommended activities during free time: - therapeutic bath in the thermal waters and sulphurous muds of Baia Levante (check availability) and a walk on the black volcanic sand beach. - For the more sporty do not miss the climb to the crater of the volcano. navigation to Lipari, here you will have about 2:30 hours of free time to spend in the picturesque streets of the historic center, or to visit the ancient castle of Lipari. For the indefatigable lovers of the sea, it is possible to reach the white beaches by taxi or shuttle for an unforgettable swim in the crystal clear waters. a passage is planned between the Faraglioni of Lipari and the western part of Vulcano. ATTENTION: APRIL-MAY-JUNE THE TOUR COULD BE REVERSED. FIRST STOP LIPARI THEN VOLCANO.

Inclusions: Restroom on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Aeolian Islands landing fee

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Reviewed By djstevenson

Based on recent reviews we booked this trip VERY trepidatiously – it was the only departure that was convenient for us and we braced ourselves for a really hectic experience. In the event, the boat was about two thirds empty and there was no scrum to get on or off. We saw other boats offering similar departures that were really busy so I think it's just the luck of the draw in terms of how busy your boat is. The boat left and arrived on time from each of its departure points and the commentary was really useful as well as being crystal clear in terms of when the next departure was. The islands are absolutely beautiful and sitting for around an hour watching Stromboli erupt was a unique experience, and €50 per adult (our four year old travelled free) is really good value. FWIW, we were told that parking in Milazzo hasn't been policed for the last five years so you can park in any spot that isn't marked in yellow (handicapped spots). We parked in a two hour spot and returned to our car that evening with no problems. Also consider taking ginger tablets of some kind of seasickness medication as even waters that look calm can end up a little choppy. Sit on the boat's lower levels for a more comfortable ride!

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