4 Days Tour of Aeolian Islands
My husband and I had already been to Sicily before, so this time we decided to be adventurous and expand our tour beyond the main island and visit the Aeolian islands for the first time. We spent the first few days on our own in Taormina because we fell in love with it on our first visit, and then we headed to Milazzo port where our island adventures with Sicily Activities began.
Thanks to the recommendation from Alex, we decided to have our overnight stays on Lipari island at the beautiful Tenuta di Castellaro.
It was so nice to have our guide, Rosario, with us each day because he kept us intrigued with stories of the history of the island and showed us the most incredible places. Our car and boat transfers were perfectly managed throughout the whole trip, which left us more time to truly enjoy wonderful Sicily.
Day 1
Lipari, Wine tour at Tenuta di Castellaro and e-bike ride around the island
We started our first day at our hotel in Taormina where we were picked up on-time by our guide and driver, Rosario. He’s a local and it was great to hear his stories about his home island. It was an easy and beautiful drive to the Milazzo Port where we boarded the hydrofoil and headed to Lipari island. Once we arrived, we had a private transfer to Tenuta di Castellaro – our accommodation for a few nights.
Day 2
Trekking on Volcano island, mud baths and dinner at Il Cappero (Michelin restaurant)
After a restful night’s sleep and breakfast at Tenuta di Castellaro, Rosario picked us up again and we headed to the port to take a hydrofoil to Vulcano island.
We had an epic morning on Vulcano island thanks to Rosario! He seems to know everything about volcanoes and really kept us captivated the whole time. While ascending the Gran Cratere (which wasn’t very difficult), we could really feel the mountain breathe as we moved up the crater thanks to the fumarole (the name of the hole that creates the thick fog of steam and gas). Around this area is where the soil takes on a yellow and ochre color, and from this elevation you can look down at the funnel-shaped crater.
Day 3
Day trip to Panarea
and Stromboli
Our third day turned out perfect for a full-day excursion to the islands of Panarea and Stromboli. We started our visit on Panarea from the beautiful bay of Calajunco, above which lies the prehistoric village of Cape Milazzese, and stopped at the nearby Cove of Zimmari for a refreshing, but quick, swim in the sparkling blue (sometime a little green) water tucked in between the rocky cliffs.
After a scenic ride between the Isolotti (tiny islands) and a visit to the Cave of Lovers, we reached the harbor where we stopped for a tasty, light lunch. Once we had replenished with delicious food, we took a stroll through the elegant streets of Cape Milazzese. This island is so breathtaking! We are so glad we decided on an island-hopping trip for this visit to Sicily.
Day 4
Tour of Lipari, Trip to Salina and Lunch in Tenuta Capofaro
For our last full day with Sicily Activities we stayed on the island of Lipari. Our objective was to discover as much as possible! After we left Tenuta di Castellaro, we visited the 15th century Castle of Lipari. This area has been inhabited since the Neolithic era (4000 B.C.) and has 6000 years of interesting history! We were looking forward to more incredible views, so we went to Monte Rosa where the observation deck offers unparalleled views over the sea. Once we took all the photos we could think of, we headed down to Canneto to walk through the town and enjoy the beach.
