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Italy |
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Fly |
| Price range | From £799 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 7 nights |
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Aeolian Islands
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You'll love this tour if you like: Island hopping, Active volcanoes - Stromboli can be spectacular, Atmospheric, family-run hotel with wonderful sea views from the terrace restaurant, Charming old-fashioned atmosphere and Lovely Mediterranean climate
The seven Aeolian islands off the north coast of Sicily comprise an area of 1,216km squared and make up one of the most traditional regions of Italy, with a pace and way of life little altered for centuries. Unsurprisingly it was chosen as the location of the charming film Il Postino. The Aeolian archipelago is of important volcanic origin having fascinated volcanologists and tourists alike for years. The island of Stromboli contains one of the most active volcanoes in the world and presents an almost-daily spectacular show of lava cascading down into the sea. The archipelago's importance is evident from the life that has existed on the island since the Neolithic age, while approximately 900 plant species have been recorded on the islands, including four endemic species. The largest island of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is Lipari, and this is where you will be based.
You will stay at the Rocce Azzurre Hotel, which commands a panoramic position and a sea-view terrace restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, and is walking distance from the town centre and main harbour. The hotel boasts free Wi-Fi and a private sun deck that practically floats on the sea, plus there is also a public beach next to the hotel. Your days are free to either explore independently or join one of the reasonably priced local tours, which our representative can arrange for you. This is a fasinating, unique region of Italy, just waiting to be discovered.
The seven Aeolian islands off the north coast of Sicily comprise an area of 1,216km squared and make up one of the most traditional regions of Italy, with a pace and way of life little altered for centuries. Unsurprisingly it was chosen as the location of the charming film Il Postino. The Aeolian archipelago is of important volcanic origin having fascinated volcanologists and tourists alike for years. The island of Stromboli contains one of the most active volcanoes in the world and presents an almost-daily spectacular show of lava cascading down into the sea. The archipelago's importance is evident from the life that has existed on the island since the Neolithic age, while approximately 900 plant species have been recorded on the islands, including four endemic species. The largest island of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is Lipari, and this is where you will be based.
You will stay at the Rocce Azzurre Hotel, which commands a panoramic position and a sea-view terrace restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, and is walking distance from the town centre and main harbour. The hotel boasts free Wi-Fi and a private sun deck that practically floats on the sea, plus there is also a public beach next to the hotel. Your days are free to either explore independently or join one of the reasonably priced local tours, which our representative can arrange for you. This is a fasinating, unique region of Italy, just waiting to be discovered.
Included
- Return scheduled flights with Alitalia from London Heathrow to Catania via Milan including all applicable taxes. The return journey on the June departure will fly from Catania via Rome Fiumicino to London Heathrow.
- 7 nights’ accommodation on dinner (choice at each course), bed and breakfast basis at the 3-star Rocce Azzurre Hotel, based on shared occupancy of rear-facing twin/double room. Sea view/balcony rooms available at a supplement (see below)
- Transfers by coach and ferry/hydrofoil from Catania airport to hotel in Lipari
- Tour manager throughout stay in Sicily
Not included
- Holiday insurance
- Single room supplement
- Room supplements: Sea view no balcony £50 per person, Sea view & balcony £100 per person, Junior suite £175 per person (oversized room with sitting area, sea view, balcony and Jacuzzi bath)
- Optional tours. Tours vary according to length of boat transfer but typically cost between EUR15 and EUR30 paid locally
Day 1
Fly from London Heathrow to Catania via Milan. On arrival transfer under tour manager’s direction by coach to Milazzo and onwards by ferry/on foot to hotel on Lipari for check in for 7-night stay.
Days 2-7
Days free for personal exploration, travelling by local ferry or join one of our reasonably-priced optional tours of Lipari or to Vulcano, Stromboli, Panarea, Salina, Alicudi and Filicudi.
Day 8
Transfer by ferry/hydrofoil and coach to Catania for return flight to London Heathrow via Milan. Please note the June departure will fly from Catania via Rome Fiumicino to London Heathrow.
Please note: On arrival into Catania airport you are transferd by coach to Milazzo which takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes, followed by a ferry/hydofoil which will take about 1 hour to reach Lipari port. On arrival you will transfer on foot to the hotel (your bags will be transported by a small minivan).
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 30 passengers.
Fly from London Heathrow to Catania via Milan. On arrival transfer under tour manager’s direction by coach to Milazzo and onwards by ferry/on foot to hotel on Lipari for check in for 7-night stay.
Days 2-7
Days free for personal exploration, travelling by local ferry or join one of our reasonably-priced optional tours of Lipari or to Vulcano, Stromboli, Panarea, Salina, Alicudi and Filicudi.
Day 8
Transfer by ferry/hydrofoil and coach to Catania for return flight to London Heathrow via Milan. Please note the June departure will fly from Catania via Rome Fiumicino to London Heathrow.
Please note: On arrival into Catania airport you are transferd by coach to Milazzo which takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes, followed by a ferry/hydofoil which will take about 1 hour to reach Lipari port. On arrival you will transfer on foot to the hotel (your bags will be transported by a small minivan).
Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 30 passengers.
The Rocce Azzurre Hotel
The friendly, family-run 3-star Rocce Azzurre Hotel enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the sea yet only a few minutes pleasant walk from the charming old town of Lipari. The walk is about 400 metres up a slight hill and there is no other way to get from the port to the hotel (though baggage is taken in a minivan). This walk has to be undertaken to join all the excursions to other islands.Facilities at this typically Sicilian hotel include terrace and restaurant with spectacular sea views, attractive and charming public areas including bar and indoor dining area and sunbathing/swimming platform. Rooms are comfortable and spotlessly maintained with private shower, TV and telephone. Many have sea-view and/or balcony, bookable at a reasonable supplement
The friendly, family-run 3-star Rocce Azzurre Hotel enjoys a wonderful location overlooking the sea yet only a few minutes pleasant walk from the charming old town of Lipari. The walk is about 400 metres up a slight hill and there is no other way to get from the port to the hotel (though baggage is taken in a minivan). This walk has to be undertaken to join all the excursions to other islands.Facilities at this typically Sicilian hotel include terrace and restaurant with spectacular sea views, attractive and charming public areas including bar and indoor dining area and sunbathing/swimming platform. Rooms are comfortable and spotlessly maintained with private shower, TV and telephone. Many have sea-view and/or balcony, bookable at a reasonable supplement
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This was a most enjoyable holiday - thank you.
Sep 2011
Mrs A Miller
Mrs A Miller
t was all thoroughly enjoyable - the tour manager was excellent throughout and the hotel staff were all friendly and considerate.
Aug 2011
Mrs D Hanlon
Mrs D Hanlon
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