Travelling by motorway along the Tyrrhenian coast we will embark from either Milazzo or Capo d’Orlando on a private boat and head towards Vulcano and Lipari, where we will begin our journey of discovery of the Aeolian Archipelago. The Aeolian Islands are unique for their extraordinary rock formations, volcanoes and for their history. We will travel via boat or Ferry from island to island.
Lipari the main island in the archipelago has many hot springs and fumaroles, evidence of its volcanic origin. The tour will also feature a guided tour of the Museo Eoliano which houses one of the most important collections of works from ancient Western civilizations including manuscripts, ceramics, paintings, sarcophagi, Greek masks of tragedy and comedy, and painted vases decorated with mythological and divine figures.
Vulcano, according to ancient mythology is the workplace of the god of ‘fire and blacksmiths’ Hephaestus. Vulcano consists of three old craters. The first between Monte Aria and Monte Saraceno has been extinct for centuries. The Gran Crater is still active although the last eruption occurred in 1890. The middle crater is now a natural reserve and you can walk to the top of this crater in less than an hour. Vulcanello the third crater is a promontory created about 2,000 years ago. There are bathing and mud baths available at the spas near Porto di Levante the landing place for the island near the Faro Nuovo (the new lighthouse). Lunch will be on Lipari in a typical local restaurant featuring local produce.
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