Sicily & the Aeolian Archipelago

Day 1: Arrival in Milazzo
Day 2: Milazzo, 9 mi. (15 km of cycling) 
Day 3: Vulcano, 12 mi. (20 km of cycling) 
Day 4: Panarea - Stromboli (3.5 hours of walking)
Day 5: Stromboli – Panarea (2.5 hours of walking) – Salina 
Day 6: Salina - Lipari, 12 mi. (20 km of cycling) 
Day 7: Lipari, 16 mi. (25 km of cycling) 
Day 8: Milazzo

The captain and the guide reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind, sea, and weather conditions or organizational requirements before and/or during your holiday. This is not a sailing trip. 

Day 1: Arrival in Milazzo
The closest airport to your tour start in Milazzo is the Catania Airport from which there is a collective transfer at 3:30 pm to the Milazzo harbor. Plan your airfare accordingly and please note that transfers are only available on embarkation and disembarkation days. Embarkation on the Sundial will start at 6 pm at the Marina di Nettuno in Milazzo.  Following a complimentary beverage, dinner will follow and presentation of the program. Night in the port of Milazzo. 

Day 2: Milazzo, 9 mi. (15 km of cycling)
By bike, you head to  Capo Milazzo (Milazzo Cape), the thin peninsula on the northeastern part of the island which extends into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Here there will be the possibility of bathing in the wonderful “Venus Pool”, a protected natural sea pool at the very end of the cape. Upon your return to Milazzo, you can visit the castle and its ancient hamlet.  Dinner onboard and overnight in the port of Milazzo 

Elevation gain: 100 m

Day 3: Vulcano, 12 mi. (20 km of cycling)
While you enjoy your morning meal, the boat will begin navigation towards the island of Vulcano, the “Sulphur Island”. By bike, you can explore the hinterland of the island towards Piano Grillo, the ideal place to admire an amazing panorama. The afternoon provides plenty of free time. The following are suggested activities to discover the volcanic activity of the island: walk up to the crater of the volcano (400 m.), experience a mud bath in the sulfur beach of the island, or swim among underwater fumaroles. Dinner on board and overnight in port in Vulcano. 

Elevation gain: 400 m

Day 4: Panarea and Stromboli, (3h30 hrs of walking)
As the ship navigates towards Panarea, you first will stop for a swim close to the little islands of Lisca Bianca, Bottara, and Dattilo. The volcanic activity is still clearly visible and vapors rise up through the cracks between the rocks. Once you've arrived in Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, you stop for a lunch break at anchor in a nice bay. Navigation towards Stromboli with a superb view on the Sciara del Fuoco. In the late afternoon, you can take a walking tour (about 400 m) above sea level to admire the volcanic explosions at dusk. Dinner tonight is a picnic that offers nice panoramic views. Return on board, overnight in roadstead in Stromboli. 

Elevation gain: 400 m

Day 5: Stromboli – Panarea (2h30 hrs of walking) – Salina 
After breakfast you will navigate back towards Panarea, stopping to drop anchor in the bay of Porto San Pietro, where you can enjoy a nice walk through the little village of Panarea, Drautto beach, and its prehistoric village. You will have your picnic lunch at Cala Junco and then board your vessel once again, sailing  towards the island of Salina. Here you will visit a local shop and taste several local products. Dinner is on your own this evening and overnight in the harbor of Salina.

Elevation gain: 0 m

Day 6: Salina - Lipari, 12 mi. (20 km of cycling)
You will start cycling directly in Salina from Santa Marina, on the east coast, reaching Pollara, a panoramic point on the west coast. Here you can visit the lake of Lingua and Pollara, with the possibility to taste a very good “granita”. Back on board, the Caique Sundial will navigate up to Lipari, where you can meander through the charming village. Overnight in the harbor of Lipari.

Elevation gain: 300 m

Day 7: Lipari, 16 mi. (25 km of cycling)
You start your day with a fantastic coast to coast ride by bike. Starting in the village of Lipari, you pass through the beautiful village and beach of Canneto. Arriving at the pumice quarries and the nice beach of Acquacalda, a refreshing swim will be welcomed. After a picnic lunch at the panoramic point of Quattrocchi, you pedal back to the historical center with many shops and restaurants to visit. After your return on board the boat navigates to Milazzo. Dinner is on your own this evening.

Elevation gain: 600 m

Day 8: Departure
Disembarkation at 9am after breakfast. You will be offered a collective group transfer to Catania Airport with arrival at approximately 12 pm.

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• Gel saddle
• 24-speed (Shimano Deore)
• Front suspension
• Flat pedal
• Disc brakes
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• Puncture-proof tires

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• Flat pedals
• Promaxl V-brakes
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  • Size: one size (55 - 61)
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  • Weight: 260 g
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