8 Day Guided Boat and Bike Tour in Sicily and Aeolian Islands

Be enchanted by this spectacular cruise among the extraordinary Aeolian islands. On board a charming caique – a traditional fishing boat – you’ll discover these volcanic islands, today part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Starting from Milazzo on the north-east coast of Sicily, your first stop will be the island of Vulcano. The journey continues to Panarea, with its large rocky ridges. In the background you’ll admire the continuous explosive activity of the Stromboli volcano. We then head to Salina, where you can’t miss tasting a typical Sicilian granita! Finally, enjoy a tour around the charming island of Lipari.

Get ready to experience a truly active journey combining exploration with relaxation. On our cycling and walking tours, you’ll enjoy the wonders of the Aeolian Islands, also known as the “pearls of Sicily.”

Highlights: 

• The heart of the Mediterranean Sea
• Visit 5 Aeolian Islands
• Explore UNESCO World Heritage landscapes
• Boat with max. 12 passengers

Tour Character: Level 2

Quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain. You can also choose to cycle the cycling tours individually with the help of the Ride with GPS app and our cycling map (available on board).

Your Accomodation:

In between cycling and walking excursions, you’ll cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You’ll dine, sleep and eat breakfast on board. You’ll receive a packed lunch every day to take along the way. It’s also possible to spend a day on board if you like. There are rental bikes on board. The caique gathers 4 double cabins (approx. 8 m2) and 2 smaller double cabins (approx. 7 m2). All cabins are equipped with private facilities with hot and cold water and shower, a small wardrobe and traditional portholes, which can be opened. Bed size is 1,95 x 1,20 m.

The whole caique is furbished with air conditioning and comfortable inner spaces such as the spacious dinette. The guests can also relax on comfortable beach mattresses on the large solarium deck, enjoying the sound of the sea. The stern deck has a wide and elegant lounge. There is free wi-fi in the common areas (when docked in a harbor). The catering on board is an excellent combination of fresh seafood and vegetables, pasta and meat all with the scent of the Mediterranean herbs.

Included in the Tour:

• 8 days/7 nights
• Collective bus transfer to and from Catania airport on arrival (at 3.30 pm) and departure day (at 9 am, arrival at airport around 12-noon). Please let us know in advance if you want to use this transfer, if so we need your flight details and mobile phone number
• 7 x breakfast
• Packed lunches
• 6 x dinner
• Coffee and tea on board
• Welcome drink
• 1/2 lt bottled water per person for lunch and water jars on the table at dinner)
• Airconditioning in the cabin
• Bed linen and towels (1 change of towels per week)
• Daily cleaning of the cabin
• Rental helmet
• Digital tour information
• English-speaking tour leader
• Fully-guided cycling and walking tours
• Use of a waterproof pannier bag
• Harbor charges
• Wifi (only in the harbors)

Not included: 

• Transfers to/from Catania Airport, Sicily
• 1 dinner
• Rental bicycle or E-Bike
• Entrance fees & excursions (museum, parks, monuments)
• Parking fees
• Other transfers
• Drinks on board
• Personal (travel) insurances
• Gratuities (at your discretion)

If you would like to rent a Bike (125 EUR) or E-Bike (235 EUR), please contacts [email protected] when booking

Notes:

• Optional Extension program 4d/3n: € 599 p.p. (bookable as from 2 persons)
  • Included: all city taxes; 24-hour local assistance; 3 nights in hotels with breakfast; rental bicycle; transfers with mini van as scheduled.
  • Excluded: all lunches and dinners; personal expenses; tips for tour leader and driver; rental E-Bike (supplement € 120 per E-Bike)
• Cycling route distances in the travel program are approximate.
• If you prefer not to cycle on a particular day, you’re welcome to stay and relax on board.
• The tour itinerary and route are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.
• A detailed cycling map and a GPS app are available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace. The tour guide is always available via cell phone in case of questions, breakdowns or emergencies.
• Departures Saturdays 

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