Italy · Cruise & Sailing

Lipari & Vulcano Aeolian Islands Tour from Taormina

10 Hours Round trip from IT Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day excursion to Lipari and Vulcano from Taormina
  • 02 Free time in Lipari to explore, visit the beach, or see the archaeological zone
  • 03 Circumnavigation of Lipari with views of bays and steep cliffs
  • 04 Visit Vulcano, known for its mud baths and thermal waters
  • 05 Admire coastal landmarks including I Faraglioni and la Grotta del Cavallo
  • 06 Travel with a professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle

Discover two of the Aeolian Islands on this full-day excursion from Taormina, combining coastal scenery, island free time, and a relaxing boat journey. Travel to Milazzo, board for Lipari, and enjoy time to explore the old town centre, visit the archaeological area, or head to the beach before setting off to admire the island’s colourful bays and dramatic cliffs from the water.

The tour continues to Vulcano, where you will have free time for lunch and the chance to experience the island’s famous mud baths and thermal waters. In the afternoon, cruise past striking coastal sights including I Faraglioni, lo Scoglio delle Sirene, la Piscina di Venere, and la Grotta del Cavallo before returning to Milazzo and back to Taormina.

Around midday departure from the harbour of Lipari and circumnavigation of the island admiring enchanting bays and steep cliffs, with a large variety of colours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Taormina
Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Itinerary

Departure to Milazzo early in the morning, boarding and departure for Lipari. The first stop is at the port Marina Lunga. In Lipari you will have time at disposal to visit the archaeological zone (optional) or the old town centre, and/or go to the beach. Around midday departure from the harbour of Lipari and circumnavigation of the island admiring enchanting bays and steep cliffs, with a large variety of colours. 

Arrival at Vulcano and visit of the ancient Grotte dell'Allume, time at disposal for lunch (optional), to visit the mud baths and thermal waters for which the island is famous. In the afternoon departure for the course of Mito where you can admire "I Faraglioni", "lo Scoglio delle Sirene", "la Piscina di Venere" and " la Grotta del Cavallo". Arrival at the port of Milazzo and return to Taormina around 7.30. pm

PICK UP TIMES - TAORMINA AREA

  • 06.25 Hotel Caesar Palace ( outside the main gate) 
  • 06.30 Recanati bus terminal ( Via Dionisio , 12 ) 
  • 06.33 Hotel Orpheus ( Giardini Naxos)  
  • 06.35 Hotel Sporting Baia ( Giardini Naxos ) 
  • 06:39 Q8 Petrol Station ( Lungomare tysandros) 
  • 06.43 Hotel Corallo ( SS114 National road Giardini Naxos) 
  • 06.55 Taormina (Bus Terminal)  
  • 06.58 Byzantine Tombs  
  • 07.07 Hotel Capotaormina ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 07.08 Hotel La Plage Resort ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 07.10 Cable car ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 07.13 Hotel Bay Palace ( SS114 National road Mazzarò) 
  • 07.16 Hotel Caparena ( SS114 National road Mazzeo) 
  • 07.20 Hotel Antares ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 07.23 Gallodoro – after the tunnel ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 07.25 Hotel Delle Palme ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 07.27 Train Level crossing ( SS114 National road Letojanni) 
  • 07.29 Marble Shop ( SS114 Letojanni) 
  • 07.35 Hotel Capo dei Greci  
  • 07.35 Hotel Baia Taormina  
  • 07.45 Kiosk Bar Eli Hotel (S. Alessio Siculo)  

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from IT 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Eco-tax
Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
IT
Tour start
IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in IT.

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