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Aeolian Adventure! (SELF-GUIDED TRIP)

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Aeolian Adventure! (SELF-GUIDED TRIP)

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AEOLIAN ADVENTURE!!
SHORTENED ITINERARY for those that want to explore the Aeolian Islands in Sicily but are short on time.

  • Price does not include airfare or incidentals (such as train tickets or meals - except for breakfast at the hotels).
  • A brochure with links to the hotels and further details will be emailed to interested parties.
  • This is NOT a guided adventure - I will make all arrangements but you will be in charge. This also means you get to pick the dates of travel.
  • RSVP to learn more.

PRICE: $1000 per person

ITINERARY
Day 1: (arrival in Catania, Sicily - leave the night before on overnight flight)
● Overnight in Milazzo
● Sunset exploration of the Venus Pool at the Cape of Milazzo
● Cape of Milazzo and the Pool of Venus in Sicily (italythisway.com)

Day 2: Arrival in Stromboli
● Hydrofoil from Milazzo to Stromboli in morning (approx. 2 1/2 hrs)
● Activity options to view active Stromboli volcano:
● Sunset boat tour - Sciara del Fuoco by sea
● Sunset hike to view volcano

Day 3: Travel to Salina
● Hydrofoil to Vulcano to explore this island and get a gite to eat
● Short hike to Vulcano crater
● Lots of shops and restaurants
● Hydrofoil to Salina

Day 4: Exploring Salina
● Hike over summit of Fosse Delle Felci (or out and back hike)
● Other options are to take bus to Lehi to explore town where Il Postino was filmed, or to explore Salina town (lots of shops and restaurants) or enjoy some beach time!

Day 5: Arrival in Taormina
● Hydrofoil to Milazzo, train to Taormina
● Tour the Greek theater
● Walking tour - Taste of Taormina

Day 8: Fly home :-(
● Train to CTA

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Price includes Breakfast at all hotels.
Expect to get COVID tested prior to return to the United States

FLIGHT OPTIONS (searched on Kayak.com) - all prices and schedules are subject to change!! This is for informational purposes only.

From PHL:
● $1294 American Airlines Basic Economy (no checked baggage - will be slightly
more to upgrade to Standard Economy for $1444) Depart Aug 31st 6:45 pm
○ AA 718 arrives in FCO (Rome) Sept 1st 9:10 am
○ AA 719: Leaves FCO Sept 12th 11:05 am arrives in PHL 2:28 pm
● $109 ITA Airways
○ To Catania(CTA):
■ AZ 1711 leaves FCO 11:25 am arrives in CTA 12:40 pm
■ AZ 1745 leaves FCO 1:20 pm arrives in CTA 2:40 pm
■ AZ 1709 leaves FCO 2:15 pm arrives in CTA 3:30 pm
○ Return flight (to FCO):
■ AZ 1722 leaves CTA 6:00 am arrives in FCO 7:25 am
■ AZ 1736 leaves CTA 7:00 am arrives in FCO 8:25 am

From EWR:
● $828 Swiss Air Basic Economy Depart Aug 31st 5:25 pm
○ Swiss 3029 arrives in FCO (Rome) Sept 1st 7:45 am
○ Return flights: Swiss 1737 arrives in ZRH (Zurich) Sept 12th 04:40 pm
with 40 minute layover. Swiss 18 arrives in EWR (Newark) 8:10 pm
● $101 ITA Airways
○ To Catania(CTA):
■ AZ 1731 leaves FCO 9:40 am arrives in CTA 10:55 am
■ AZ 1711 leaves FCO 11:25 am arrives in CTA 12:40 pm
■ AZ 1745 leaves FCO 1:20 pm arrives in CTA 2:40 pm
■ AZ 1709 leaves FCO 2:15 pm arrives in CTA 3:30 pm
○ Return flight (to FCO):
■ AZ 1710 leaves CTA 10:15 am arrives in FCO 11:40 am
■ AZ 1724 leaves CTA 11:40 am arrives in FCO 1:10 pm

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