In Italy Calabria Tours - Luxury Aeolian Islands Cruise Itinerary

itinerary

Your 8 day Mediterranean cruise is full board and embarks and disembarks in the Marina Port of Tropea in west Calabria. The sail adventure begins every Saturday.

Day 1

Board the yacht in Tropea at 5pm.
Cocktail and welcome dinner offered by the captain at sea within sight of the illuminated cliffs of Tropea.
After dinner a visit to the historical center of the 'Capital of Calabria' with night spent in port.

Day 2

Departure for the island of Stromboli. (navigation by motor approximately 4 hour journey)
Following a swim and snorkel around the small inlet of Strombolicchio, enjoy lunch near the village of San Vicenzo.
Afternoon shopping and discovery of life in the village.
Possible night excursion to the volcano of Stromboli on request.
Dinner on board.

Day 3

Breakfast at 8am and departure for the island of Salina. Arrival after three hours of sailing.
Swimming and snorkelling at the famous beach of Pollara, made famous by the film 'The Postman' with Massimo Troisi.
Lunch followed by afternoon visit of the island.
Tasting of the best iced drinks in the Aeolian islands in the hamlet of Lingua.
Dinner and evening at own leisure.

Day 4

Breakfast at 8am and departure for the island of Filicudi. Arrival after two hours of sailing.
A swim and snorkel around the beach and sea of Pecorini.
Lunch is followed by more diving into the Mediterranean Sea or sunbathing on board near 'The Canna'.
Visit to the Blue Grotto.
Dinner on board.

Day 5

Breakfast at 8am and departure for the capital and Lipari, the main island of the archipelago. The boat will moor at the famous 'pumice' beach.
Lunch followed by leisurely sail with breaks for diving and swimming
Arrive in early evening Marina Corta in Sottomonastero, a now fashionable fishing village.
Evening free.

Day 6

Breakfast at 8am and departure for the island of Vulcano.
Once arrived a swim in the warm waters followed by a sail to the Horse Grotto and lunch.
Afternoon spent bathing and swimming at leisure.
Evening departure for the island of Panarea.
Dinner on board followed by night out in a lively club.

Day 7

Breakfast on board off the coast of Panarea followed by bathing and swimming in Cala Milazzese.
Visit to the prehistoric village of Cala Junico.
Lunch.
Weigh anchor and departure home to Marina Port of Tropea at 3pm.
Final dinner on board in the port of Tropea.

Day 8

Breakfast and disembark before 9pm

Additional Tour Details:

Each cabin is furnished with 2 life jackets, a 220 volt socket for 2 available hairdryers, 1 bed sheet, 1 woollen blanket and 1 hand torch.

Itinerary may be modified based on weather conditions.

Breakfast on board takes place from 07.30 to 10.00 and a light lunch from 13.00 to 14.00.

Optional menus can be requested from the cook for dinner at 20.30.

Transfer to and from the port of Tropea can be arranged at an extra cost.

The day of your arrival, Mario your captain will take you to purchase wine and any other supplies that you will need during your journey.

The luxury cruise to the Aeolian Islands in Sicily does follow maritime laws and please note the following rules on board on our terms and conditions document.

2009 Price:

(Based on 10 people on board for a week.)

The price includes: :

Breakfast , lunch and dinner for the duration of tour except where specified and all mineral water consumed (wine and alcohol can be purchased in Tropea before departure).
Daily rental of the boat for 4 hours of navigation.
3 crew on board. Includes the captain, cook and deckhand.
Full insurance for accidents on board, falling overboard and transport.
Snorkel, mask and fins for all aboard.
Colour television, CD player, video recorder, DVD, mobile phone charger.
Outboard motor boat for excursions to land.
Fishing equipment.
Centralised air conditioning (used when moored in port only).

The price does not include: :