Trip description / Route Italy, Malta & CorsicaItaly, Malta & Corsica

NLW-WSI-08  Italy: Sicily and Aeolian Islands Walking Tour

QUESTIONS? CALL US!  877-356-7376, 484-595-0480, or email us at info@djoserusa.com. After arriving in Catania we drive by bus to the port of Milazzo to cross over to the Aeolian island of Lipari. We climb the Plank and take a hike on the ... Read more >
QUESTIONS? CALL US!  877-356-7376, 484-595-0480, or email us at info@djoserusa.com. After arriving in Catania we drive by bus to the port of Milazzo to cross over to the Aeolian island of Lipari. We climb the Plank and take a hike on the island of Lipari. The boat takes us on a climb to Stromboli. Under supervision, we will get a view of the glowing lava from the. Back in Sicily, we take a walk to Rocca Novara at 1340 meters and take two walks with a local guide on Mount Etna.

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TYPE OF TOUR:  Walking Tour
PARTICIPANTS: International group (most from Holland with 1 to 5 North Americans)
GROUP SIZE: Min: 8 Max: 16
HIGHLIGHTS:  Aeolian Island of Vulcano, walk to volanco crater rim, Mount Etna, azure sea, Archaeological Museum, Stomboli, Calajunco settlement reamins, Stromboli Volcano, lava fields, caves, see an active volacano, climb Rocca Novara, wildflowers, port Marina Corta,
ACCOMMODATED NIGHTS:  Vulcano ((3), Stromboli (1), Zafferana Etnea (3)
MONTHS AVAILABLE:  May, Sep
CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate-Advanced
GUIDE:  Dutch tour leader, local mountain guides
LODGINGS:  We stay in comfortable, tourist class hotels with private shower and toilet. All breakfasts are included as is the dinner in our hotel in Zafferana Etnea, located on the east side of Mount Etna. The hotel is located in the Vulcano Porto di Levante.

LAND COST (based on total in your party)
Prices are listed in U.S. dollars. Prices are subject to change based on fluctuations of the exchange rate.

NLW-WSI-8
Adult (18 and over)
Youth (12 to 17)
Child (under 12)

1 to 2 in your party
Minors must be accompanied by adult.
Adult   $  2220
Youth  $  2109
Child   $  1998

3 to 5 in your party
Adult   $  2109
Youth  $  2003
Child   $  1898

Single Accommodation $  200

SINGLES: Unless you request single accommodations, singles will be matched with a same-sex roommate. If we cannot match you, there is not additional charge for the single.

INCLUSIVES:  The cost of a guide assisted land package includes tour leader from Holland (as a logistics coordinator, not a lecturer), local moutain guides at Stromboli and Etna. city-to-city transport, hotel stays with breakfast (in Zafferana Etnea, all meals included). Airport transfers at beginning and end of land program.  
EXCLUSIVES:  International flights, other meals, optional excursions, entrance fees not specifically named, visa or exit taxes (when applicable) gratuities, personal expenses, etc. Estimated Out-of-Pocket Weekly: $ 270

PRIVATE TOURS/CUSTOM DATE:  If you have a party of 8 or more, you can book almost any of Djoser’s group programs on a private basis. In this case we would use  a local guide(s). Lodging upgrades or smaller group size (when possible) would incur additional costs.

LAND PROGRAM DETAILS
Land Program Begins:   Catania
Land Program Ends:     Catania

The land program begins depending on the flight arrival time of the Dutch participants who fly together from Amsterdam. The group will typically meet about 2 to 3 hours after their arrival, at the hotel. If they have a late evening arrival, the program will begin early the next morning. Please note their scheduled flight times below to estimate your own flight times.

DUTCH TRAVELERS SCHEDULED ARRIVAL / DEPARTURES (Subject to change)
Their scheduled arrival: DAY  1  3:05 PM
Scheduled departure:  FINAL DAY,    4:10 PM

Schedule your flight to arrive prior to the Dutch participants so as not to  miss the first meeting, activity or transfer. If you need additional hotel nights at the beginning or end of the program, please inquire.

If you need additional information, please call us at 877-356-7376, 484-595-0480, or email us at info@djoserusa.com

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Itinerary

  • Catania ferry to Vulcano
  • Vulcano; climb Gran Crater
  • Vulcano Lipari boat
  • Vulcano - ferry to Stromboli, volcano climbing
  • Stromboli - climbing Rocca Novara - Zafferana
  • Zafferana, Etnea Climb Etna Crater
  • Zafferana, Etnea, walk along the craters of Etna
  • Zafferana Etnea - Catania

Scheduled departures