Extreme Aeolian Islands - Filicudi and Alicudi (Sicilia)

From September 05 to 08, 2019
The Aeolian Islands are ancient creatures: located in the lower Tyrrhenian Sea, about 40 kilometers from the Sicilian coast, they emerged from the sea during the Pleistocene and have evolved over time, diversifying their physical form. This evolution is still ongoing—one only needs to observe the Strombolian activity or dive into the waters to realize that the life beneath the surface is in constant ferment. But the Aeolian Islands are also about "Malvasie"; recognized as the best amber wines in all of Italy for their harmonic fullness, fragrance, and liqueur-like body. Our trip to the sister islands of Alicudi and Filicudi is chosen for their still-wild setting and landscape richness. Filicudi reveals itself in all its wild and almost inhospitable aspect: standing out against the sea, halfway between Alicudi and Salina. Here, you can enjoy strolling through the inhabited center, even reaching Capo Graziano, an interesting prehistoric site from the Bronze Age. On the solitary Alicudi, a few hundred people live; the slowed-down rhythm of life leads to mental serenity. The highest point of Alicudi, the Filo dell'Arpa, is easily reached with a long walk; once at the top, an enchanting panorama rewards you for all your efforts.

Trip Fee: € 255.00. The price includes: guide service, Europe Assistance insurance, hotel accommodation in double and triple rooms, dinners and breakfasts from the evening of the first day until the morning of the last.
Costs do not include: packed lunches for all days, car travel expenses to reach the meeting point, round-trip hydrofoil cost from Milazzo to the islands, and extra expenses not specified.
Deposit: € 80.00 at the time of booking. Upon confirmation of your participation in the trip, we kindly ask you via email for your details for insurance purposes: first name, last name, place and date of birth, place of residence, and tax code (codice fiscale).
Balance: € 175.00 - One week before departure.
Payment Method: “ANTICHI SENTIERI soc. coop. Banca INTESA SAN PAOLO – Agenzia di Siderno (RC) BIC: BCITITMM – IBAN: IT59A0306981598100000002647 – Please enter as REASON – Eolie Estreme, Filicudi e Alicudi and your surname.
Meeting point: Thursday, September 05, appointment at 13:00 at the Port of Milazzo in front of the Liberty Lines hydrofoil boarding area. For those arriving by car, we recommend parking in one of the paid parking lots.
End of trip: Sunday, September 08, 19:05, Port of Milazzo.
Travel style: stationary with a light backpack.
Difficulty: medium.
Daily walking hours: 5/6.
Nights: hotel accommodation.
Meals: dinners and breakfasts in restaurants.
Highlights: history, nature, sea, local food and wine.
Required equipment: trekking clothing, small backpack, hiking boots, fleece, waterproof jacket, water bottle, swimsuit, and personal toiletries.
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Booking by: August 25, 2019, naturally provided there are still spots available.
Notes: the trip may be subject to changes due to unpredictable natural events (weather and sea conditions). In such cases, the days may be swapped.
Guide: Salvatore Marletta: contact 3334987946
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Technical Organization Antichi Sentieri Tour Operator
VAT No. 03459190876
Via Marconi snc – 89044 Locri (RC)