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Aeolian Islands Tour: Sicily 7 Day Itinerary

Places Visited

Messina, Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli

Sicily 7 day Itinerary (7 nights or customizable)

Private boat tours, guided crater hike, delightful cuisine, plenty of leisure

Perfect For

Culture, relaxation, nature, scenery, coast, beaches

Sicily 7 day Itinerary Includes: Messina (1 night), Lipari (3 nights), Panarea (2 nights), Catania (1 night)

This is a completely customisable sample itinerary, ask us  how.

• 7 nights in high-end accommodation
• Daily breakfasts of local delicacies
• Airport/port transfer and tour transfers
• Moped tour of Lipari island
• Boat tour to Vulcano island
• Boat tour to Salina island
• Guided hike to Stromboli crater
• Boat tour of other Aeolian Islands
• Catania food tasting tour

Explore the best of Sicily in just 7 days with our carefully crafted Sicily 7-day itinerary. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Sicily. This itinerary ensures that you experience Sicily's rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious cuisine.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: arrive in catania.

Sicily 7 Day Itinerary will start from Catania. Arrive at Catania airport, where a driver will be waiting to take you to Messina. En route, you might wish to stop for a bite and a stroll in Taormina or Syracuse, just let us know.

Embark on a picturesque journey from Catania to Messina, exploring some of Sicily’s most beautiful sights. We can cover stroll through the picturesque streets, explore the beautiful gardens. This tour from Catania to Messina offers a perfect blend of natural wonders, historic sites, and charming towns, ensuring a memorable Sicilian adventure in just 7 days.

Overnight: Messina

Day 2: Ferry to Lipari

Ferry from Milazzo to Lipari

Spend the morning in Messina, a historic town on the Ionian coast, before making your way to the port of Milazzo to commence your Aeolian island-hopping journey.

Milazzo: Embark on an unforgettable tour by taking the ferry from Milazzo to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. Before boarding the ferry, explore the town’s historic center and enjoy a coffee at a local café.

Ferry Ride: Take the ferry across to Lipari, the largest Aeolian island. The ferry ride from Milazzo to Lipari offers stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the surrounding Aeolian Islands. Relax on deck, breathe in the fresh sea air, and take in the panoramic vistas of crystal-clear waters. Check in and explore the town. Why not visit the whole island by moped, topping at Papesca and Porticello Beach.

Overnight: Lipari

Day 3: Hydrofoil to Vulcano

Visit Vulcano island

Catch the local hydrofoil to the island of Vulcano and spend the day there. You can climb to the crater summit, have a natural mud bath, or enjoy swimming in the warm volcanic sea water.

Day 4: Boat Tour of Salina

Explore Salina island

Discover amazing grottos and bays of Lipari and the nearby small island of Salina. Thanks to its springwater, Salina boasts the greenest vegetation and the best terraine for cultivating produce. With that said, let us treat you to a local lunch on board the boat surrounded by beautiful landscapes and sea.

Day 5: Snorkling in Panaea island

Stop in Panarea en route to Stromboli

Panarea is the smallest and most ancient of the seven inhabited Aeolian Islands. It is a vulcanic island like Stromboli and Vulcano, only it is extra perfect for diving lovers.

Visit the Spinazzola Rock, La Nave Rock, and the Lanishen shipwreck, an English merchant ship that sunk in the nineteenth century after hitting the rocks of Lisca Nera.

Overnight: Stromboli

Day 6: Guided hike of Stromboli

Guided hike to the Stromboli crater

An experience like no other, hike up to the crater of Stromboli. Famous for its frequent minor eruptions, it is the best way to get up close and personal with an active volcano with the backdrop of the Tyrrhenian Sea below. A local will guide you up and down and explain the fascinating geology behind this volcanic island.

Day 7: Back to to Catania

Finish in Catania

Sicily’s 7-day tour will end in Catania, the second-largest city in Sicily and Palermo’s rival, especially when it comes to food. Our driver will pick you up from the port to take you to your boutique accommodation before letting you spend the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring this wonderful city topped with an evening street food tour to end on a tasty note.

Overnight: Catania

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What is the best time of year to visit the Aeolian Islands?

The best time to go to visit the Aeolian Islands is undoubtedly spring. The temperature is mild and varies between 22 and 30 degrees. The sky is always a beautiful blue. Summers can get hot, reaching the high 30s, but the water temperature is perfect at that time.

Is it easy to get around in the Aeolian Islands?

Yes, most of the islands are small and can be traveled around in a matter of hours, some by foot. Even the biggest island, Lipari, is easy to get around in with the option to hire mo-peds to visit other parts.

Getting from island to island is also a breeze in the high season. Hydrofoils depart regularly and there are many boat tour options on offer for a higher price that are worthwhile.

How do you get to the Aoelian Islands?

There are several ports operating ferries to the Aeolian Islands. The main port is from Milazzo Sicily with some ferry options departing from Messina and fewer from Cefalu. Naples port also offers some connections as does Reggio Calabria on the mainland of Italy.

Is a 7-day Itinerary Enough to Explore Sicily Thoroughly?

While 7 days may not allow for an in-depth exploration of every corner, it’s ample time to experience the highlights of Sicily. Careful planning is essential to cover key destinations, cultural experiences, historical sites, and moments of relaxation.

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• 10 Hours Duration
• Transport: included

Visit Lipari and Vulcano islands of Sicily on a luxury private yacht

• Yacht Charter
• Boat tour to Lipari and Vulcano islands
• Stops for swimming
• Itinerary can becustomized
• Private yacht with skipper 
• Pick-up at your hotel (optional)
• Boats of different size and price available
• From Taormina, Catania or Messina

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This private boat tour of the Aeolian Islands of Sicily will allow you to explore Vulcano and Lipari together with your skipper traveling on a luxurious private motor yacht .

The yacht tour will start from Marina di Portorosa, on the Northern coast of Sicily, where you will meet your skipper and get onboard. If you wish we can arrange a private pick-up at your hotel in Taormina (you can add this service from the options menu in the reservation box in the upper right side of this page) or from other nearby locations.

During the navigation you will have the opportunity to enjoy views of the Sicilian coast and of the beautiful Aeolian Islands. The first stop of the day will be the island of Vulcano , the southernmost of the eight Aeolian Islands, a small volcanic island.  You will navigate around the island to see the volcano and admire the island’s landscape, you will have the opportunity to take a walk on the island on your own or stop along the coast for a refreshing swim. The tour will then continue in the direction of Lipari , the largest of the Aeolian islands, where you will have some free time to relax, swim and/or take a walk and enjoy a typical lunch. Our skipper will be happy to suggest a nice restaurant where you can taste the local specialties. If you wish, and time allows, you can customize the itinerary and navigate to the island of Salina (price may change). At the end of the tour your skipper will accompany you back to the port where our private driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel/apartment in Taormina, Catania or Messina.

This will be a private tour: you will not be part of a group, it will just be you and your party. The yacht and the private skipper will be entirely dedicated to you. The itinerary may be customized based on your wishes.  

The price that you see when selecting the number of people is for a nice 34-36 ft. model (about 12 mt., maximum 10 people). It is possible to upgrade to bigger and more luxurious yachts by selecting the various choices in the options menu (inside the reservation box, in the upper right side of this page). Check only one upgrade type in order to have the correct final price.

All boats are equipped with toilet, kitchen, indoor and outdoor shower, stereo system. Onboard you will find; towels, drinks and snorkeling gear.

The tour is subject to weather and sea conditions. A full refund will be given if the tour needs to be cancelled when the weather conditions cannot guarantee safety of navigation. 

Private yacht, captain, drinks, towels

Not included:

Lunch, roundtrip transfer from hotel (optional)

Italian, English

Meeting point:

At your hotel in Taormina (for other pick-up points please contact us)

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Don't forget swimsuit and sunscreen!

Hotel pick-up in Taormina

35 FT Yacht (included)

Upgrade to 70 FT Yacht

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The boat tour was terrific! We chose to upgrade to the larger model as we really wanted to have the flying bridge. The boat was very nice. The skipper was professional and corteous. It was a highlight of our trip to Sicily!

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Aeolian Islands Boating Experience

BluSalina offers private boat tours around the Aeolian Islands on an elegant Italian classic motorboat.

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Choose where to go and let the captain take care of everything while you relax and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this Mediterranean archipelago.

Early Morning

• Duration: 2 hours

Around Salina

• Duration: 3 hours

Sunset in Pollara

Stromboli by night

• Duration: 5 hours

7 islands in 4 days

• Duration: 3 full days and 1 half day

An island in a day / Two islands in a day

• Duration: full day

Afternoon and evening in Panarea

• Duration: 6 hours

Italy: Sicily + Aeolian Islands

The heart of the mediterranean sea.

• Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
• Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
• Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
• Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
• Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
• Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling

Be enchanted by this spectacular cruise among the extraordinary Aeolian islands. On board a charming caique – a traditional fishing boat – you’ll discover these volcanic islands, today part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Starting from Milazzo on the north-east coast of Sicily, your first stop will be the island of Vulcano. The journey continues to Panarea, with its large rocky ridges. In the background you’ll admire the continuous explosive activity of the Stromboli volcano. We then head to Salina, where you can’t miss tasting a typical Sicilian granita! […]

In the heart of the Mediterranean Sea

Visit 5 Aeolian Islands

Explore UNESCO World Heritage landscapes

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About this tour

Be enchanted by this spectacular cruise among the extraordinary Aeolian islands. On board a charming caique – a traditional fishing boat – you’ll discover these volcanic islands, today part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Starting from Milazzo on the north-east coast of Sicily, your first stop will be the island of Vulcano. The journey continues to Panarea, with its large rocky ridges. In the background you’ll admire the continuous explosive activity of the Stromboli volcano. We then head to Salina, where you can’t miss tasting a typical Sicilian granita! Finally, enjoy a tour around the charming island of Lipari.

Get ready to experience a truly active journey combining exploration with relaxation. On our cycling and walking tours, you’ll enjoy the wonders of the Aeolian Islands, also known as the “pearls of Sicily.”

The ship – Your sailing hotel In between cycling and walking excursions, you’ll cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. You’ll dine, sleep and eat breakfast on board. You’ll receive a packed lunch every day to take along the way. It’s also possible to spend a day on board if you like. There are 2024: rental bikes/2025: rental E-Bikes on board.

Fully Guided Accompanied by an experienced tour leader, you and the group will visit interesting places and sights during the daily cycling and walking tours. Along the way, you will hear all about what you encounter. You can also choose to cycle the cycling tours individually with the help of the Ride with GPS app and our BBT cycling map (available on board).

Prepare yourself for this tour with our Travel Prep-tips

Day to day program.

We wish to specify that this is not a sailing trip. The ship is a motor vessel, it has sails but the navigation is powered by engines.

All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. The tour details are barring changes, a.o. as a result of nautical, technical or meteorological reasons.

Day 1: Embarkation: Milazzo

2024: Individual arrival and meeting at 3.30 pm at Catania airport, where you’ll be transferred to Milazzo harbor. Embarkation is at 6 pm at the Marina di Nettuno in Milazzo. Get to know your crew and accommodation on board, and enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program. Overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.

2025: Individual arrival and transfer to Milazzo harbor. Embarkation is at 6 pm at the Marina di Nettuno in Milazzo. Get to know your crew and accommodation on board, and enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program. Overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.

Day 2: Milazzo  (Approx. 15 km/9.4 mi.)

Today you’ll cycle towards Capo Milazzo, where you’ll have the chance to bathe in the wonderful “Venus Pool”, a protected natural sea pool. Once back in Milazzo, you can visit the castle and its ancient hamlet. We’ll stay the night in the harbor of Milazzo.

Day 3: Milazzo – Vulcano Island | Vulcano, roundtrip (Approx. 20 km/12.7 mi.)

Today your caique Sundial will start navigating towards the island of Vulcano, the so-called “Sulphur Island,” where by bike you’ll explore the island’s hinterland around Piano Grillo, an ideal place to admire an amazing landscape. Then enjoy free time in the afternoon, with plenty of interesting suggestions: walk up to the crater of the volcano, take a mud bath at the island’s sulphur beach, or you can even swim among underwater fumaroles (volcanic vents). Overnight in the harbor of Vulcano.

Day 4: Vulcano – Panarea – Stromboli (3h30 walking)

After breakfast we head towards Panarea, stopping for a swim close to the little islands of Lisca Bianca, Bottara and Dattilo, where volcanic activity is still clearly visible. Once in Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, you’ll have lunch at anchor in a picturesque bay. Then the caique, Sundial, will navigate towards Stromboli, with a superb view over the Sciara del Fuoco, Stromboli’s famous talus scree, which sometimes still features lava flows. In the late afternoon, we’ll take a walking trip up to 400mt (1312 ft) above sea level to admire the volcanic activity at dusk. Then we’ll enjoy a picnic dinner at a scenic panoramic viewpoint. Please bring forehead lights with you as the return is by night. Tonight we’ll stay in a sheltered anchorage at Stromboli.

Day 5: Stromboli – Panarea (2h30 walking) | Panarea – Salina

After breakfast, we’ll navigate back towards Panarea. After dropping anchor in the bay of Porto San Pietro, we’ll enjoy a pleasant walk to visit the little village of Panarea, as well as Drautto Beach and its prehistoric village. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch at Cala Junco and then return back on board. Afterwards, we’ll head towards the island of Salina, where you can visit a local shop and sample local products. Overnight in the harbor of Salina.

Day 6: Salina (Approx. 20 km/12.7 mi.) | Salina – Lipari

Today, you’ll start cycling directly on the island of Salina. From Santa Marina on the east coast, you’ll ride to Pollara, a panoramic point on the west coast, where you’ll visit the lake of Lingua. In Pollara you can try a delicious, refreshing granita. Back on board, the Sundial will navigate to the island of Lipari, where you can stroll around its charming village. Overnight in the harbor of Lipari.

Day 7: Lipari (Approx. 25 km/16 mi.) | Lipari – Milazzo

After breakfast, you’ll experience a wonderful coast-to-coast bike ride. Starting from the hamlet of Lipari, you’ll pass by the beautiful village and beach of Canneto. Stop for your picnic lunch at the panoramic point at Quattrocchi and then return to Lipari’s historical center, rich in shops and restaurants. Back on board, Sundial will navigate to Milazzo. Enjoy your last dinner at one of Milazzo’s many restaurants and overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.

Day 8: Disembarkation: Milazzo

2024: Check-out at 9am after breakfast and collective transfer to Catania airport. Arrival in Catania airport will be around 12 midday.

2025:  End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9 a.m.

• Cycling route distances in the travel program are approximate.
• If you prefer not to cycle on a particular day, you’re welcome to stay and relax on board.
• The tour itinerary and route are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.
• Please bring forehead lights from home for your excursion on Stromboli. During the walk back, it is already dark.
• A detailed cycling map and a GPS app are available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace. The tour guide is always available via cell phone in case of questions, breakdowns or emergencies.

2024: Optional Extension program

Day 8: Milazzo Porto – Villafranca Tirrena | Villafranca Tirrena – Messina (40 km/25 mi)

End of tour by caique, and transfer by minivan from Milazzo Porto to Villafranca Tirrena.

Upon arrival in Villafranca, you’ll pick up your bike and start cycling with a digital “Roadbook” in the direction of Messina. Along the way, you’ll follow the entire northeast coast of Sicily, riding along the old state road 113. Passing through the Calamona pine forest and the small village of Spartà, you’ll reach Capo Peloro and the small village of Torre Faro. There, you can admire one of the most beautiful beaches in Messina, but also the Pilone, a huge tower 232 meters high (761 ft) towering over the town. It may not be beautiful, but the locals are fond of it and see it as one of the symbols of the town. It stands at the closest point between the Sicilian and Calabrian coasts (on the Strait of Messina). In the village of Torre Faro, you can cool off with a typical Messina granita, a sweet frozen desert.

Departing from Torre Faro in the direction of Messina, you’ll can stop to admire the two lakes of Ganzirri and Faro, a Protected Nature Reserve. Next, you’ll take the dedicated cycle path toward the city center, where, following our Roadbook, you’ll reach the market square and the cathedral, where you’ll see one of the largest astronomical clocks in the world. It’s not much further to your B&B and the end of your cycling day.

Dinner is not included, so you can try a local restaurant in Messina. Overnight stay at Emme B&B or similar.

Day 9: Messina – Giampilieri Marina | Giampilieri Marina – Taormina (35 km/22 mi)

Breakfast at the “Delia” bar affiliated with the B&B, end of breakfast transfer by minivan from Messina B&B Emme to Giampilieri Marina.

After delivery of the bikes, we’ll start our cycling route toward Taormina. We’ll follow the old state road 114, passing Capo Alì and continuing along the seafronts of the various old seaside villages of the Ionian Coast until we reach the Castle of Capo Sant’Alessio. We will then descend to Taormina and Mazzarò Beach, near the legendary Mount Etna.

Dinner is not included, but there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Taormina. Overnight stay at Hotel Baia Azzurra Taormina or similar.

Day 10: Taormina – Alcantara Gorge – Riposto | Riposto – Catania (43 km/27 mi)

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll depart by bicycle from Taormina to the Alcantara Gorges. Turning away from the coast, you’ll take state road 185 to Alcantara Gorge Natural Fluvial Park. There, in addition to a lunch stop, you can descend into the Gorge and, depending on the time of year, enjoy its small beach and take a swim in the Alcantara River.

On the way back, you’ll reach the seafront beach of Marina Cottone. From here you’ll move on to the town of Riposto, where we suggest a visit to the fish market.

After returning the bikes and a private transfer from Riposto to Catania, you can enjoy a free afternoon visiting Catania’s historic centre.

Dinner is not included, so try out the local specialties in Catania. Overnight stay at La Collegiata Hotel or similar.

Day 11: Catania

Breakfast at the hotel, marking the end of this optional extension. Transfer from your hotel in Catania to Catania Airport.

The bicycles of Boat Bike Tours

Always the best rental bikes.

The rental bikes on our ships are unisex bicycles with a low bar and a comfortable upright sitting position. These are stable and dependable bikes, good for miles in the saddle. Decide which kind of bike you want to rent and simply fill in your preference with your reservation. We’ll make sure you get the right bike for you. On most of our tours, the bike rental cost is not included in the tour’s price.

Every Boat Bike Tour rental bike is well equipped. The bikes consist of a lightweight aluminum frame and have highly-responsive handbrakes, at least seven speeds, an adjustable gel seat, normal flat pedals (no clips), an easy-to-use lock attached to the frame, and special puncture-resistant tires. All told, this is a light, stable and reliable bike, very suitable for touring long distances pleasantly.

Our e-bikes also have at least seven speeds and handbrakes. The motor runs on a 400Wh battery and offers three levels of power-assistance. The e-bikes include comfortable gel seats that can be adjusted for height, have a lock attached to the frame, and sport anti-puncture tires. Note that some of the ships have their own bikes on board. They may look a bit different, but qualitatively they are equal to Boat Bike Tours’s e-bikes.

Bicycle helmets The use of bicycle helmets is not required in the Netherlands, but for safety’s sake they are suggested. If you wish to rent one, you can do so during the booking process. If you book a premium tour and rent a bike or e-bike, then the helmet and a “limit of liability for damage or loss” for your bike or e-bike is included in the rental price.

Other rental items Other items such as children’s bikes, tandems, family tandems (child & adult), tag-along, trailers to carry toddlers and child seats are available on request.

Taking your own bike or e-bike? The fee for parking your own bicycle is €10 per week. For an e-bike the fee is €25 to cover parking and charging the battery. For safety reasons it is not always possible to charge your e-bike batteries in your cabin. The crew will tell you where you can charge the battery on board the ship. Neither the crew nor Boat Bike tours is responsible in any way for any damage, loss or theft of a guest’s own bike or e-bike or its accessories. Note: not all the ships are suitable or have enough room for extra bikes, so make sure you check with us well ahead of travel.

Touring bikes

2024: The rental bicycles on board are custom built by a small manufacturer and equipped with all the essentials of a great touring bike. Reliable Shimano 24-gear and brake systems, a pannier rack, a sturdy bike stand, mudguards and a comfortable Selle Royal touring saddle complete the package. All bikes have 28-inch wheels and there are different frame sizes available. 2025: Normal rental bicycles are not available anymore.

The e-bike is a tailormade Granville Urban. It is relatively light and has a comfortable low entry. It is equipped with a smooth functioning 9-speed chain shift and reliable hydraulic Shimano disc brakes as well as a powerful central motor from the Bosch Active+ line.

Taking your own bicycle

On this trip it is not possible to bring your own bikes due to lack of space on board.

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On selected departures, you will receive a discount of 200 euro per person . The discount is only valid for new bookings and cannot be combined with other discounts. In the calendar, discount dates are highlighted in orange.

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TOUR DATES 2025 – SUNDIAL, departures on Saturday on

May 10, 17, 24 and 31; June 7 and 14; September 6, 13, 20 and 27; October 4, 11 and 18

TOUR DATES 2024 – SUNDIAL, departures on Saturday on

May 4, 11, 18 and 25; June 1; September 14, 21 and 28; October 5 and 12

• 8 days/7 nights
• 2024: Collective bus transfer between Catania airport and ship on arrival day (at 3.30 pm) and between ship and Catania airport on departure day (at 9 am, arrival at airport around 12-noon). Please let us know in advance if you want to use this transfer, if so we need your flight details and mobile phone number
• 7 x breakfast
• Packed lunches
• Coffee and tea on board
• Welcome drink
• 1/2 lt bottled water per person for lunch and water jars on the table at dinner)
• Airconditioning in the cabin
• Bed linen and towels (1 change of towels per week)
• Daily cleaning of the cabin
• Rental helmet
• Digital tour information
• English-speaking tour leader
• Fully-guided cycling and walking tours
• Use of a waterproof pannier bag
• Harbor charges
• Wifi (only in the harbors)
• Carbon offset payment to the non-profit organization  Justdiggit
• 2025: Transfers to/from the docking place
• Rental E-Bike (2024: bicycle)
• Entrance fees & excursions (museum, parks, monuments)
• Parking fee
• Other transfers
• Drinks on board
• Personal (travel) insurances
• Gratuities (at your discretion)
• SGR Insolvency protection
• Rental E-Bike: € 245 per bike/week
• Parking own bicycle/E-Bike:  it is not possible to bring your own bicycle/E-Bike on this ship, due to a lack of space on deck.
• Limitation of liability (damage) rental e-bike €28/week (only bookable in advance)
• Rental bicycles: € 125 per bike/week
• Rental E-Bike: € 235 per bike/week
• Optional Extension program 4d/3n: € 599 p.p. (bookable as from 2 persons)

Collective bus transfer:  The pick up for the transfer on arrival day is scheduled at 03.30pm at Catania airport. The pick up on the last day from the boat is at 09.00am with a foreseen arrival at Catania airport at around 12.00pm. For each booking we need to know if customers will take part to the collective transfer/s, if so we need flight details and a phone number.

Optional Extension Program:

• Included: all city taxes; 24-hour local assistance; 3 nights in hotels with breakfast; rental bicycle; transfers with mini van as scheduled.
• Excluded: all lunches and dinners; personal expenses; tips for tour leader and driver; rental E-Bike (supplement € 120 per E-Bike)

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Aeolian Islands boat bike tour was great! What a beautiful place! The Sundial was a beautiful boat with lovely meals and crew. There was limited air-conditioning and wifi available-some nights were quite warm in the little cabin. Tour was rated as a “2”-not accurate! Many hills and climbs-I am an avid biker and would recommend ebike for this tour.

We did the Trip of Sicily and the…

We did the Trip of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. This trip was the best trip we ever took. Very exoctic we thought. However, the climate was pretty hot, and the air conditioning was sporadic making it hard to sleep which was an issue for all the guests, the wifi was also sporadic. The ship Sundial was beautiful, the tour Guide Vera was great, the Captain and First Mate Angelo were great, the chefs and housekeepers were great! The bike riding in my opinion was tough on a pedal bike even though I trained for this, if I was to do this again I would have ordered an e-bike for all the bike rides as the rides are a constant climb up. Other than that, the trip was a DREAM!! Beautiful sites, people, food, drink!!!

Thanks very much for your review. Team Boat Bike Tours.

Really enjoyable holiday

Really enjoyable holiday, well looked after by team leader and the crew, food excellent.

Thanks very much for writing this review. Team Boat Bike Tours.

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The Turkish caique or ‘gulet’, Sundial, was built in the shipyard Vedat Sungul of Bodrum in Turkey, using the ancient art of the Turkish ship making. While the ship does have sails, it uses the engines on the tour. She is solely made of pine and mahogany woods, which gives her a cozy and stylish look. Below deck there are 6 double cabins that are equipped with private sanitary services. On the main deck is a spacious dinette, where the freshly cooked meals will be served, or outside on the stern deck. If you do enjoy sunbathing, find yourself a nice mattress on the large solarium.

Rental bicycles/E-Bikes: On board are aluminium city bikes for gents and ladies with 24 speeds Shimano and one waterproof pannier bag, one handlebar bag, reinforced rims, soft saddles, anti-puncture tyres. The E-bikes are aluminium unisex bikes suitable for men and women of any height. Bikes are equipped with mudguards, front and rear lights and pannier rack. Assisted pedal with rear engine and battery of high quality. They also have the simplified monitoring of the assistance LED, and puncture-resistant tires. If used correctly, the battery has an autonomy of 80 km and the maximum speed is 25 km/h.

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Aeolian islands Boat Tour from Palermo

Aeolian island boat tour from Palermo. A High-end private day cruise, best charter to get to the Eolie, even embarking from Cefalù. From Palermo or Cefalù, lovely places in Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are not seen, but are certainly some of the best things you want to do. Then we arranged for the departure from the port of Cefalù of the new Jeanneau Leader 40, a day cruiser of over 12 meters (40th). Boarding from Cefalù is a great balance of time and distance to make the most of the time of a daily boat trip to the islands. From Palermo, it’s easy to reach in about an hour by highway, then leave and get to the nearest island, Alicudi, in about 1:40′ of cruising. A lot faster and more comfortable than sailing, which would take twice as long in a single direction. Relax completely and reserve with us also the land transfer from the location of your accommodation. For those who want to get to Panarea or Stromboli, especially to see the sunset show of the “Sciare del Fuoco” , we recommend boarding from “Marina di Portorosa” .

Boat Tour from Palermo to  Alicudi and Filicudi

Alicudi And Filicudi, the wildests and most distant of the Aeolian Islands. Our trip begins with the departure from the port of Cefalù at 9:00am and traveling at a cruising speed of about 23 knots after 1:40 ‘we will arrive in Filicudi. From the island you can admire the jagged coasts, the caves, among which the most famous is that of the “Bue Marino” , stacks and very suggestive inlets. The “Grotta del Bue” is undoubtedly the most beautiful cave on the island of Filicudi which is located near “Punta Perciato” , and inside the cave you can admire the play of light in the water and particularly suggestive noises. After about 40 minutes we set sail for the island of Alicudi, during the boat trip good music and refreshing snacks. Once in Alicudi we disembark for lunch in one of the island’s seaside restaurants and take a nice walk through the narrow streets of Alicudi. Inebriated by this experience, happy for having chosen this excursion by the sea, we will leave for Cefalù at 4:00 pm.

Departure from: Cefalù (PA) – Presidiana Harbor Timetable: from 09:00am to 06:00pm Services included: crew, fuel, open bar (soft drinks), Sicilian seasonal fresh fruit On request: roundtrip transfer by sedan or minivan from your stay at the “Presidiana Harbor” in Cefalù, Sicilian finger food snacks, all your wishes and needs

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Boat Tour from Palermo to  Vulcano and Lipari

Our boat trip starts at 9:00 am to arrive in the waters of Vulcano And Lipari. The almost 50-mile route will be covered in about 3 and a half hours. Starting from the Porto di Levante of the island of Vulcano, near the area of the fumaroles and thermal springs, we will continue towards the small peninsula of Vulcanello and after, having passed the canal that divides Vulcano from Lipari, we will visit the splendid “Grotta del Cavallo” And then, sailing between the “Faraglioni” here is Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. The unmissable “Grotta degli Angeli” from where you can see the volcano’s crater even better. The sea of Lipari is crystal clear, the white color of the “Pomici” blinding, is undoubtedly one of the most famous places to swim in Sicily. These islands offer so much, we will choose together where to moor for swimming and where to have lunch and taste the famous ”Malvasia Granite” .

Tips: in Lipari we suggest having lunch in one of the best Sicilian restaurants; “Ristorante da Filippino” closer to the Castle, or in Vulcano “Ristorante The King” located near the beach.

Boat Tour from Palermo to  Salina and Lipari

The excursion aboard the impressive leader Jeanneau 40 departs at 9:00am with route to the area of the islands of Salina and Lipari. Arriving on Salina island, you can admire “Rinella” and “Pollara” bay, where you can swim among wonderful fish, and after that, continue towards “Capo Faro” to admire the crystal clear seawater and “Malfa” , a small village. A stop in Santa Marina Port to take your lunch ashore in a typical restaurant, recommended by your hostess on board, and stroll through the small streets where the film was shot “Il Postino” di Massimo Troisi.

After stopping in Salina, we will proceed to Lipari island, for swimming in the crystalline sea, where the colors are too clear thanks to the white sand, its name is “Le Pomici” , that is one of the top must see in Sicily. On the way back, the route is to the “Faraglioni” , big rocks in the middle of the sea, and the “Grotta degli Angeli” from where you can see the central crater of Volcano. Fulfilled and happy it is time to relax lying back or in the large dinette. The enchantment of the coast will be a perfect backdrop that will accompany you along the approximately 50 miles to get to Cefalù in less than three hours.

Tips: in Salina we suggest having lunch in a typical aeolian restaurant “Nni Lausta” or in a restaurant with Michelin star “Signum Restaurant” with a view on Malfa village, if you prefer, you can stop to take you lunch in Lipari to “Filipino Restaurant”.

Aeolian Islands Private  Boat Tours from Palermo  at Glance

Few know the Aeolian Islands like us and take advantage of the winds that dominate them to find the best bays to anchor, the coolest places for an aperitif or a restaurant that knows how to share ancient recipes and flavors with you. The Aeolian Islands can be summarized thus for the lucky visitors; Lipari as shopping, Salina as chic, Vulcano as thermal beauty, Stromboli as exclusivity, Panarea as style, Alicudi the island of writers, Filicudi the refuge of painters.

We want to offer those who have the privilege of not being conditioned by time some suggestions for getting to know the 7 islands, submarine volcanoes that emerged from the waters about 700,000 years ago and have been a UNESCO heritage site since 2000.

One day cruise – Make your own itinerary, make your own route and choose where to disembark for lunch. Write us if you want an alternative boat tour to those proposed.

Two-day cruise – Especially for those who want to enjoy every moment of the spectacle of “Stromboli By Night” what better than a comfortable boat to sleep one night admiring the effusive show of the volcano and waking up with a breakfast at the port enjoying, according to our traditions a lemon or fig granita accompanied with hot bread or croissants. Before or after Panarea awaits you in a mix of beauty and glamour.

Week charter – No world, absolutely the top to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the islands. Your passion will make you choose between a sailboat, a yacht or a catamaran. The itinerary? Get inspired.

Water Taxi Limousine & Yacht Transfer to the Aeolian Islands

The best and exclusive way to reach the Aeolian Islands from Sicily discovering in the meantime the magical atmosphere of the blue sea or for transfers between the islands of the archipelago. Boat transfers are carried out by the Manò Marine 35 HT [length 14,00 meters] up to 8 pax max from/to Marina di Portorosa and Jeanneau Leader 40 [length 12,50 meters] up to 8 pax max from/to Cefalù harbor.

The exclusive yacht Ferretti 21 Fly [length 21,00 meters] for more stylish transfers from Sicily to the Aeolian islands is available on request.

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Excursions to the Aeolian Islands departing from Milazzo (Minicruise from Milazzo)

For our excursions (mini-cruises) to the Aeolian Islands departing from Milazzo, we use safe boats respecting all the rules provided for by the navigation code and national legislation to ensure safety and tranquility for our travelers.

Our boats are equipped with a sun deck with outdoor benches to admire the coast of the islands, ladder to be able to get back on the boat when it is possible to swim in the enchanting Aeolian sea, toilet with shower, a corner bar, internal tables with seats. . All our boats are equipped with a comfortable interior space to shelter from the sun or, on cooler days, from the wind.

If you have special needs or motor difficulties, we invite you to let us know first in order to choose the boat that best suits your needs.

Excursion from Milazzo to Lipari and Vulcano

Lipari and Vulcano by mini-cruise: the most comfortable way to visit the Aeolian Islands. Departure from the port of Milazzo with destination the islands of Lipari and Vulcano aboard a modern and comfortable motor ship. With us you will make a beautiful journey, visiting unique destinations in the world.

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Excursion from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli by night

Excursion from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli by night on a mini-cruise: the most comfortable way to visit the Aeolian Islands and witness the explosions of the Stromboli volcano. Departure from the Port of Milazzo with destination the Islands of Panarea and Stromboli aboard a modern and comfortable motor ship. With us you will make a beautiful journey, visiting unique destinations in the world.

Excursion from Milazzo to Vulcano and tour of Panarea and Stromboli

Excursion from Milazzo to Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli. Active Volcanoes of the Aeolian Islands: Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli by night in a mini-cruise: the most comfortable way to visit the Aeolian Islands, see wonderful natural landscapes, and witness the explosions of the Stromboli volcano. Departure from the port of Milazzo with destination the islands of Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli aboard a modern and comfortable motorboat. With us you will make a beautiful journey, visiting unique destinations in the world.

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Who was onboard tech mogul Mike Lynch's Bayesian yacht?

Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Six people are missing, including a man dubbed the British Bill Gates, after a luxury yacht sank off the Sicilian coast.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch — freshly acquitted from a decade-long trial — had invited his work colleagues aboard a trip through the Mediterranean coast when a freak storm saw the yacht sink within moments.

Fifteen people escaped from the sinking vessel. The search for the missing continues.

Here's what we know so far: 

What happened?

The Italian coastguard said the yacht — the Bayesian — was anchored off the shore of port city Porticello, near the Sicilian capital Palermo, when it was hit by bad weather sometime after 4am on Monday, local time. 

Eyewitnesses said it vanished quickly beneath the waves shortly before dawn.

Managers of the sailing vessel Bayesian, Camper & Nicholsons, confirmed to the ABC that the Bayesian encountered severe weather and subsequently sank. 

"Our priority is assisting with the ongoing search and providing all necessary support to the rescued passengers and crew," they said. 

"The wind was very strong. Bad weather was expected, but not of this magnitude," a coastguard official told Reuters.

Sicily's civil protection agency head, Salvo Cocina, said a waterspout — a tornado over the water — could have struck the yacht.

"They were in the wrong place at the wrong time," Mr Cocina added. 

Storms and heavy rainfall had swept down Italy in recent days after weeks of scorching heat, lifting the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea to record levels and raising the risk of extreme weather conditions, experts told Reuters.

"The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius, which is almost 3 degrees more than normal. This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms," meteorologist Luca Mercalli said.

Rescuers recover the body of one of the people aboard the Bayesian.  ( AP: Lucio Ganci )

Captain Karsten Borner of the Sir Robert Baden Powell vessel told journalists he noticed the Bayesian nearby during the storm, but after it calmed he saw a red flare and realised the ship had simply disappeared.

Mr Borner said he and a crew member boarded their tender and found a lifeboat with 15 people, some of them injured, who they then took aboard and alerted the coast guard.

Search crews, including helicopters and divers, are continuing to search the wreckage, lying at a depth of 49 metres.

Specialist divers reached the ship on Monday but access was limited due to objects in the way, the fire brigade said.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch is deploying a team of four inspectors to Italy to conduct a preliminary assessment.

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development office said it was "providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families".

Sicilian prosecutors have also opened an investigation into the event. 

Who is missing?

Lawyer Chris Morvillo (left), entrepreneur Mike Lynch, and Morgan Stanley chairman Jonathan Bloomer are among the missing. 

There were 12 passengers and 10 crew members aboard the yacht. 

Mr Cocina said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries, including Britain, the United States, Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain.

Of the 22, one man is confirmed dead and another six people are still missing. 

They are believed to be inside the hull, fire rescue spokesperson Luca Cari said.

Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman who said he responded to a flare from the vessel but found it sunk, said he stayed at the site for three hours without finding anyone.

"I think they are inside, all the missing people," he said.

Rescue teams recovered the body of the yacht's onboard chef on Monday, identified as Antiguan citizen Ricardo Thomas.

The still missing people include: 

• Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah 
• Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of global financial services company Morgan Stanley International
• Chris Morvillo , a lawyer at the British multinational law firm Clifford Chance. He worked on Mr Lynch's lawsuit against Hewlett-Packard
• The identities of the remaining two missing are still unconfirmed

Who was rescued? 

Fifteen people escaped from the sinking ship. 

Eight have been hospitalised and others were taken to a nearby hotel.

Charlotte Golunski was among those rescued, recalling the harrowing moments she held her child Sofia above the waves.  ( Supplied: Facebook  )

Among those rescued were:

• Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, who was the owner of the yacht
• Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter, Sofia. Ms Golunski is a partner at Mr Lynch's firm, Invoke Capital. She says she momentarily lost hold of Sofia in the water but managed to hold her up above the waves until the lifeboat was inflated
• Ms Golunski's husband James Emslie
• New Zealand captain of the yacht James Catfield. He told Italian newspaper La Repubblica the crew didn't see the storm coming
• A lone Dutch citizen was identified by the Dutch foreign ministry as being rescued, but was not identified

Who is Mike Lynch?

Mr Lynch, once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was recently freed from a Silicon Valley lawsuit that tarnished his legacy. 

The 59-year-old Cambridge-educated mathematician created Autonomy , a search engine that could pore through emails and other internal business documents to help companies find vital information more quickly. 

He received the OBE for his innovation in 2006. 

He then sold the software to Hewlett-Packard (HP) for $US11 billion ($16 billion) in 2011, with Mr Lynch personally netting $US800 million. 

HP valued Autonomy at $US46 billion ($68 billion) in the months leading up to the deal.

Mike Lynch in 2019 leaving the High Court in London.  ( Reuters: Henry Nicholls/File Photo )

But the deal quickly turned sour after he was accused of forging the software's financial records to make the sale.

As part of a decades-long legal battle against HP, Mr Lynch was extradited to the UK on criminal fraud charges. 

He steadfastly denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he was being made a scapegoat for HP's own bungling. 

He was eventually cleared of all charges in June this year. 

Although he avoided a possible prison sentence, Lynch still faced a bill from a civil case in London that HP mostly won during 2022. Damages haven't been determined in that case, but HP is seeking $US4 billion. 

Following the San Francisco trial, Mr Lynch said he would return to the UK and do what he loved most: "[being with] my family and innovating in my field."

The holiday appeared to be something of a celebration after Mr Lynch's acquittal, with guests including some of the people who had stood by Lynch throughout the ordeal.

This picture shows the rescue operations off the Sicilian coast.  ( AP: Italian Coast Guard  )

In a separate act of tragedy, Mr Lynch's co-defendant in the trial, Stephen Chamberlain, died on Monday, after a road accident left him critically injured.

Mr Chamberlain — Autonomy's former vice-president of finance alongside Mr Lynch — was hit by a car in Cambridgeshire on Saturday morning and had been placed on life support. 

What is the Bayesian?

The luxury yacht is 56m long sailboat, with a 75m mast labelled as the tallest aluminium mast in the world.

It was previously named Salute when it flew under a Dutch flag.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, can accommodate up to 12 guests in six suites and a crew of 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. It was last refitted in 2020.

Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $AU 321,000) a week. 

This picture taken on Sunday shows the Bayesian (left) and the Duch sailboat Sir Robert Baden Powell anchored off the coast line.   ( AP: Fabio La Bianca/Baia Santa Nicolicchia )

The ship also won a string of awards for its design. 

Ms Golunski said the yacht had travelled through the Aeolian Islands, Milazzo and Cefalù before sinking. 

It is likely the yacht's name would resonate with Mr Lynch because his PhD thesis and the software that made his fortune was based on Bayesian theory.