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Caique & bike among the Aeolian Islands
(9 days – 8 nights)
| 2021 Departure daTES | |
|---|---|
| May June August September | 14 – 21 – 28 4 – 11 27 3 – 10 – 17 – 24 |
| departure dates are guaranteed with min. 6 guests |
Individual tour – Minimum 2 people
You will be enchanted by this spectacular cruise among the extraordinary Aeolian
islands. On board of a Caique, a traditional fishing boat, you will 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 then to Panarea, with its large rocky ridges. On the background you will admire the continuous explosive activity of the volcano Stromboli. You will then head towards Salina, where you cannot miss to taste a typical “granita”! Finally you will enjoy a round tour on the charming island of Lipari. Be ready to experience a truly active journey intended to combine navigation and relax with cycling and walking tours, to enjoy the wonders of the Aeolian Islands, also known as the pearls of Sicily
Day 1 – Arrival in Catania
Arrival in Catania, transfer to the hotel booked. Overnight
Day 2 – Catania/Milazzo
Morning at disposal . In the afternoon collective transfer to Milazzo harbor. Embarkation is at 6 p.m. at the Marina di Nettuno in Milazzo. Accommodation on board, welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program. Overnight in the harbor of Milazzo
Day 3 – Milazzo (15 km cycling)
Today you will cycle towards Capo Milazzo, where you will 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. Overnight in the harbor of Milazzo
Day 4 – Vulcano (20 km cycling)
The Caique Sundial will start navigating towards the island of Vulcano, the so called “Sulphur Island”, where you will discover by bike the hinterland of the island
towards Piano Grillo, an ideal place to admire an amazing landscape. Then you will have free time in the afternoon. Some suggestions: you can walk up to the
crater of the volcano, you can have a mud bath in the sulphur beach of the island or you can swim among underwater fumaroles. Overnight in the harbor of
Vulcano.
Day 5 – Panarea – Stromboli (3h30 walking)
After breakfast you will head towards Panarea. You will stop for a swim close to the little islands of Lisca Bianca, Bottara and Dattilo, where the volcanic activity is still clearly visible. Once in Panarea, the smallest of the Aeolian Islands, you will have lunch at anchor in a nice bay. Then the Caique Sundial will navigate towards Stromboli, with a superb view over the Sciara del Fuoco, the famous talus scree of Stromboli. In the late afternoon, the program foresees a walking trip up to
400m above sea level, to admire the volcanic explosions at dusk. Then you will have your picnic dinner in a nice panoramic point. Overnight in roadstead (sheltered anchorage) in Stromboli
Day 6 – Stromboli – Panarea (2h30 walking) – Salina
After breakfast you will navigate back towards Panarea. You will stop at anchor in the bay of Porto San Pietro, where you will enjoy a nice walk to visit the little village of Panarea, Drautto beach and its prehistoric village. Then you will have your picnic lunch at Cala Junco and go back on board. Afterwards you will head towards the island of Salina, where you will visit a local shop and taste several local products. Free dinner and overnight in the harbor of Salina.
Day 7 – Salina (20 km cycling) – Lipari
You will start cycling directly in Salina; from Santa Marina, on the east coast, you will reach Pollara, a panoramic point on the west coast, where you will visit the lake of Lingua and Pollara, with the possibility to taste a very good “granita”. Back on board, the Caique Sundial will navigate up to Lipari, where you can stroll
around its nice and charming village. Overnight in the harbor of Lipari
Day 8 – Lipari (25 km cycling)
After breakfast you will enjoy a wonderful coast to coast by bike. Starting from the hamlet of Lipari, you will pass along the beautiful village and beach of Canneto. You will have your picnic lunch at the panoramic point of Quattrocchi and then go back to the historical centre, rich in shops and restaurants. Back on board, the Caique Sundial will navigate up to Milazzo. Free dinner and overnight in the harbor of Milazzo.
Day 9 – Milazzo/departure
Check-out at 9am after breakfast and collective transfer to Catania airport. Arrival in Catania airport at around 12 End of the tour (or proceed with your Italian trip)
ROUTE PROFILE AND MAP
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Total length cycling: 80 km
Total vertical up cycling: 1,400 mt
Terrain: 50% tarmac, 50% unpaved
Leisure to Moderate: some days the itinerary will be flat, others it will present some hills. Suitable for everyone in good physical condition and with some cycling experience
ACCOMMODATIONS
4 stars hotel in Catania and cabin on board of the caique
THE BOAT
The Caique Sundial is equipped with:
6 Standard Double cabins of approx. 8 m2.
All cabins are air-conditioned and enjoy en-suite facilities, a small wardrobe and
traditional portholes, which can be opened. Bed size is 1,95 x 1,20 m.
Common areas: there is a spacious dinette. The guests can also relax on comfortable beach mattresses on the large solarium deck, enjoying the sound of the sea. The stern
deck has a wide and elegant lounge.
During overnights in harbor, electricity on board is always available. During the night in roadstead, the power generator is turned off late in the evening in order to grant a quiet rest to clients on board.
Air conditioning cannot be granted 24h/24h, especially during the night. Air conditioning is not available when the Caique is moored in roadstead and cannot be regulated from the cabins.
Extra features: 1 sundeck
Free wi-fi in the common areas
Hair-dryers (limited number) available on request
PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO
| 2021 | TOURING BIKE | E-BIKE |
|---|---|---|
| MAY-JUN | 1,670 | 1,810 |
| AUG-SEP | 1,770 | 1,910 |
PRICE INCLUDES
- 1 overnight in double room in Catania with breakfast included
- 7 overnights (6 nights in harbor and 1 night in roadstead on day 5) in double cabin on board
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner; picnic or on board) – except one dinner in Salina and one in Milazzo
- 1/2 l bottle of water for lunch and water in jug for dinner
- Sheets and towels (one change per week)
- Digital tour information
- English speaking tour leader
- Harbor charges
- Bus transfers from Catania airport to Milazzo and return
- Bike rental as mentioned in the itinerary – including insurance against theft and damage
- Helmet
NOT INCLUDED
- local tourist taxes that are collected directly by the hotel
- Beverages on board
- 1 dinner in Salina (day 5) and 1 dinner in Milazzo (day 7)
- Additional harbour charges only if the caique cannot anchor in roadstead on day 5
- Headlight for the Stromboli volcano trip (day 5)
- Museums, fees and extras in general
- Tips
- Everything not mentioned in the section “Included”
IMPORTANT NOTES
- The tour can start on day 2 with free arrival in Catania
- BICYCLE SPECS: bikes are available in different sizes and frames: * Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore *Touring bike 7-gear Shimano Nexus with back-pedal brake *E-bike 9-gear Shimano – Features: *aluminium frame *mudguard *rear rack *comfort gel saddle *anti-puncture Schwalbe tires *ergonomic bicycle grips *Speed Lifter system
- All rented adult bikes are equipped with: 1 cycle computer, 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag, 1 front bar bag, 1 water bottle (0.75 l), 1 repair kit per room (1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers), 1 combination bike lock
- FOR THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE APPLIED
TOUR PROGRAM VARIATIONS
Due to organizational reasons, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the holiday. The captain and the guide reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind, sea and weather conditions or organizational requirements. This is not a sailing trip. The ship is a motor vessel, it has sails but the navigation is powered by engines. During the tour the boat will be docked in a harbor during 6 nights, while on one night it will anchor in roadstead. The roadstead is a sheltered anchorage in a bay, which is an enclosed area with an opening to the sea. Natural roadsteads offer shelter from storms, winds and currents. In exceptional cases (bad meteorological and/or sea conditions), for safety reasons, the ship might have to return to the harbor also during the night that is scheduled in roadstead. Only and exclusively in this case, the clients will be asked to pay a supplement for the overnight in the harbor. This amount, variable from port to port, will be divided among all participants and will be paid directly on site (approximately 20-50 € per person per night, subject to changes).
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