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Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular aeolian islands tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Cruise from Tropea to Lipari, Panarea, and Stromboli with a guided day-and-night trip, plus Sciara del Fuoco views for photos.
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Taormina day cruise to Panarea and Stromboli by bus and motorboat, with island walks and night views of Sciara del Fuoco.
“Send a text the day before to tell people pick up time changed”
Cruise from Lipari to Panarea and Stromboli by afternoon and night, with a Sciara del Fuoco viewing stop and a Malvasia wine included.
“Comfortable ferry, good activities and stops with enough time to explore the islands & eat meals. Convenient timing”
Taormina day trip by bus and motorboat to Lipari and Vulcano, with free time, black beach views, and scenic rock formations.
“I loved it. I had enough time to visit the archeological museum in Lipari, and enough time to climb the volcano in Vulcano!”
Guided sunset trek on Stromboli to Sciara del Fuoco, stopping at craters and a cemetery for close lava views by night.
“There was a great view over the island and the neighbouring strombolicchio. The guide was very sympathetic and what he told us rather interesting. The highlight was seeing the eruptions of the stromboli in the nightsky.”
One day from Taormina to Panarea and Stromboli by motorboat, capped with an evening volcano-viewing cruise near Sciara del Fuoco.
“Both islands were beautiful and approaching from the boat made them not dramatic. Without doubt, the best part was being able to experience the eruptions on Stromboli.”
Speedboat day from Lipari to Vulcano, Panarea, and Stromboli, seeing Sciara del Fuoco from sea and enjoying Malvasia.
“if the upper deck is shaded it will be better, but overall its an incredible experience!”
Taormina’s Aeolian Islands day trip to Lipari and Vulcano. Coach + motorboat, island time, mud baths, and a scenic return.
“Despite a delayed start due to an admin error, we still made the boat on time. It was a lot of travelling for one day (12 hour trip) but worth it to see Lipari (for 3 hours) & Vulcano (for 2 hours) & a scenic boat trip around the coast at the end.”
A night cruise from Tropea to Stromboli to watch Sciara del Fuoco erupt from the sea, with free island time and Sicilian dishes.
“Stromboli itself is an event, and it was and awesome experience to watch the outbursts standing comfortably along the rail. Although I was very unhappy especially with the mass of people allowed onto the tour - especially after more than 3 hours left on Stromboli island to spend money yourself in the mostly poor restaurant…”
Private 7-hour boat tour linking Lipari and Vulcano with snorkeling stops, volcanic coves, and onboard wine, fruit, and bruschetta.
“We had the most perfect day aboard this beautiful boat. Our hosts were professional and kind and made us feel at home. We got an incredible tour of the islands and learned a lot. They gave us unlimited opportunities to swim and showed us the most beautiful places. It was the best day of our…”
14-hour boat day tour from Cefalù to Salina, Panarea and Stromboli, with hotel transfers, Granita on Salina, and Stromboli eruptions at night.
“no trip ever came, no one called or informed us, 197 euros paid for nothing, Still waiting for some knowledge. waited for one hour and half at bus stop. disappointed so”
A smooth afternoon boat ride from Lipari to Panarea and Stromboli, with time to swim, explore, and watch eruptions.
“Relaxing on the beach at Stromboli, dolci on Panarea, sailing around rock forms, watching the volcano”
7 hours by boat between Lipari and Salina, with stops in Santa Marina Salina and Lingua plus 3 swim breaks.
“Bella escursione con soste per nuotare e per visitare/andare in spiaggia a Santa Marina Salina (un'oretta) e Lingua (circa due ore per il pranzo). Eravamo su un motoscafo, in venti persone circa tra sopra e sotto. Il comandante ci illustrava e raccontava dei luoghi che attraversavamo con l'altoparlante. Viaggiavo con la mia famiglia, con due…”
Sail from Lipari to Vulcano on a scenic boat trip, then dock for free time, swimming, black-sand beaches, and possible crater views.
“pensavo fosse più lunga l'escursione sulla barca, invece delle 7 ore e mezza, ben 6 le abbiamo trascorse a vulcano”
One day by boat from Tropea to Vulcano, Lipari, and Stromboli, with thermal-time, museum stops, and views of the Sciara del Fuoco.
“En bra resa där man hinner se 3 öar.”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
