An explosive walking holiday in Sicily's Aeolian Islands featuring the volcanoes of Etna and Stromboli. Lying off the coast of north-east Sicily, the rocky Aeolian Islands are fringed with black sand beaches and decorated by scattered white-washed houses. Using ferry transport to travel between these islands, the trekking begins on Vulcano where the walking leads us to the crater rim of the volcano and also visits its hot springs. Spending 2 nights on Lipari, we then take the hydrofoil to Salina where a good, steady trek reaches the high point at Fossa delle Felci (960m./3149ft.). Next, we turn our attention towards walking on fiery Stromboli which should provide an unforgettable highlight of the holiday - volcanic activity permitting. Returning to Sicily, we have 2 days of walking on Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (3350m./1099ft.). Staying at a hotel at the foot of the volcano, we explore its most recent lava flows as well as walking to the top for far-reaching views. If you are looking for an exciting Mediterranean walking holiday, then volcano trekking in Sicily is sure to ignite you !

Trip Guide
This is a real Mediterranean hiking holiday, with a reasonable amount of walking on most days. We average between 3 and 6 hours walking each day, with between 400 and 900 metres (1300 to 2950 feet) of ascent. Most of the time, the underfoot conditions are good, following tracks and trails and some sections of maintained pathway. However, on some parts of our day-hikes, we can also expect to encounter open scree and to cross rocky terrain with no discernable track. The excursion on Stromboli and the summit day on Mount Etna are the most demanding of the day-hikes. Participants will carry just a small day-sack during the walking. This trip is suitable for regular hikers looking for a holiday with a difference.