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Walking the Islands and Volcanoes of Sicily

9 reviews
Available Departures: Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov

8 days from

US$1,955

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

Enjoy wonderful walks and island hopping on this holiday to Sicily and Italy’s captivating Aeolian Islands

Trip Code: SVW
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Walking the Islands and Volcanoes of Sicily

Highlights
  • Follow volcanic trails on the Aeolian Islands of Vulcano, Salina and Lipari
  • Walk on the shoulders of fiery Stromboli and hike on Mt Etna
  • Enjoy a Sicilian wine tasting and soak up the Sicilian culture
  • Stroll through old Catania and explore the medieval gem of Taormina

Accommodation & Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Dinner
  • 3 nights Hotel
  • 4 nights Apartment
Overview

This walking holiday to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, including hikes on the volcanoes of Etna and Stromboli, the archipelago’s most fiery giants, offers the perfect mix of walking, island hopping and cultural highlights. 

The verdant, volcanic, Aeolian Islands, named after the Greek god and ‘keeper of the winds’, Aeolus, lie just off the northern coast of Sicily. Using the hydrofoil to hop between islands, we explore the islands of Stromboli, Lipari, Salina and Vulcano.  Pretty Lipari, with its pastel-coloured seafront and famed for its beautiful sunsets, will be our base for this part of our island-hopping adventure.

From Lipari, the ‘Gateway to the Aeolian Islands’, we’ll hike up Volcano, explore the green jewel of Salina, which boasts a number of vineyards that produce sweet Malvasia dessert wine, and walk on the shoulders of fiery Stromboli. 

Our holiday ends with two nights on the stunning Italian island of Sicily, home to beautiful architecture, breath-taking scenery, delicious wines, mouth-watering cuisine, fascinating culture, charming villages, plus a labyrinth of wonderful trails to explore. We’ll discover the Baroque masterpiece of Catania and the famed hill-top gem of Taormina, before we end our adventure with a walk on the slopes mighty Mt Etna.

Is this holiday for you?

This is an active island-hopping holiday with a reasonable amount of walking on most days. However there is also plenty of time for sightseeing and relaxing on each day. Walks are generally between 3 and 5 hours and footpaths are good. Some parts of the trail takes you over volcanic scree, however this shouldn’t prove a problem to active walkers and is expected on a volcanic island. On each walk …

This is an active island-hopping holiday with a reasonable amount of walking on most days. However there is also plenty of time for sightseeing and relaxing on each day. Walks are generally between 3 and 5 hours and footpaths are good. Some parts of the trail takes you over volcanic scree, however this shouldn’t prove a problem to active walkers and is expected on a volcanic island. On each walk you’ll only need to carry a small day-sack.   During the week we travel by hydrofoil (fast ferry) which keeps the holiday at a price which is excellent value. Sicily and the Aeolian Islands are perfect for regular walkers looking for a destination with good food, coastal views and beautiful scenery.

Why KE?

With KE you'll wake up in the ancient heart of Catania before discovering the relaxing Aeolian Islands, for a true Sicilian contrast. Alongside lovely walks, why not enjoy a dip in the sea, a stroll along a volcanic beach or an aperitif whilst people watching. KE are proud to be recommended by Wanderlust Magazine as a top adventure in the shadow of volcanoes.

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