Volcano Trail

April 24th Catania - Vulcano Individual arrival in Catania and meeting at Catania airport at 12h00. Bus from Catania to Milazzo harbour and then hydrofoil to Vulcano. General briefing, dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Vulcano.

April 25th Aeolian Island - Vulcano Trek Leg I – La fucina di Vulcano – 3 h trekking Climbing the volcano, with its fumaroles and sulphur. Lunch at Vulcano and chance to take mud baths. Transfer by hydrofoil to Salina (35 min). Dinner and overnight stay at Salina apartements.

April 26th Salina Trek Leg II - La Didi (Didyme) - 4 h trekking Transfer by bus to Val di Chiesa and climbing Mt Porri. Great view over the Aeolian archipelago. Buffet at Lingua and free afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at Salina.

April 27th Stromboli Trek leg III – La Sciara del Fuoco – 3 h trekking Day of relax in Stromboli. Chance to take sea baths on the black beaches of the island. Shopping in the village of San Vincenzo. In the afternoon excursion to 400 mt to have a look at the amazing explosions of the crater. Possibility of night excursion to the summit at 900 mt (option to be paid 25 euros per person). Dinner in pizzeria and overnight stay at the hotel.

April 28th Etna South Buffet at Stromboli. Hydrofoil to Milazzo and transfer to the Southern side of the Etna. Check-in at the hotel at 1900 mt of altitude. Diner and overnight stay.

April 29th Mt Etna central crater Trek Leg IV - The Cyclope’s Eye – 5 h trekking Climbing by cable way up to 2500 m. Trekking to the feet of the central crater. Descent on foot to 1900 mt passing by the outstanding “Valle del Bove”. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel on the southern side of Mt Etna.

April 30th Mt Etna Park Trek Leg V: La Pista Altomontana – 3 h trekking Transfer to the northern side of Mt Etna. Trek to discover old lava flows and wonderful woods. Buffet with the runners. Transfer to Catania city centre. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel..

May 01st Catania After breakfast individual departure to the airport for international flights

NOTE: the proposed itinerary can be changed by the staff of the trail if necessary, especially in case of volcanic eruptions or other extraordinary circumstances..