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Living the Aeolian Charme

Sun, nature and sea in Salina

Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe
Night and fire in Stromboli
The active crater of Stromboli volcano
Trail on Lipari Island
Yogafilicudi 2019 Filicudi
Yogafilicudi 2019 Filicudi
Yogafilicudi 2019 Filicudi
Yogafilicudi 2019 Filicudi
A week to spend in one of the most beautiful place, the Aeolian Islands in Sicily! This experience is the perfect balance between an excellent location surrounded by the beauty of nature and the wellness activities offered at Aeolian Island! You can always choose between a nice drink in the swimming pool or take the boat and reach one of the other 6 islands all nearby! Salina is an ideal place for relax, wonder through its villages, such us the coastal village of Pollara and its fantastic beach, the natural set of the Academy Award winner “Il Postino”.

Highlights:
- Great yoga classes overlooking the sea
- Stunning landscapes and walking
- Great local food experiences such us Malvasia wine tasting
Day 1: Arrival in Catania
Arrival in Catania airport and private transfer to Milazzo harbour from which you take the hydrofoil to the Aeolian Islands. After checking-in at your lovely accommodation in Salina, you can enjoy a welcome aperitif on the terrace. Overnight stay. Meal (-)

Day 2: Salina and walk to Pizzo Corvo ( 4 hours hiking )
In the morning, let’s enjoy a fantastic hike to Pizzo Corvo on the east side of the island. Starting from Leni, you will go up to Pizzo Corvo, admiring an amazing view on Filicudi and ending in the lovely village of Pollara. You can take a public bus back to your accommodation. In the afternoon yoga class by the sea. Overnight stay in Salina. Meal (B/-/- )

Day 3: Yoga and Wine tasting in Salina
Yoga session at your hotel, enjoy the energy of the sun that this island offers! This morning is free for you to relax and enjoy the sicilian sun at your own pace. In the afternoon, you take the public bus to reach an exclusive winery of the Island, worldwide famous for its precious grapes, which yield the Malvasia delle Lipari, a wine with a sweet taste. Enjoy a visit to the cellar and wine tasting which you will not easily forget. Public bus back to your accommodation. Overnight stay. Meal (B)

Day 4: Full day boat trip to Panarea and Stromboli
Aftern breakfast, we reach the harbour and we will set sail for the island of Panarea. After about 40 minutes you will find yourself in the beautiful bay of CalaJunco, the flagship of the Aeolian archipelago. Arriving at the port you can enjoy free time to walk among the typical white houses of the village. Back on board, we will head to IDDU (a confidential name for the beloved Vulcano). The impact is overwhelming. In front of you, the typical black of Stromboli lava is framed by the wonderful blue of this sea. You will be free again to walk through the narrow streets, to the numerous artisan shops, to take a bath and to eat. At sunset, just when it will start to get dark, we will arrive under the Sciara del Fuoco. We lower the lights in the boat, put a light sweater to protect you from the night breeze in the open sea and everyone outside in religious silence will witness the spectacle of eruptions. Back to Salina and overnight. Meal (B-L-)

Day 5: OPTIONAL The Cappero Route and Punta Caprazza in Lipari island (Distance: 15.7 km, Duration: 4hrs 30min, Ascent: 250 m , Descent: 275 m)

After your morning yoga session, hydrofoil to Lipari and short route through the south of the island between vineyards and terraces over the sea with views over the neighboring island of Vulcano. Afterwards, the Archaeological Museum is well worth visiting. Hydrofoil back to Salina, overnight stay (B).

Day 6: OPTIONAL cappero tasting in Pollara
Another day in beautiful Salina starting with your yoga class by the sea. In Salina you should not miss the opportunity to discover the production system of the famous sicilian caper, we strongly suggest you to visit a caper family run industry in Pollara village. These capers are exported all over the world and the family will be happy to share with you some of the best capers based recipes in the island! And if you are a food lover, Salina offers you the chance to taste the finest expression of Aeolian cuisine at its Michelin starred restaurant. Overnight stay. Meal (B)

Day 7: Catania
After breakfast, hydrofoil back to Milazzo and private transfer to your accommodation in Catania. Free day at disposal to discover this city: don’t miss the baroque style of its historic centre and the local street food. Overnight in Catania. Meal (B)

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, end of our services. (Meals: B)
Note: B (Breakfast); L (Lunch); D (Dinner)
Accommodations:
6 nights in hotel*** in twin share rooms with breakfast included in Salina
1 night in hotel*** in twin share rooms with breakfast included in Catania,

Included :
- Overnight stay with breakfast
- welcome aperitif day 1
- Private transfers day 1 and day 7
- Daily Yoga Sessions (day 2, 3, 5,6,7)
- wine tasting in Salina
- boat tour Panarea and Stromboli with lunch on board
- Maps, roadbook and mobile app
- 24h hot line assistance

Not Included
- All Lunches and dinners (excluding lunch day 4)
- Museums, monuments entrance fees
- Drink and Beverage
- Personal Items
- everything not mentioned under « included »

Mara Guadagni has been practicing Yoga since 2006, when, after her encounter with It’s Yoga Firenze, she decided that this was her path to follow, and she attended the Teaching Course in May 2011. In the same year, she arrived for the first time in

Favignana where she organized the first yoga retreat in Italy. For 5 years she has been a satellite teacher for the 200h Yoga Alliance training courses in the IS Yoga International in Europe locations. In 2012 and 2014 she becomes a certified Yoga teacher for children and teacher trainer in San Francisco with It's Yoga Kids.

In 2018 she founded It's Yoga Egadi in the heart of the Mediterranean to devote herself to practicing in nature and in

contact with the sea.

Trips Note


Destination:
Sicily, Aeolian Islands
Trip type: walking and yoga tour
Interest: Yoga Retreat; Beaches and Coastal hikes; Culinary experiences
Confort: Charme
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Departures: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Group size: from 4 to people 14
Airport: Catania
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