Responsible trip in Sicily Volcanoes and People

Day 1: Catania
Arrival at the airport and transfer by public bus to your guest house in the historical center of Catania. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in guest house in Catania.

Day 2: Vulcano (3hours walking +390m – 390m)
In the morning transfer by private bus to Milazzo (2 hours), port of access to the Aeolian Islands. Hydrofoil or ferry to Vulcano Island (1 hour). Rino, our friendly and unique host, welcomes and settles you in studio flats with patios overlooking the volcano. Picnic. On late afternoon, ascent to Vulcano's crater. Climb to the summit through fumaroles, secondary volcanic episode. Yellow sulphur crystals, warm colours of the sunset and the deep blue of the sea could come straight out of a painting. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Vulcano.

Day 3: Salina (5 hours walking + 800m – 960m)
Transfer by hydrofoil to Salina (1 hour). Nicknamed the Green Island, most of its territory is part of a Nature Reserve. Long stroll to get to "Monte Fossa delle Felci", the archipelago's highest peak from where you can admire stunning scenery. Return trip to Lipari on late afternoon. Visit of the historical centre and Archaeological Museum of Lipari where you will feast your eyes on Greek theatre masks or Prehistorical age marker. Return by hovercraft to Vulcano. Dinner not included and overnight in Vulcano.

Day 4: Stromboli (5 hours walking +900m – 900m)
Transfer by hydrofoil to the Island of Stromboli (2 hours). In the afternoon, supervised by a volcano guide, hike to the summit of Stromboli at 900 meters, from which regarding weather conditions and volcanic activity by nightfall you may observe explosions from the crater at 700 meters beneath you. Picnic during the hike. Overnight in Stromboli.

Day 5: Transfer to Etna Casa di Paglia
In the morning transfer to Milazzo by hydrofoil (3 hours) then after the picnic to Etna by bus (2 hours). Nearby Sant'Alfio village (1700 residents), Toti & Tiziana have built their lodging in straw & clay. Far from being a hippie's hut, the Casa di Paglia is a comfortable haven of peace in a nest of wild landscape overlooking the "Mongibello". Pioneers of Permaculture in Sicily, activists in ecotourism, Toti and Tiziana will greet you within their family. Little stroll through paths around Felcerossa. Dinner with the Family.

Day 6: Etna (3,5 hours walking + 375m – 375m)
In the morning, private bus to Etna, the «Mountain», the giant which towers over East Sicily. Mount Etna and its surroundings have been listed as World Heritage of Humanity for its influence on the land and culture. Easy hiking (3 hours 30) to discover the biggest active volcano in Europe. Fantastic volcano landscapes. The itinerary starts at 1900 meters and ends at the depression of Del Bove Valley, a huge caldera can be found at the foot of the summit craters shaped by the flow of the ancient volcanic edifice named "Trifoglietto". Picnic on the spot. For those who want to join dinner preparation with the family. Dinner and overnight at Toti's.

Day 7: Etna and Catania
In the morning "permaculture" workshops, Etna's wild herbs, manufacture of handmade soaps or traditional chocolates with Toti and Tiziana. Return to Catania in the afternoon. Visit to G.a.p.a. organization, our solidary partner located in the area of S. Cristoforo and meeting our volunteers. Dinner all together prepared by the volunteers and families from the neighbourhood. Overnight in guest house in Catania.

Day 8: Departure
Transfer by public bus to Catania Airport. End of services provided.