Filicudi – Aeolian islands

by f.ajello

Filicudi – Aeolian islands

Filicudi is a small island, and we advise you not to bring a car. Other scooters may be rented on site. Motor boats can be rented in the island for tours around the island.
The Aeolian islands derive their name from Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds who, according to Homer, had his kingdom here. It is an archipelago full of contrasts and surprises.
There are active volcanoes, bizarre rocky islets and coastlines thrown up by volcanic explosions and sculpted by wind and sea, as well as luxurious vegetation, prehistoric villages and, on display in the prestigious Museo Eoliano on Lipari, many archaeological treasures.
The Aeolian islands have strong traditions and ways of life. Many people fish, if not for a living, at least for the family table, and have small holding where they grow fruit and vegetables. In autumn grapes and olives are harvested – again, mostly for family consumption, although there are prestigious wine makers on Salina – while the main commercial crop is the caper, a flower bud preserved under salt, which is harvested in May and June.
The Aeolians are kind and warm people and they will receive you with full heart.
Spring arrives early on FILICUDI, when the island can seem to explode with multicoloured flowers. This is a perfect time to explore the island on foot, along narrow mountain paths, where donkeys are still the main means of transport.
Capers and vineyards, olive and carob trees give a strong character to the landscape, which is dominated by craggy red rocks.
The sea can change from green to blue to violet. Perhaps the most striking natural phenomena is La Canna, a 70 meter high phallic rock surrounded by splashing waves.
The lack of lights on the island makes Filicudi is the perfect place to skywatch at night.

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A Taste of Sicily – East Coast

by f.ajello

sicily in company

Welcome to SICILY in COMPANY
or “how to explore Sicily in affordable luxury”.
A selection of tours specially designed for small groups of 10-14 individual travelers, created to give you an in-depth experience of particular aspects of Sicily, as you travel in affordable luxury.

Following you will find “A Taste of Sicily” on the east coast, a 8 days itinerary that will take place in
September 18-25 (registration for this tour must be by April 10th)
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If interested, please ask us to receive booking form and condition.
Enjoy!

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A Taste of Sicily – The East coast
2010 September 18-25
7 nights – 8 days
GROUP TOUR  MAX 14 pax

DAY 1) Independent arrival at Catania airport and transfer * by private car to Taormina. Accommodation in 5-star hotel and time to relax
-6pm- Aperitif with the tour leader, followed by welcome dinner.D
NOTE
*We can include transfer in\out  the airport  and a welcome by a hostess who will accompany you to the car. If interested, this will be organised as soon as we have flight details  and  party numbers.
DAY 2) Breakfast, followed by a walk around the town of Taormina, including its magnificent, and well-preserved Greco-Roman theatre, guided by an art history expert. We will then take traditional wooden boats out to the beach of Isola Bella and along the Ionian coast with its sea grottoes. Seafood lunch by the sea in a reputed “trattoria.”
-Afternoon: Return to Taormina with free time for shopping, relaxing and dinner.
Dinner (not included in price) at a restaurant of your choice (we can help you make your selection). B,L
NOTE
It is also possible, during the theatre season, to help you get tickets for a performance at the Greco-Roman theatre.

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