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Lipari, the largest of the seven Aeolian Islands, tempts with simple pleasures: a sun-soaked afternoon at Ponente Beach channeling the country’s famous dolce far niente, or a stroll along the harborfront, gelato in hand. Settled since 5,000 BC for its gleaming black obsidian, it later became a Carthaginian naval base, fell to the Romans in 252 BC, and then withstood centuries of pirate raids that left the acropolis crowned with towering walls.
Lipari, Italy
Lipari, the largest of the seven Aeolian Islands, tempts with simple pleasures: a sun-soaked afternoon at Ponente Beach channeling the country’s famous dolce far niente, or a stroll along the harborfront, gelato in hand. Settled since 5,000 BC for its gleaming black obsidian, it later became a Carthaginian naval base, fell to the Romans in 252 BC, and then withstood centuries of pirate raids that left the acropolis crowned with towering walls.
Aeolian Scenes and Sicilian Cuisine
This panoramic tour of Lipari stops at viewpoints offering magnificent vistas of the Aeolian archipelago en route to a local pizzeria and bakery where you'll prepare and savor traditional Sicilian cuisine.
Vulcano Adventure Hike
Take a boat tour around the volcanic island of Vulcano, and then embark on an adventurous hike up the crater to discover this jewel of the Aeolian Islands.
Castle, Cathedral and Cuisine
Enjoy the historical and geological beauty of Lipari, the largest of the volcanic Aeolian Islands, including the 16th-century citadel and the archaeological museum.
Tuscan Treasures of Pisa with Tower Climb
Led by an expert local guide, your exploration begins at the Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, in the heart of Pisa’s religious center. You will visit three iconic structures representing the primary stages of human experience: the baptistery for birth, the cathedral for life, and the camposanto for death. Inside and out, you will be surrounded by gems of architecture crafted of marble and stone. Treading on the saturated sandy soil responsible for the tilt of the famous campanile, you'll reach the Leaning Tower and have the opportunity to climb it.
Sicilian Volcanoes and Vineyards
From floating high above dramatic mountains to treading rich vineyard soil, this unique tour gives you a full picture of Sicily's idyllic Aeolian archipelago. You'll don your headset and head up for a helicopter ride over the faraglioni of Lipari, the volcanic crater of Vulcano and the beautiful islands of Panarea and Stromboli. You'll buzz the nearly 11,000-foot-tall Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, and you'll spy the Greek theater and basilica in Tindari on the mainland of Sicily. Coming back to earth, drive to Lipari’s Tenuta di Castellaro for a tasting and cellar tour.
Vulcano Adventure Hike
After a boat tour that reveals breathtaking views of coastal rock formations, the Grotta del Cavallo cave and the islet Vulcanello, you'll land at Porto di Levante to begin your exploration of the rugged and beautiful island named for Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. Consisting of three craters, Vulcano is a fascinating example of the stunning landscapes and outstanding volcanic phenomena that earned the Aeolian Islands their UNESCO World Heritage site designation. One crater, Gran Cratere, is still active, and its last eruption occurred in 1890.
Castle, Cathedral and Cuisine
When you first step onto the unique geological summit on which the citadel of Lipari is perched, you know this island is special. The most populated of the seven inhabited Aeolian Islands, Lipari is the only one built on an urban plan. Forever vulnerable to attack, Lipari residents lived for months on end within the castle walls. Exploring the museum, you'll see beautifully displayed artifacts from their lives, as well as the world's most complete collection of Greek theatrical masks.