Aeolian Islands (Isole Eolie) Tours and Activities

Discover the Aeolian Archipelago on this day trip to the islands of Stromboli and Panarea from Taormina. Journey to each island by motorboat, exploring the local shops at your leisure or taking a cool dip in the sea. Afterward, cruise around Stromboli to see the island’s volcano. Keep your eyes peeled for the crater of Sciara del Fuoco, known to light up the sky with its jet-like eruptions. After a full day of touring the UNESCO-listed islands, return to Taormina.

The eruptions on the volcanic island of Stromboli offer a spectacular light show that is best seen by sea after dark. Set off from the Scari port on Stromboli as the sun dips below the horizon and cruise to Sciara del Fuoco to spot incandescent lava spewing from the crater and flowing down the volcano’s slopes. Drop anchor at a perfect viewing spot and linger to snap photos.

Experience the beauty and power of the Stromboli volcano with this sunset hike to view the Sciara del Fuoco lava flow. Follow your guide up the volcanic slopes to an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet), stopping along the way to take in the panorama. Pause at the viewing point to watch spectacular lava bursts and snap photos as the sun sets over the Aeolian Islands before heading back to the trailhead.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the Aeolian Islands with this full-day trip to Panarea and Stromboli from Cefalù. Cruise to Panarea first and enjoy a guided tour or relax on the beach. Visit Stromboli next to learn about its volcanic history with a guided tour of the island. Admire the sunset from the boat and return to Cefalù around midnight.

Experience the beauty of the volcanic island of Stromboli by sea with this private boat tour that skirts the coastline to reach villages and beaches that are inaccessible by land. Swim and snorkel in the turquoise waters, get a glimpse of a lava flow, and learn about daily life on the island from your local skipper. You’ll even have time to stroll through the town of Ginostra to take in the view.

Stromboli is known for its spectacular volcanic eruptions, but these fiery outbursts are best seen from the sea. With this speedboat tour, cruise from Scari to the pretty village of Ginostra, where you’ll dock for a sunset aperitif. Afterwards, continue on to Sciara del Fuoco to marvel at the stream of incandescent lava that flows down the volcano’s slopes and explodes into dramatic clouds of steam where it reaches the water.

See all three of Sicily’s active volcanoes from the air on a thrilling, 100-minute helicopter tour. Take in spectacular aerial views of mighty Mt Etna — the largest active volcano in Europe — and then soar above the UNESCO-listed Aeolian Islands, home to sputtering Stromboli and Vulcano. Learn about the ancient, seismic history of the volcanic archipelago while taking in an unforgettable, bird’s-eye perspective of the dramatic Sicilian landscape.

Enjoy breathtaking views in a private helicopter flight over Etna and Aeolian Islands. Departing from Castiglione di Sicilia, at the feet of Etna Volcano, you will lead directly to the main craters. You will admire the highest active volcano in Europe from an incomparable point of view. You will then head to the Aeolian Islands, Vulcano and Stromboli, this last one being on of the most active volcanoes in the world!