Stromboli Tours - Dates / Prices / Schedule for 2017
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Program Stromboli by NIGHT: (Monday and Thursday)
Depart from Vibo Marina’s port at 01.00pm. Depart from Tropea’s port at 02.30pm. Please arrive at the port 30 minutes prior to departure times above. Arrival on Stromboli at about 04.00pm. Stay on the island and free time for having a refreshing bath in the sea, relaxing on the black sandy beaches,walking through the amazing village of San Vincenzo rich in souvenirs’ shops and having dinner in one of the restaurants of the island. Departure for the "Sciara del Fuoco" (Street of Fire) at about 8.00pm. Stay about 45 minutes to observe the famous eruptions of Stromboli volcano . Scheduled return at about 11.00 p.m in Tropea and 00.30pm.in Vibo Marina Program N 1 VULCANO LIPARI AND STROMBOLI: (Tuesday, Friday, Sunday) Departs from Vibo Marina’s port at 6.30am Depart from Tropea’s port at 7.45am Please arrive at the port 30 minutes prior to departure times above. Arrival on Vulcanoat about 10:15am. Stay 1 hour and 30 minutes for having a bath in the crystal waters of the Island or in the famous sulphur springs. Departure from Vulcanoto Lipari at about 11:45am. Arrival on Lipari at about 12:00pm. Stay on the island 2 hours and 30 minutes, free time for shopping, for lunch, for visiting the Aeolian Museum or walking through the beautiful village. Departure from Lipari to Stromboli at about 02:30pm. We will pass very close to Panarea and we will circumnavigate the island of Stromboli to see the famous Sciara del Fuoco (Street of Fire).Arrival on Stromboli at about 4:00pm. stay on the island 1 hour and 30 minutes, free time for walking through the nice village of San Vincenzo rich in souvenirs shops or for relaxing on the black sandy beaches. Departure from Stromboli at about 05:30pm. Scheduled return at about 07:30 pm. Program N 2 LIPARI PANAREA AND STROMBOLI on Wednesday and Saturday in August. Departs from Vibo Marina’s port at 6.00am Depart from Tropea’s port at 7.00am Depart from Nicotera beach (Sayonara village) 7.45 am Please arrive at the port 30 minutes prior to departure times above. Arrival on Lipari at about 10:15am. Stay on the island and free time for visiting the Aeolian Museum, walking through the beautiful village rich in souvenirs’ shops. It is also possible to book a bus tour around the whole island to see the beauties of Lipari and to have fantastic views to the other islands (Extra). Departure from Lipari at about 12:45pm. Arrival on Panarea at 01:15pm. Stay on the island to visit the beautiful village of San Pietro. From here you can also take a walk to the prehistoric village of Panarea or go to the beach Departure from Panareaat about 3:15pm. Arrival on Stromboli at 4:00pm. Circumnavigation of the island of Stromboli to see the famous Sciara del Fuoco (Street of Fire). Afterwards there will be a stay on the island to have a walk through the nice village of San Vincenzo or to relax on the black sandy beaches. Departure from Stromboli at about 5:30pm. Scheduled return at about 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Note: A change of the times mentioned can occur to fulfil our customers preferences. Prices with departure from VIBO MARINA: Adults€ 40.00 + € 1.50 unesco tax. € 25.00 for children from 3 to 12 years old + € 1.50 unesco tax. Prices with departure from TROPEA : Adults€ 35.00 + € 1.50 unesco tax. € 25.00 for children from 3 to 12 years old + € 1.50 unesco tax. Prices with departure from NICOTERA: Adults€ 45.00 + € 1.50 unesco tax € 25.00 for children from 3 to 12 years old + € 1.50 unesco tax. The price does not involve the transfer to the port. To make a reservation: Almost 7 days before to the direct numbers +39 3400921751 +39 0963394044. The departure will be established according to good weather conditions, since the excursion involves 12 hours we ensure it only if the conditions of the sea are good. In case the trip cannot take place we will put off the trip for a few days,for the first available date mentioned prices are the same after 3 years and the ship is the fastest in the area (22 knots). Payment: The payment will be effected the same morning at the moment of the embark. Trips one way: As regard the trips one way for whatever scheduled island the price is unchanged as from price list. Once effected the trip of going with SAVADORI NAVIGAZIONE, for the trip back we will accord you a discount of € 5.00 per person. The M/N MAGIC PANAREA is equipped with the most modern safety systems. Link http://www.savadori.it/ facebook : Eolie-Savadori escursioni-minicrociere for info and booking 0039 347 69 00 330 |
    
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Stromboli, tours and information
Mount Stromboli, one of the few active volcanoes in the world. Sitting atop a mountain which rises 2,000 metres out of the ocean floor it is truly one of most intriguing natural wonders that Italy has to offer.
Situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the volcano is an island unto itself and even has its own resident population that braves its periodical spurts of smoke, ash and lava to concentrate on guiding tourists around its paths. As one of the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago north of Sicily, it is an area of much scientific interest especially as this horse-shoe shaped crater has been erupting continuously for at least the last 2,000 years. Known as the 'Sciara del Fuoco' (stream of fire) the curious shape has been created by various collapses on the north-western side of the cone, after explosions occur at the summit craters with mild to moderate eruptions of hot volcanic bombs at intervals ranging from minutes to hours. This characteristic Strombolian eruption, as it is known, is also observed at other volcanoes worldwide. Eruptions from the summit craters typically result in few second-lasting mild energetic bursts emitting ash, incandescent lava fragments and lithic blocks up to few hundred metres high.
Stromboli's activity is almost exclusively explosive, but lava flows do occasionally occur - an effusive eruption in 2002 was its first in 17 years.
However, it is this vivacity and withheld power that is Mount Stromboli's biggest attraction. Visitors throng to the island by boat to see its mystical energy and many stay overnight hoping that they can catch a glimpse of this precious sight, the streams of fire being a marvellous event in itself.
The island's unique state has also inspired writers and directors throughout the ages. In Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, Axel and Otto Lidenbrock emerge from their subterranean journey from the volcano on Stromboli.
Meanwhile, J. R. R. Tolkien, in his connections of Middle-earth and modern-day Europe, had always thought of the tower Barad-dûr as being located on Stromboli.
Stromboli is also the title of a 1950 film starring Ingrid Bergman, shot on location on the island. She plays a World War II refugee who marries a local islander, but finds it difficult to adjust to the harsh rural lifestyle of the volcano. The red-painted house used for the film remains as a tourist attraction.
Then, in the final part of The Book of the Dead, by authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, there is a action-packed chase and firefight up the active volcano itself.
Life on the island is however, relatively placid. There are only two villages, the larger Stromboli and the much smaller Ginostra, which is a fishing village and rarely visited by tourists. It is not possible to walk between the villages - the only way between them is by boat. Together, both villages only have about 350 inhabitants each.
Situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the volcano is an island unto itself and even has its own resident population that braves its periodical spurts of smoke, ash and lava to concentrate on guiding tourists around its paths. As one of the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago north of Sicily, it is an area of much scientific interest especially as this horse-shoe shaped crater has been erupting continuously for at least the last 2,000 years. Known as the 'Sciara del Fuoco' (stream of fire) the curious shape has been created by various collapses on the north-western side of the cone, after explosions occur at the summit craters with mild to moderate eruptions of hot volcanic bombs at intervals ranging from minutes to hours. This characteristic Strombolian eruption, as it is known, is also observed at other volcanoes worldwide. Eruptions from the summit craters typically result in few second-lasting mild energetic bursts emitting ash, incandescent lava fragments and lithic blocks up to few hundred metres high.
Stromboli's activity is almost exclusively explosive, but lava flows do occasionally occur - an effusive eruption in 2002 was its first in 17 years.
However, it is this vivacity and withheld power that is Mount Stromboli's biggest attraction. Visitors throng to the island by boat to see its mystical energy and many stay overnight hoping that they can catch a glimpse of this precious sight, the streams of fire being a marvellous event in itself.
The island's unique state has also inspired writers and directors throughout the ages. In Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, Axel and Otto Lidenbrock emerge from their subterranean journey from the volcano on Stromboli.
Meanwhile, J. R. R. Tolkien, in his connections of Middle-earth and modern-day Europe, had always thought of the tower Barad-dûr as being located on Stromboli.
Stromboli is also the title of a 1950 film starring Ingrid Bergman, shot on location on the island. She plays a World War II refugee who marries a local islander, but finds it difficult to adjust to the harsh rural lifestyle of the volcano. The red-painted house used for the film remains as a tourist attraction.
Then, in the final part of The Book of the Dead, by authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, there is a action-packed chase and firefight up the active volcano itself.
Life on the island is however, relatively placid. There are only two villages, the larger Stromboli and the much smaller Ginostra, which is a fishing village and rarely visited by tourists. It is not possible to walk between the villages - the only way between them is by boat. Together, both villages only have about 350 inhabitants each.
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Aeolian Islands
Due to the size of the island and the lack of streets, neither cars, buses nor trains exist. The only available means of transport are 'ape-cars', small motorbikes and boats. Apart from that you can always move around on foot. In this way you will notice some very interesting things about the place, which has almost been unchanged by tourism. Of particular note is the the rather inconspicuous Ginostra with the smallest European port (one boat only!) which is a very quaint and pretty sight. There is also a picturesque beach with fine black lava sand in Stromboli, where one can relax and swim in the sea.
Guided tours are the only recommended ways to see the volcano, which is clearly the main attraction. As of April 2006 it is again possible to get guided tours to the top of the volcano but you have to book your tour in advance especially as the number of people allowed to go up at once is limited by law. The best tours are those which take you there at sunset. The eruptions are still impressive in broad daylight, but nothing compared to the view at night. Local law permits walkers to remain on the top only for one hour. Be sure to have very warm clothes with you and charge the batteries of your camera! The trip down is through a field of loose volcanic ash, which is irritating if inhaled, so take something to protect your mouth and nose. Another spectacular attraction is the "Sciara del Fuoco", a slope where the lava slowly floats down from the crater to the sea. The glowing lava's emitted light can be seen from the sea, so by night you can enter boats which bring you there. Lava flows occur here every three to five years and last for two to eight months so it might be best to inquire first if they are ongoing if you are keen to see this. The nearby islet of Strombolicchio is also worth a visit and you can take a boat trip around it. Being the remains of a volcano chimney it is made out of magma having a lighthouse atop it and some good quality diving around its shores. Why not buy your first property in Italy just opposite the island in Calabria and live this adventure over a period of time? Imagine the excitement of having your home on the doorstep of one of the most enthralling natural phenomenons on earth. This dream can be a very real possibility if and when you purchase in the latest developments on the southern-western Italian tip. Make the most of this unique opportunity to invest or set-up home in one of the most privileged areas in the world and see the marvellous site of the smoking volcano everyday. |