Excursion Lipari island & museum tour at Lipari

Fall in love with Lipari's small-town Italian feel and island atmosphere, a feast for your senses with splendid vistas, landmarks and history. A panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion takes you to picturesque photo stops as well as provides you a guided walking tour in the old city centre.

After tendering ashore, depart for a leisurely walk of approximately 20-30 minutes along Lipari's main street to reach the coach parking area, then begin your guided sightseeing drive around the island.

Lipari Island Tour

Upon arrival at the coach parking area board your coach for a picturesque sightseeing drive around the island. Along the way, stops are made at the most panoramic viewpoints to take in magnificent vistas of some of the other islands of the archipelago, including Vulcano, Salina and Panarea. Witness the immense stretches of clean, sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, jagged coastlines and a pallet of colour that includes lush green vegetation, black, red and grey volcanoes, and yellow rocks and beaches. Other viewpoints encountered during your drive offer splendid vistas of the other Eolian Islands on a clear day.

Lipari Town and Archaeological Museum

Next, proceed to the castle area for a guided walking tour. Built by the Spaniards in 1500, this fortification features massive ramparts that enclose the Cathedral and Aeolian Archaeological Museum. After walking up to the Castello, your tour commences with an exterior visit to St. Bartolomeo Church, then the archaeological area and Aeolian Museum. The museum is comprised of five sections; Prehistoric, Classical, Epigraphical, Minor islands, and Volcanological. Explore the most important areas, including a large collection of some of the most valuable relics excavated in the islands since 1946.

Following your visit, a brief walk takes you back to the pier area, which is near the main shopping area. Some time is made available for you to browse the shops before commencing the approximately 30-minute stroll back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Lipari, City Centre, Eolian Islands and Volcanoes, Beaches, Tyrrhenian Sea, Castello, St. Bartolomeo Church, Aeolian Archaeological Museum

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.8 miles (about 1.3 kilometres), at times on cobblestone and uneven surfaces and steep inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and steps to access the museum. Guests unable to ascend the steep, uphill road leading to the museum may want to stay in town and explore on their own following the island drive. Some sections of the museum may be closed due to restoration work. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Proper attire is required to enter the cathedral; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. On Sunday mornings, church holidays and during weddings, tour groups are not allowed inside churches during services; guests may have a chance to visit the church independently. Please note that guides may have accents reflecting their regional backgrounds, which adds to the diversity and richness of the experience.