Once you've settled comfortably into your charter sailing or motor yacht, and after just one hour's sailing, you'll find yourself in Sicily, in the middle of an archipelago of 7 islands to explore at your leisure.Your journey will begin at Vulcano, where the climb to the top of the volcano is accessible to all and offers a breathtaking view of Lipari and the neighbouring islands. On the way back, don't miss the hot waters and mud baths of the "Spiaggia Acque Calde".

From here, head for Lipari without forgetting to admire its famous "Faraglioni" as you pass the southern part of the island... an air of Thailand in the middle of the Mediterranean. The capital of the archipelago is known for its beaches and for its beautiful walk between the village and the port where you will find excellent restaurants and typical shops.

Then head north to Salina aboard your luxury charter yacht. You can easily tour the island on a scooter (rental available in Rinella and Santa Marina). The anchorage of Pollara is sublime at the end of the day to admire the sunset reflected on the red granite walls.

But the ascent of Stromboli is calling you and on the way stop at Panarea. Drop anchor east of the famous anchorage at Cala Junco and walk up to admire the peculiar shape of the rocks. Then continue your walk to the port of Panarea, which is the little St Tropez of the Aeolian Islands. Don't miss the jet-set aperitif at the top of the famous Raya restaurant from where you can see the flames of Stromboli shooting up every 15 to 20 minutes.

The next day stop between the mini-islands of Bottaro and Lisca Bianca to admire the underwater fumaroles (Solfatara) typical of the volcanic activity in the area. Before arriving in Stromboli, make sure that the only marina on the island (Marina del Gabbiano) can accommodate you in case of wind or swell. Otherwise the surrounding anchorages are also suitable. From there you can walk to town to book a guide for the walk up Stromboli (mandatory to get as close as possible to the crater at 400m). Another option by boat is to go to the observatory on the north side of the island at sunset. Anchoring is forbidden for safety reasons but the view of the eruptions is breathtaking.