We Love —
- Visiting the prettiest islands in the Mediterranean Sea with boat tours and excursions included in our stay.
- Filling our camera roll with incredible photos as we explore the islands at leisure, from cosmopolitan Capri to picturesque Procida.
- Staying in a charming hotel on the sun-drenched Gulf of Naples.
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Your itinerary in brief —
Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Italy for a 7-night break in Ischia, known for its thermal spas and pretty landscaped gardens, and head out on day trips to explore this beautiful region.
Visit glitzy Capri where cliffs rise from a deep blue sea, and Procida, the smallest island in the Bay of Naples, with its cobblestoned streets, sun-bleached buildings and charming old villages.
Enjoy the following itinerary, over 7 nights and 8 days:
Day 1: Naples to Ischia
Day 2: Tour of Ischia by boat
Day 3: Trip to Capri
Day 4: Free day or optional tour of Pompeii (at an extra cost)
Day 5: Trip to Nitrodi Thermal Springs
Day 6: Free day or optional Positano and Amalfi coast cruise (at an extra cost)
Day 7: Trip to Procida
Day 8: Ischia to Naples
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1 to 2: Naples & Ischia
Day 1: Naples to Ischia Island
Arrive in Naples - known for its world-famous Neapolitan pizza - and get transferred to Ischia Island.
Nestled in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia beckons with its natural hot springs, picturesque landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
- Arrival at Naples Airport
- Transfer to Ischia
- Dinner included
- Night on Ischia
Day 2: Tour of Ischia by boat
Head out on a scenic boat trip on the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea around Ischia's stunning coastline, past beautiful sandy beaches and charming villages.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Boat tour of Ischia
- Return transfers included
- Night on Ischia
The tour of the island by boat is available from approx. 15th April to 15th October. For other dates and in case of adverse marine conditions, it will be replaced by a tour of the island by private bus with transfers included, and stops at various sites of interest.
Day 3 to 4: Capri & Ischia
Day 3: Capri
A symbol of luxury and opulence, Capri is a glamourous island that captivates visitors with its breathtaking coastal vistas, charming architecture draped in vibrant bougainvillea, and a rich history as well as the allure of the Italian 'Dolce Vita'.
Visit the impressive Villa San Michele (not included) and browse the chic boutique shops in the Piazzetta.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Explore Capri
- Return to Ischia around 4:30/5:00 pm
- Night on Ischia
Day 4: Ischia Island or optional Pompeii tour (extra cost)
Spend more time visiting Ischia's top sites, or visit the famous archaeological site of Pompeii (at an extra cost) for the chance to stroll through ancient streets preserved since Mt. Vesuvius eruption and see the thermal baths, Lupanare brothel frescoes, Macellum and Basilica.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Free day to explore Ischia at leisure
- Optional tour of Pompeii which can be added at the next stage of the booking process
- Night on Ischia
Day 5 to 6: Nitrodi Springs and Spa & Ischia
Day 5: Trip to Nitrodi Springs and spa
Reach the famous “Nitrodi” natural spring, popular for its healing properties, and enjoy a few hours of pure relaxation.
Find showers, fountains, changing rooms and sun terraces. You will also have the chance to try a facial mud mask and test the therapeutic properties of gold in Ischia.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- 2 hours in 'Nitrodi' natural springs
- One facial mud mask included
- Roundtrip shuttle transfers included
- Night on Ischia
Day 6: Ischia Island or optional Positano & the Amalfi Coast mini cruise (extra cost)
Spend another day soaking up the serene atmosphere of Ischia, or go for an optional mini cruise around the Amalfi Coast (at an extra cost).
Sail to Postiano whose colourful cliffside houses and stunning Mediterranean views draw many visitors, then head to Amalfi where you can trace its rich maritime heritage and see its impressive Amalfi Cathedral.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Optional mini cruise of Positano & the Amalfi Coast which can be added at the next stage of the booking process
- Night on Ischia
Day 7 to 8: Procida, Ischia & Naples
Day 7: Procida
The serene gem of the Bay of Naples, Procida captivates with its colourful buildings, lemon groves, and relaxed atmosphere.
Elected Capital of Culture 2022, it boasts historic villages like Terra Murata and picturesque harbours like Corricella, offering visitors a tranquil escape steeped in Mediterranean charm.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night on Ischia
Day 8: Ischia & Naples
Enjoy a 'cenacolo', or last breakfast at your hotel, before transferring to Naples Airport.
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your trip, you’ll stay in a Standard Room at one of the following charming hotels:
- Hermitage and Spa 4*
- Hotel Royal Palm 4*
- Hotel Bellevue & Spa 4*
- Royal Terme 4*
- Hotel Alexander 4*
- Punta Imperatore 4*
- Hotel Parco Aurora 4*
- Hotel San Giovanni 4*
- Hotel Terme Gran Paradiso 4*
- Lord Byron 4*
Please note: Your 4* hotel you will stay in will be confirmed 7 days before your arrival. If you prefer a guaranteed hotel, you can choose to stay in Grazia alla Scanella or Punta Imperatore at the next stage of the booking process. Additional charges will apply, and it is subject to availability.
If your hotel listed above is unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in a similar hotel. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
This is a half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis.
Enjoy the finest Italian tradition to celebrate your love for Italian food on your holiday with an included dinner (excluding drinks) only for stays on 15th August.
Optional excursions —
Pompeii (Entrance fee not included and payable on spot)
Pompeii is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Walking through the cobbled streets of over two thousand years ago, accompanied by an archaeological guide will be a unique and exciting experience.
The ancient Roman city was buried in the ashes of the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. Guests can visit the Forum, the theatre area, the Casa del Fauno, the Casa del Poeta Tragico and the brothel. The walk in the archaeological excavations takes about 2 hours.
Practical Information:
Duration: 7-8 hours approx
Location: Pompei - from Ischia
Languages: Italian, English, Spanish
Start time: 06:15 am
End time: 03:30 pm approximately
Availability: every day
Difficulty: Low
Meeting place: At your hotel in Ischia
Price includes:
- Pickup & drop off at your hotel in Ischia
- Roundtrip transfer from Pompeii
- Tickets hydrofoils
- Live guide or audioguides *
- Bottled water
* During the low season (from November to March), the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced by an audio guide for groups of less than six
Price does not include:
- Pompeii entrance fee
- Lunch
- Personal expenses/- Gratuities
Itinerary:
Pick-up at the hotel (time to be communicated according to the Hotel where you are staying). Boarding with hydrofoil
- 7.10 am - 08:00 Arrival in Naples and appointment at the picnic bar with assistant
- 09:00 Arrival in Pompeii
- 09.15 pm Walking tour inside the ruins
- 11:15 Free time for shopping
- 11:30 Departure from Pompeii
- 12: 30-13: 00 Arrival in Naples and return
- 14:00-14:30 Arrival in Ischia and transfer to your accommodation
Positano & Amalfi Mini Cruise
Add this amazing experience to your trip to explore Positano & Amalfi coasts! Discover the quaint borgo of Positano, with its white-painted houses and terracotta and souvenir shops and enjoy a glass of the traditional Amalfi limoncello on this excursion.
Practical information:
Duration: Approx 9 to 10 hours
Locations: Amalfi and Positano from Ischia
Languages: English
Start time: 08:15 / 08:50
End time: 16:30 / 17:00 approximately
Availability: Thursdays and Sundays from 16/04/2022 to 29/10/22
Meeting place: Your hotel or another meeting place
Price includes:
- Transfer from your hotel to the port of Ischia and vice versa
- Transfer by motorboat to Positano and Amalfi
- 2 hour stop in Positano and Amalfi
Price does not include:
- Entrance fees
- Meals and beverages
- Optional tours proposed by the on-board staff
Itinerary:
After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up and transferred to the port of Ischia (departure from Ischia at 09:20 am to Positano – via Capri – and arrival after two hours).
Your stop in Positano will last about 2 hours. After getting back to the port, as agreed with the onboard crew, your boat will reach Amalfi, once the seat of the powerful maritime republic with the same name and one of the oldest paper production centres in Europe.
From the sea, you can admire the beautiful villas located on the steep slope overlooking the port below. Once landed, you can take a walk through the central square and stop to enjoy a glass of the traditional Amalfi limoncello.
Reach the upper town, up to the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea, in Arabic-Norman style. Your stop in Amalfi will last about 2 hours. Then you will get back to the port, as agreed with the onboard crew, to return to Ischia early in the evening.
Naples Walking Tour with Underground Ruins
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Naples with our Walking Tour with Underground Ruins. Led by expert local guides, traverse the historic streets, soaking in the vibrant culture and rich history of this captivating Italian city.
Delve beneath the surface to explore hidden underground ruins, uncovering a labyrinth of tunnels and catacombs that reveal centuries-old secrets. Immerse yourself in the fascinating past of Naples, discovering its ancient treasures and gaining unique insights into its storied heritage.
Practical information:
Duration: 10 hours approximately
Location: Naples
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
Availability: All year round, every day.
Difficulty: easy
Meeting place: At your hotel in Ischia
Optional activities —
Cooking class in Ischia (minimum 2 people)
Take part in a traditional culinary experience in Ischia and discover the secrets of authentic Mediterranean cuisine, which you can then take home with you.
Practical information:
- Duration: 2-hours
- Location: Restaurant in Ischia
- Languages: English & Italian
- Availability: From Monday to Thursday (the available day will be communicated directly to the hotel
- Difficulty: Low
Price includes:
- Roundtrip transfers from the hotel and return
- 3-course menu from traditional Neapolitan Cuisine with the assistance of an expert chef
- Tasting of the prepared dishes at the table, accompanied by a glass of local wine
- The storytelling of the dishes prepared with references to the connected history, tradition and culture
Price does not include:
- Pick up and drop off service
- Extra meals and beverages
Please note: Any food intolerances should be communicated after booking.
This activity requires a minimum of 2 people to go ahead.
Your journey —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Ischia
Famed for its abundance of thermal springs, sandy beaches, and verdant greenery, the island of Ischia is a world apart from busy Capri, which is located just 30 km away. Still a fairly undiscovered Italian island, here you can enjoy a slow holiday filled with the best local seafood, stunning landscapes, and charming seafront hotels.
A one-hour ferry from Naples drops travellers at Ischia Porto, a bustling seafront town with plenty of shopping opportunities - try some of Ischia’s famed limoncello to get a true taste of this vibrant island. This tiny volcanic island is truly compact - just a 30-minute drive from north to south - meaning it’s possible to experience every part of it during your stay. Enjoy a delicious Ischian meal on the seafront in Sant’Angelo, walk to the picturesque Castello Aragonese, which juts out into the Mediterranean Sea, or bathe in warm thermal waters in Negombo Thermal Park: Ischia has it all!
Capri
The magnificent Isle of Capri emerges from the Tyrrhenian Sea, facing the Sorrento peninsula. It became famous in 1826, following the discovery of the Grotta Azzurra (Azure Cave). Capri is adored by travellers, stars and intellectuals alike, popular with tourists because of its beautifully manicured gardens, impossibly blue sea, and bougainvillea tumbling down the facades of the elegant villas that you will see at every turn.
The Roman emperor Tiberius, who self-exiled on the island was one of the first to remain charmed by it: the magnificent villa Jovis, also known as "palazzo di Tiberio" (Tiberius' palace), a 45-minute walk from the small church of St. Michael, belonged to him.
Procida
Procida may be the smallest island in the Gulf of Naples, but what it lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in splendour. Get your camera at the ready as you wander through picturesque streets lined with pastel-coloured houses that simply beg to be captured on film.
An island filled with locals rather than tourists, in Procida you'll get an authentic glimpse Italian nonnas hanging out their washing, butchers laying out their produce for the day, and fisherman getting ready to head out to sea. Relax, sip on a frothy cappuccino while tasting a local pastry, visit the fifteenth-century walled city of Terra Murata and unwind on Postino beach with dramatic cliffs rising in the background.
