Sorrento Trip Overview
Depart from Sorrento on board a comfortable boat for a day of relaxation, discovering two beautiful islands in the Gulf of Naples: Ischia, the so-called “Green Island” for its lush vegetation, a beautiful spa resort, rich in bays and dream beaches, and Procida, recently chosen as Italian Capital of Culture 2022, which enchants visitors with its vibrant colors and its unspoiled natural beauty. You can relax under the sun, dive from the boat and snorkel in the clear waters, but also spend some free time both in Ischia and Procida, exploring the two characteristic villages by land.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Sorrento, Italy
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
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What to Expect When Visiting Sorrento, Campania, Italy
Depart from Sorrento on board a comfortable boat for a day of relaxation, discovering two beautiful islands in the Gulf of Naples: Ischia, the so-called “Green Island” for its lush vegetation, a beautiful spa resort, rich in bays and dream beaches, and Procida, recently chosen as Italian Capital of Culture 2022, which enchants visitors with its vibrant colors and its unspoiled natural beauty. You can relax under the sun, dive from the boat and snorkel in the clear waters, but also spend some free time both in Ischia and Procida, exploring the two characteristic villages by land.
Itinerary
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Stop At: You Know!, 80063, Sorrento Italy
Pick-up from from your hotel or from a close meeting point and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Parco Letterario di Nisida, Via Nisida Isola di Nisida, 80124, Naples Italy
During the boat ride from Sorrento along the Gulf of Naples, you will see in the distance the small island of Nisida, the Phlegraean Fields, up to Capo Miseno, the extreme point of the Phlegrean peninsula.
Pass By: Castello Aragonese, 80077, Ischia, Isola d’Ischia Italy
Upon arrival in Ischia, we will start the tour around the island from the Maronti beach, the longest on the island (almost 3 km); then we will stop at the Green Cave, an incredible natural cave carved into the rock, inside which the light, reflecting into the water, creates a play of colors and shades of green. Right here we will stop to swim and snorkel, before heading to the Aragonese Castle, the symbol of the island in the world:
a majestic fortress that stands on a huge rock, connected to the East side of the island by a bridge of 220 meters.
Stop At: Ischia, Ischia, Isola d’Ischia, Province of Naples, Campania
We will, then, stop at the port of Ischia for 3 or 4 hours of free time, in which you can explore the island on your own, maybe on board one of the iconic microtaxis (three-wheeled Apecar), a fun and unique way of touring Ischia and discover the main points of interest.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: The Port of Corricella, Via marina di Corricella, 80079 Procida Italy
Marina di Corricella, a wonderful village famous worldwide for its multicolored houses; the bay of Chiaiozza and much more. Also in Procida, we will stop for a swim in one of the many bays along the coast.
Pass By: Riserva Naturale Statale Isola di Vivara, Procida Italy
The tour continues towards Procida. While sailing around the island, we will stop to admire: the islet of Vivara;
Pass By: Terra Murata, Procida Italy
Terra Murata with the former prison of Palazzo d’Avalos;
Stop At: Procida, Procida, Province of Naples, Campania
In Procida, you will have 1 or 2 hours of free time to visit the island by land in total autonomy.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Piano di Sorrento, Piano di Sorrento, Province of Naples, Campania
Finally, we will leave Procida and return to Sorrento, with the final limoncello tasting.
Upon return to the port of Piano di Sorrento, the driver will take you back to your hotel or to the meeting point.
