6 activitati in Ischia, ITALY

"The island of Ischia is the largest of the islands located in the Gulf of Naples and geologically speaking is part of the archipelago of the Flegree Islands.On the island there are several towns, mostly with small and large ports that facilitate communication with the mainland. Pick up from any hotel on the island Ischia and for clients that don't stay on the island meeting point to the Port in the immediate vicinity of the arrival area between 14.00 p.m. and 15.00 pm. Half day roundtrip to the 6 municipalities of Ischia with stops at the beautiful viewpoints of the island, including free time in the picturesque fishing village of S. Angelo; this small village is a pedestrian area, so that you have to walk to it, but when you are there you can admire the Spiaggia dei Maronti (Maronti beach) with its “Fumarole” and Cavascura. After S.Angelo the tour continues towards Forio. Note: For those coming from Naples we recommend to organize with the purchase of the ferry tickets in a way as to be on the island by 14.00 and leave after 19.00"

"You will enjoy an unforgettable afternoon full surrounded by the island’s nature, its natural fountains and the old local traditions. The pick up time from your hotel is foreseen between 02.00 and 02.30 in the afternoon. Our comfortable transfer will bring you to the famous “Nitrodi” fountain in which you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful experience giving your skin an undefined beauty. The very ancient curative tradition of the fountain goes back to the Greek period of our history (8th century B.C.) like the name of the fountain itself, that was dedicated to the Nitrodi nymphs, the same ones that have been mentioned often in all the greek/latin classics from Homer on. Furthermore, between one shower and another, they will offer you a mask of thermal mud, so that you will experience by your own the therapeutic properties of this Golden resources of Ischia. Around 05.30 afternoon we will bring you back again to your hotel with our comfortable transfer. The price includes: transfer service (round trip), entry to the “Nitrodi” fountain, one thermal mud mask. Note: For those coming from Naples we recommend to organize with the purchase of the ferry tickets in a way as to be on the island by 14.00 and leave after 19.00"

"Spend a special afternoon in the gardens of Sir William Walton! Pick up approx at 14.30 p.m from your hotel on the island Ischia and for clients that don't stay on the island meeting point to the Port in the immediate vicinity of the arrival area . Then you will be transfered to the famous La Mortella garden. Free time to stroll around this marvellous place with over 500 different exotic plants, wrested from a gigantic stone quarry of volcanic origin and designed by the eminent landscape architect Russell Page. Discover the museum dedicated to the life of Sir William Walton and the tea house. Let yourselves enchant by the Crocodiles’ cascade, the Birds house, the Thai Sala and the glorious view over Forio. Departure from the gardens at 5.30 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel. Note: For those coming from Naples we recommend to organize with the purchase of the ferry tickets in a way as to be on the island by 14.00 and leave after 19.00"

"One of the main attractions of Ischia is certainly the Aragonese Castle as a recognition symbol of the entire island. The fortress is located on a small island surrounded by the sea and connected to the rest of the island through a concrete jetty that is 200 meters long. A visit of the Aragonese Castle is a must during a stay on the island in order to comprehensively understand the origin and the history of Ischia. Pick up from your hotel at around 9:00am and transfer by minibus to the historical center in front of the castle where our guide will be waiting for us. The access to the castle is a tunnel dug by Alfonso I of Aragon around 1447. Once on top of the fortress you can visit the Church of the Immaculate Conception (XVIII century), whose dome dominates the entire Castle, the Convent of the Poor Clares with its cemetery (XVI century), the panoramic terraces of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception on the north-western side, the Assumption Cathedral (XIV century) that saw in 1509 the fantastic wedding between Ferrante d'Avalos and Vittoria Colonna, the Crypt of the Cathedral (XIV century) with frescoes of the school of Giotto, the Church of St. Peter Pantaniello (XVI century) with its characteristic hexagonal plan that has been attributed to the architect Barozzi Jacopo known as Vignola, the Path of the Sun, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (XVI century), the panoramic terrace of the olive trees on the eastern side, the political prisons (XVIII century) that hosted the heroes of the Italian Risorgimento. You can see also from outside the donjon, the gothic access arches of the Greek Basilian Abbey, the remains of the Sun Temple, the defensive bastions, the riflemen and the parade square with the church of S. Barbara as well. After the visit we will enjoy a short walk through the ancient village of Ischia Ponte to return to the meeting point of our minibus for the transfer to your hotel. Note: For those coming from Naples we recommend to organize with the purchase of the ferry tickets in a way as to be on the island by 9 am and leave after 13.30 pm .

"Spend a special afternoon in the gardens of Sir William Walton! Pick up approx at 14.30 p.m from your hotel on the island Ischia and for clients that don't stay on the island meeting point to the Port in the immediate vicinity of the arrival area . Then you will be transfered to the famous La Mortella garden. Free time to stroll around this marvellous place with over 500 different exotic plants, wrested from a gigantic stone quarry of volcanic origin and designed by the eminent landscape architect Russell Page. Discover the museum dedicated to the life of Sir William Walton and the tea house. Let yourselves enchant by the Crocodiles’ cascade, the Birds house, the Thai Sala and the glorious view over Forio. At 5.00 o’clock a lovely concert is held in the museum of the garden (April-June and September-October). Departure from the gardens at 6.30 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel. Note: For those coming from Naples we recommend to organize with the purchase of the ferry tickets in a way as to be on the island by 14.00 and leave after 19.00"

"Procida, the smallest of the Neapolitan islands, is also the least frequented by tourists who often prefer to spend their holidays on the most famous and worldly Capri and Ischia. Yet, precisely for this reason, it has maintained its identity and its authentic characteristics more than the others, making it a perfect destination for a relaxing and peaceful stay, outside the most common routes of mass tourism It is time to get know better the little sleepy island of Procida that you have certainly seen when you came from the mainland to Ischia. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the harbour where you meet the guide. See connection to Marina Grande di Procida, the main harbour of the island. Our sightseeing tour begins with the micro taxis until reaching the highest part of the island, the “Terra Murata”, the place in which was situated the prison (penal servitude) and the Abbey of St. Michael the Archangel, with a breathtaking view of the Golf of Naples. The tour goes discovering the particular fishermen's harbour “Corricella”, in which you will admire the architecture of the island., the inner areas of Procida, with its wonderful lemon gardens and black tuff beaches. The taxi tour will end at Marina Grande where we continue to Ischia by ferry. Once at Ischia you will be transferred to your hotel. Note: For those coming from Naples we recommend to organize with the purchase of the ferry tickets in a way as to be on the island by 14.00 and leave after 19.00"