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From Naples: Island of Capri Full-Day Tour with Lunch

1. From Naples: Island of Capri Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Sail to the island of Capri from Naples on a hydrofoil. Explore the colorful streets of Capri and see the Piazzetta and the Gardens of Augustus. Hear the history from your guide and enjoy a traditional lunch. Be picked up at your hotel or other agreed meeting point in Naples and transferred to the port. At the port meet the professional guide who will accompany you on your visit to the enchanting island of Capri. The hydrofoil ride to Capri will take around 40 minutes. The first stop on your guided visit to the island is Marina Grande. Head up to Anacapri by minibus, a short and fun trip that affords marvelous views. Take a stroll in the famous Piazzetta, known as the lounge of the world, and the place to be seen for movie stars and VIPs since the times of la dolce vita in the 1950s and 60s. Your guide will tell you all about the island and its history and lead you to the Gardens of Augustus, and along the charming Via Camerelle, Via Tregare, and to the village center. Stop for lunch at a typical local restaurant, where you’ll enjoy the pleasant and refreshing local flavors. After lunch you’ll take in the celebrated views of the Faraglioni, a sight cherished even by Roman emperors. At the end of the visit the guide will accompany you back to Naples, where a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or meeting point.

Naples: Day Trip to Pompeii and Capri

2. Naples: Day Trip to Pompeii and Capri

Enjoy a tour of contrasts on a combined 8-hour day trip from Naples to Pompeii and Capri. Stroll around the ruins of a former city of the Roman Empire, and then join the jet set on a glittering jewel of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Following a pick-up from your hotel in Naples (main hotels only), or from the Cruise Terminal or Napoli Centrale train station, drive to Pompeii, approximately 25 minutes along the highway. Upon arrival, an archaeologist guide will lead you around the site after your skip-the-line entrance. See the most significant buildings to build a picture of life in the Roman Republic, such as theaters, the Forum, Stabian Baths, House of the Faun, and House of the Tragic Poet. Return to Naples and climb aboard a hydrofoil for a 45-minute sea crossing to the island of Capri. Here, your guide will take you to the funicular that leads uphill through lemon groves from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta. Enjoy some free time to shop, and stop for a coffee at the Gran Caffè Vuotto. Wander the narrow streets to find boutique fashion stores and local craft shops. Enjoy panoramic views from the belvedere of the Gardens of Augustus. Look across at sights such as Via Krupp, Mount Solaro, the Bay of Marina Piccola, and the Faraglioni sea stacks of Capri. Return to the funicular to board the hydrofoil back to the port of Naples. From the port, cruise passengers can walk back to their cruise ship, while hotel guests will be transferred by minivan to their hotels.

From Naples: Capri Day Trip with Lunch

3. From Naples: Capri Day Trip with Lunch

Begin your day with pickup from select Naples hotels, the Naples train station, or your cruise ship terminal. Head to the harbor, where you'll board a hydrofoil boat. Glide across the blue waters on the 40-minute journey to Capri.  Transfer from the boat to an air-conditioned vehicle and drive to the scenic town of Anacapri and have an hour of free time to explore. Get suggestions on what to see and during your free time from your guide.  Purchase a boat to the famed Blue Grotto, or travel to the top of Monte Solare via chairlift for panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. Spend your free time strolling the Villa San Michele, which built on ancient ruins. Reunite with your guide at a local restaurant for a traditional 3-course lunch. Stretch your legs afterward with a guided walk to the Gardens of Augustus, where you'll spot the Faraglioni rock formations and admire view of the Mediterranean Sea.  After a full day of sightseeing, your trip will conclude with transportation back to Naples port where a driver will be waiting for you in order to take you to your hotel.

From Pompeii, Castellammare, Vico Equense: Capri minicruise

4. From Pompeii, Castellammare, Vico Equense: Capri minicruise

In the morning you will be picked up and transferred to the port. You will spend your time on board reaching Capri surrounded by the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Gulf of Naples, dominated by the volcano Vesuvius. The tips and the entertainment of the tour leader on baord will make you learn more about the territory. During your leisure time on the island, you will have the possibility to visit the major attractions: the famous “Piazzetta Umberto I” and the magnificent Gardens of Augustus, the historic centre of Anacapri, with the chairlift up to Mount Solaro, the highest point of the island! During the panoramic cruise of the coast, you will be accompanied by a tour leader to know more about the limestone caves, like the Marvellous Grotto, the White Grotto and the Green Grotto. You will pass through the famous Arch of Love of the Faraglioni rocks and sail along Villa Curzio Malaparte on a rocky promontory . Don’t miss the opportunity to take a souvenir picture. In the afternoon, you will be accompanied to the starting point.

From Capri: Best Of Tour Including The Blue Grotto

5. From Capri: Best Of Tour Including The Blue Grotto

This tour takes you on a discovery of the island of Capri. After being collected at Pier 23, head to the Blue Grotto by bus and go inside by rowing boat. Marvel at this a natural sea cave on the side of the mountain, 65 meters long and 28 meters wide more or less. Later, visit the village of Anacapri, located 1,800 feet above sea level. Here, you can take a chairlift to Monte Solaro, spend your time exploring Villa San Michele and the Axel Munthe Gardens, you can enjoy of the lunch in a typical local restaurant. Later, visit the famous Piazzetta in Capri, where you can admire the amazing views out over the gulf. Walk along the most beautiful street until the August Gardens. Here, you can see the famous Faraglioni, the distinctive rocks. End your tour by taking the funicular (cable car) ride for the return to Marina Grande.

From Naples: Full-Day Tour to Capri and Anacapri

6. From Naples: Full-Day Tour to Capri and Anacapri

Join this full-day tour from Naples to discover the island of Capri and the town of Anacapri on it. Hop on a hydrofoil to get there before taking a guided walking tour of the island and having the option to enjoy a boat tour. After pickup from a range of pickup points in Naples, transfer by land to the port. Once there, board the hydrofoil and cross the Gulf of Naples, admiring the majestic Vesuvius and learning about the area from your guide along the way. Upon arrival, visit the major attractions in Anacapri during the walking tour. Explore the historic center of Anacapri, the famous “Piazzetta Umberto I,” and the magnificent Gardens of Augustus. If you like, take the chairlift up to Mount Solaro to admire the island from the highest point of view. Browse the local shops for opportunities to try the famous limoncello from the island. In the afternoon, you can choose to have free time to continue your exploration of the island by land or join an optional boat tour around the island at an additional cost payable on the day. If you take the boat tour, marvel at the beauty of Capri's coast with your guide. See limestone caves like the Marvellous Grotto, the White Grotto, and the Green Grotto. Sail along Villa Curzio Malaparte and pass through the famous Arch of Love of the Faraglioni, the symbol of the island. At the end of the day, you will return to the starting point in Naples.

Sorrento: Capri and Anacapri Tour w/ Via Camerelle & Gardens

7. Sorrento: Capri and Anacapri Tour w/ Via Camerelle & Gardens

The guided tour on the most picturesque island in the world. Let Authorized guides tell you of the mythical charm and its natural treasures through the writings and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet your guide at the Sorrento Port and boarding on fast jetfoil to Capri. Once on the island you will catch a minibus with your guide to reach Anacapri which is located on the top. After a guided tour of Villa San Michele that hosted the famous Swedish doctor Axel Munthe, you will have free time at leisure. The second stop of the tour will be Capri. A walking tour along the famous Via Camerelle, arriving until Augustus’s Garden. Stopping in the famous “Piazzetta” having free time, making shopping or visiting the blue grotto if you wish with the tour guide. Return to Sorrento by Jetfoil at about 4.30 pm.

Capri Day Trip from Naples with 3-Course Lunch

8. Capri Day Trip from Naples with 3-Course Lunch

Join the rich and famous and spend the day on the glamorous island of Capri, considered one of the pearls of the Mediterranean. Board the boat in the Port of Naples and sail across the Tyrrhenian Sea to explore the island at leisure. Take the chairlift to Monte Solaro to get the best panoramic views of the island. Enjoy a 3-course lunch with drink at a restaurant, and then continue your visit according to your interests. Use the time to marvel at the pre-historic sea stacks of the Faraglioni rocks from the Gardens of Augustus. Visit the town of Anacapri to find boutique stores selling famous Italian fashion brands and much more.

Capri and Anacapri: Sea and City Sightseeing Tour

9. Capri and Anacapri: Sea and City Sightseeing Tour

Start the sightseeing tour with a pickup from the meeting point and transfer to the port. Depart from Capri in the late afternoon. During navigation, cross the Gulf of Naples, dominated by the majestic Vesuvius. From the port of Marina Grande, hop aboard a boat for a tour around the island (if option selected). Enter the Marvellous Grotto, the White Grotto, and the Green Grotto. Along the way, admire the Natural Arch, the Villa of Curzio Malaparte, the Lighthouse of Punta Carena, and the Faraglioni, passing through the famous Arch of Love.  During the walking tour of Capri and Anacapri, visit the main attractions and stop for lunch in a typical restaurant on the island. Visiting the shops, you can taste the famous limoncello. You will also have free time for shopping. Have the chance to explore all the major points of interest of the island, such as La Piazzetta, the square which is the meeting point of the jet-set crowd worldwide. Once you arrive at the port, be transferred back to the starting point. Departure from Marina Grande will be in the late afternoon.

From Naples: Capri Island Full-Day Tour

10. From Naples: Capri Island Full-Day Tour

Cruise on a hydrofoil boat to the famous island of Capri and experience a fun-filled day in the sun on this unforgettable island adventure. The tour includes hotel transfers, a minibus tour on Capri, and a light lunch. Pickup from your hotel in Naples or the closest meeting point and take the hydrofoil from the port. Glide on the boat to Capri to first explore Anacapri, where you have time to walk along its charming streets and enjoy a light lunch. Next, make your way to Capri's main square, the Piazzetta di Capri, also known as Piazza Umberto I, one of the main landmarks on the island. From here, head to the famous Augustus Gardens overlooking the turquoise sea, and the iconic rock formations jutting out of the water known as faraglioni in Italian. Get back on the hydrofoil for a relaxing return journey to Naples, where you'll arrive at 5:20 PM, giving you enough time to enjoy your evening in the city.

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This was a perfect tour. We enjoyed the island tour and cruise, the views were breathtaking. It was a day of funs and thrills, really amazing

Giusy was so so amazing!! We had an amazing time and she really cared about our experience

Excellent tour!!! Our guide Teresa was wonderful, excellent!!! Thank you so much!!!!

Awesome place, very nice guide and a place which is must when you are in Naples

the very expert guide... the very positive experience... totally recommended