Enjoy a pleasant day exploring the highlights of Anacapri and Capri, the two towns located on the verdant Island of Capri. During the excursion, you will take walking tours of both towns to learn about the history of the island and its major monuments. You will also have time at leisure for optional activities such as visiting Villa San Michele in Anacapri, hiking the local trails that span the island, boarding a rowboat to admire the famous Blue Grotto or enjoying a chair lift ride to the top of Mount Solaro for beautiful panoramic views of the island and the sea. Spend some time in the Piazzetta, considered to be the heart of Capri's social life, then stroll the small streets and enjoy shopping at the local artisan workshops. No matter your interests, there is plenty to keep you occupied during your visit of this one-of-kind island filled with beauty.
Length: approximately 8 hours
Available: from April to October - everyday
Departure time: at 8:00 am
Meeting place: in Sorrento's city center, to be advised
Available in the following languages: English
Tour Highlights: Capri and Anacapri - Blue Grotto (optional)
Price includes: Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach; Jetfoil return tickets; English-speaking tour escort and local guide; Local taxes and service charges.
Price doesnt include: Villa San Michele entrance fees (approximately 5 euro per person, 2012 price); Blue Grotto boat tour; Lunch.
Detailed itinerary:
Your day will begin with a boat ride from Sorrento to the Port of Capri and a 20 minute bus ride to Anacapri, where you will enjoy a guided walking tour of this beautiful village and some free time to visit Villa San Michele, built on the ruins of a home belonging to Emperor Tiberius and filled with antiquities from Egypt and Rome (Optional visit, not included). We will take another minibus to the center of Capri where you will enjoy a guided walking tour of the town's narrow streets and hidden gems. The guided tour ends in the Augustus Gardens, where you will be able to see the villa of Golden Age movie star Gracie Fields. Afterwards, you will have 2 hours of free time to enjoy the town and the famous Piazzetta, known for its shopping and delicious outdoor cafes. You may also enjoy taking a boat ride to the Blue Grotto, the famous sea cave that is illuminated in a unique blue light (Optional activity, not included. Sea conditions may not permit access), or perhaps a ride on the chairlift to Mount Solaro (Optional activity, not included). Your day will end meeting up with your tour guide at the port, where you will take the ferry back to Sorrento. Expected arrival in Sorrento in the evening.
General conditions:
The tour will be not run in the event that sea conditions do not permit navigation. In this case your reservation will be postponed to another day for the same tour if available, an alternative available tour of comparable standards or you would receive a refund.