ITALY BY TRAIN: Ischia Extension

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the Naples Harbour to catch the Ferry Boat to Ischia Island, where you will meet your driver to reach the Hotel. Take this time to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings at your own pace. Alternatively, you can opt to take part in a half-day bus tour of Ischia* where you will get to discover the Island’s most treasured attractions. Overnight stay in Ischia. 

*Optional Half-Day Bus Tour of Ischia: Embark on an excursion through the Island of Ischia situated just 30 km from Naples and one of the best kept secrets of the Mediterranean.

You will get to admire all of the Island’s most coveted attractions including Lacco Ameno, the beaches of Forio, the historic center, Casamicciola Terme, Ischia Porto and the famous botanical garden, La Mortella, before visiting the charming little village of Ischia Ponte. Overnight stay in Ischia. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Why not take this time to relish a replenishing spa treat - ment in one of Ischia’s famed thermal baths, one of the greatest attractions of this island. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional island boat excur - sion*, the perfect way to acquaint your - self with the stunning landscapes Ischia has to offer. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional Island Boat Tour: Tour the magnificent island of Ischia by boat where you will be stopping by its main points of attraction including: Monte Vico Hill, Villa Colombaia, Chiesa del Soccorso, the bays of San Montano, Citara and Sorgeto before unearthing the Grotta del Mago and the Aragonese Castle of Ischia.

A free full hour will be granted for you to wander around the village of Sant’Angelo where you can decide whether you want to take this time to go shopping, sightseeing, or going for a quick dip at a nearby beach.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another full day at your leisure. Take this time to discover Ischia’s array of beaches; from tourist favorites in the north coast to hidden gems in the south. Alternatively, we recommend taking part in our optional excursion to Procida*, the perfect way to acquaint your - self with one of the Phlegrean Islands off the coast of Naples known for its ex - tra large and sweet lemons. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional excursion to Procida: Board a boat to navigate Procida where you will be stopping and going for a dip at various emblematic locations within the island, from Pozzo Vecchio, the fil - ming location of the movie The Post - man, to Marina Corricella and Terra Murate. Later, stop by Procida for a couple of hours to get to know its historical cen - ter where you can visit the Cathedral and the Palazzo d’Avalos.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your final day in Ischia at your leisure. Take this time to feast on the delicious culinary treasures of this region of Italy. Why not try Ischia’s famous ‘Coniglio all’ischitana’ a dish composed of rabbit and vegetables sure to leave your taste buds craving more. Alternatively, we recommend taking part in our optional excursion through Capri where you will get to discover the beauty of this glitzy Italian island. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional Excursion to Capri: Hop on a motor boat en route to Capri where you will get to explore the heart of the island first by foot with the help of a local guide who will take you through the narrow streets of the historical center, the famous Piazzetta and southern coast. Later, enjoy 2 hours at your leisure to further get to know Capri where you can choose to continue your quest by boat and unearth its surrounding caves or walk around the island at your own pace.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the ferry to Naples. Arrive in Naples and transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, set off on a 2-hour walking tour of the city to see its most emblematic sights and landmarks. Visit the Cathedral of San Gennaro, stroll in front of the Royal Palace of Naples, where the great Bourbon kings once resided, and admire the spectacular opera house, Real Teatro di San Carlo! Continue to the main square, Piazza del Plebiscito, to see the Church of San Francesco di Paola before strolling through the beautiful Galleria Umberto I, a historic shopping arcade. See a handful of Naples’ ancient castles, many of which date back to medieval times, and end the tour in the historic center, home to the iconic Spacca Napoli street. The remainder of the day is free to discover the cultural gems and mouth-watering cuisine of Naples at your leisure. Overnight stay in Naples.

Breakfast * at the hotel. Sadly, it’s time to bring your Italian experience to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back.

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.