The Best of Ischia: Boat Tour Around the Island with Lunch
Description
Start your day at the Port of Forio, where you’ll board a comfortable boat and set sail along Ischia’s stunning coastline. Admire the Bay of Citara and the famous Poseidon Gardens, then cruise past the colorful fishing village of Sant'Angelo and the dramatic cliffs of Sgarrupata. See the historic Aragonese Castle perched on its islet, and discover the secluded Bay of Varulo with its hidden Spiaggetta delle Monache beach. Enjoy stops for swimming and snorkeling, and savor a delightful onboard lunch with aperitif, courses, wine, and limoncello. The tour concludes around 5:00 PM at the Port of Forio, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Ischia’s natural and historic treasures.
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Itinerary
The boat trip begins with a first stop to admire the Bay of Citara, a beautiful bay below Punta Imperatore, where the largest thermal park on the island is located: the Poseidon Gardens.
The tour continues to Sant'Angelo, in the municipality of Serrara Fontana, an ancient fishing village renowned for its myriad of colorful houses overlooking the wonderful crystal clear sea of Ischia.
The boat trip then continues towards Sgarrupata, one of the most spectacular bays on the island, characterized by volcanic rocks that plunge steeply between prickly pears, reeds, and Biancolella and Forastera vines.
Another point of interest is the Aragonese Castle. The old fortress built on the islet opposite Ischia was a strategic outpost for the defense of the island. Today, its unique viewpoint, its history, and its monuments make the Aragonese Castle one of the main attractions of the island.
Enclosed within it, the beach of Varulo, also known as “Spiaggetta delle Monache” (Nuns' Beach), is lapped by a sea that changes from azure to blue, with a seabed rich in Posidonia and marine fauna. A paradise that can only be reached by sea.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Essentials to bring: swimsuit, beach towel, sun protection, hat, and camera
- Know Before You Go: The tour may be canceled in the event of bad weather
- Medicines for Nausea are recommended
Reviews(3)
If you're looking for a guided tour of Ischia historic architecture, skip this one. If you want a full day of fun, music, wine, and lemoncello with a bunch of locals on vacay, you'll love it as we did. What a great fun day!!
Dear Sheila, We're glad you enjoyed our boat tour! We rely on local professionals to create the perfect Ischian atmosphere, and we're thrilled we succeeded this time too. We hope to have you among our passengers again in the future!
We were a family of 15 taking this tour. Upon arrival at the meeting place we were escorted to the boat. Our tour had approx. 22 passengers and the size of the boat was more than adequate. The food and wine served was excellent and plentiful. The tour was a lot of fun overall. We dropped anchor for about 45 minutes in three spots for a swim in warm, crystal clear water which we all really enjoyed. The only reason I haven’t given a 5.0 is because it’s not what I expected. For me, the description implies that the boat docks at several attractions since it indicates a time + “free admission”. In actuality the boat just passes (or drops anchor for a few minutes) the stated attraction while the captain points them out. In hindsight I can understand why docking would be impossible, but it’s just not what I expected. We would definitely book this tour again if we had the opportunity. Compliments to the entire crew.
Dear Paul, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy you enjoyed the tour and that you liked the crew on board. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and knowing you'd take this boat tour again makes us proud.
Wonderful experience great crew and food plenty of exciting activities. Must do. Best time we had in Ischia
Dear Anthony, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy you enjoyed the tour! Our boat excursions are among the most popular, and it's a pleasure to read your positive feedback! We hope to have you among Campania Overland's passengers in the future!
