Port of call: Ischia
ISCHIA - Full description
| CODE: IS01 | ISOLA D'ISCHIA HD |
| DURATION | 5 Hrs Approx |
| TRANSPORT | DELUXE COACH/MOTORBOAT |
| GUIDE | INCLUDED |
| ENTRANCE FEE | INCLUDED |
| MEAL | EXCLUDED |
| NOTES |
A suggestive lightship of red bricks welcomes the visitors to Ischia, the biggest island of the Partenopean archipelago. Also known as "the green island of the Southern seas" thanks to its exotic and uncontaminated scenarios.
The sightseeing will depart from the main port, driving along the panoramic roads of the island, touching all following sites:
Barano
Site of Maronti thermal baths, to whose its waters the Romans attributed miraculous qualities.
Serrara Fontana
A stop will be done here at a local "belvedere", from where guests will be able to view the typically fishing village of Sant'Angelo,
with its golden vineyard, spreading gently over a hill-side. They will then proceed to:
Forio d'Ischia
There is an excellent production of wine in this area of the island.
The guests will view the church of Santa Maria di Loreto, with its two bell towers next to they will admire the imposing Torrione,
one of the 12 towers built in defence of the inhabitants of the island, built in the late 14th century.
They will also be driving through Lacco Ameno, with its emerging "mushroom rock" and Casamicciola, with its thermal spa, and finally return to Ischia Porto, where there will be free time for shopping and strolling along the busy streets of the main commercial centre of the island.