Afternoon Bus Tour of the Island of Ischia
Description
The tour of the island by minibus is undoubtedly one of the most recommended excursions during the first few days of your holiday to fully grasp the essence of the island, characterised by the perfect fusion of sea and mountains, man-made landscapes and wild nature, spas, wellness, history and culture. We begin with hotel pick-up and then set off to discover the six municipalities that make up the island, with more or less brief stops in the most evocative corners, amidst enchanting views and characteristic villages. In particular, a slightly longer stop (about 1 hr) is made in the picturesque village of Sant'Angelo, an ancient fishermen's dwelling, now a small elite pearl with its small square overlooking the small harbour, surrounded by small restaurants and luxurious boutiques. At the end of the tour, you are released back to your hotel, probably with new ideas for discovering the island at its best, with the memory of unforgettable scenery.
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Itinerary
Island of Ischia
Forio, also known erroneously as Forio d' Ischia, with its ca. 13 km of territory is the largest municipality on the island. According to Jasolino, a 16th-century doctor, the name Forìo derives from Fiorio as, after the destruction of many villas and castles, it flourished being the largest on the island, well fortified with twelve towers, with artillery, and with many valuable people; other scholars believe instead from phoros (fertile), others from the Greek chorìon (village).
Lacco Ameno with the Bay of San Montano, enclosed like a shell between Monte Vico and Monte Zaro. The view is lost in infinity, caressed by the blue sea and the rocks that are home to dense vegetation of Mediterranean pines, chestnut trees, carobs, oaks and broom. Stop for about 5 minutes
The municipality of Casamicciola Terme is located on the northern side of the island of Ischia. From a historical point of view, it represents the municipality on the island with the oldest tourist vocation.
The municipality of Serrara Fontana is so called from the towns of Serrara (main town) and Fontana, along the slopes of Mount Epomeo, about 360 m above sea level with a predominantly agricultural economy. However, the municipal territory is also made up of other hamlets and villages. The most renowned is Sant'Angelo, a small fishing village: it is one of the most beautiful and fascinating places on the island and has become a leading, almost exclusive tourist centre. It is no coincidence that the so-called Torre di Sant'Angelo, an enormous tuffaceous boulder linked to the rest of the island by a small isthmus, is today the symbol of the entire mountain municipality. Stop for 1h at the village of Sant'Angelo
The municipality of Ischia stretches along the north-eastern coast of the island and for those coming from the mainland, it is the first municipality and also the main centre of the island of Ischia. Its surface area is about 9 square kilometres and it has a population of about 16,000 inhabitants.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The exact pick-up time from each hotel will be communicated 2 days before the excursion. Pick-ups from hotels start between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., depending on your hotel. For customers coming from Naples, we recommend a return ferry departure from 19:40. Please note: Some hotels are not accessible by bus, so we will provide you with the exact meeting point 2 days before the excursion.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
Experience recommended for those who have little time and want to understand how to move and what to see in Ischia. Michele is a friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional guide. Exceptional pickup service at the hotel!
We leave around 2 PM, so it can be a bit warm, but there is air conditioning on the buses. Guide Giuditta is friendly and very knowledgeable. Driver Ilaria is skilled in the curves, and there are many of them. We made two stops, one in Sant'Angelo for about an hour.
Poor organization! I would never book through this portal again. First, I was advised that it was not the right choice for us, then "okay," and in the end, they did not come to the meeting point!
Comfortable bus and good to see round the entire island. Lovely viewpoints and a very pleasant stop in Sant Angelo. Expected a bit more information about the island. Used google translate as tour only available in Italian.
The Driver who also provided the commentary was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! He made all the difference!
It was a great way to see the island and especially, to get to Sant'Angelo. We went around the whole perimeter of the island.
A wonderful trip around the island, taking in the sights from the interesting rock formations, to the incredible views and the winding narrow roads full of history. The driver was marvellous and the guide excellent. NB: This tour is conducted in Italian. If you don't understand Italian fluently you'll miss a lot of interesting points, but you'll still have a very enjoyable tour.
The driver/guide Vinicio was truly great, very friendly, punctual, and very informative—really impressive!
Even though the guide spoke Italian, he spoke like he was in a huge hurry to get the tour done and over. A bit repetitive at times. Dropped as the end of the tour and didn’t wait for our connecting driver. Had to wait 30 mins to get a lift back to the hotel.
Very good driver drives! Good the Pulmann Right time for stops Lovely and very colorful places
