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Tuscan Islands
7-Day Sample Itinerary
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At
the beginning of Cilento coast, dominated by the historical
centre, with a feudal castle accessible through a beautiful
door, it represents one of the most important and lively place
of Cilento. A small harbor, a traditional and conforting hospitality,
the charming beach of Trentova bay contribute to feature Agropoli
as important seaside resort.
Day
1: Agropol i- Amalfi:
lush Mediterranean flora, superb seafood, delectable local wines,
and panoramas of sea and sky that defy description. Local craftsmen
and artisans keep alive the local traditions; making fine handmade
papers, colorful ceramics and limoncello
- the local lemon liqueur.
Day
2: Amalfi -Sorrento
Sorrento stands on a dramatic line of 150 foot cliffs, looking
north across the Bay of Naples and it was originally a Greek
village. Its name is derived from the mythical song of the mermaids.
The very position of the town, built on a high plateau protected
by the sea, is typically Greek. According to early Greek legend,
it was at Sorrento that Ulysses heard the tempting song of the
Sirens, those nymphs who labored long hours to seduce and shipwreck
passing sailors.
Day 3: Sorrento
- Ischia island
Ischia, the 'green' island. The
most beautiful and biggest island in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia
is one of the most famous seaside and touristic spa centres
of Italy and the world. Into the harbour area is the trading
part of the town and another important area is that one around
the "Castello Aragonese"
which is called "Ischia Ponte", a picturesque ancient
fisher's village. The evocative Ischia's harbour was originally
the crater of a volcano now extinct and sunk which originated
a lake.
Day
4: Ischia - Capri
The "heart" of Capri is Piazza
Umberto I: a small, closed-off square resembling a courtyard.
Around the square there is the ''Torre dell'Orologio'', or Clock
Tower, possibly the belltower of the old cathedral; the municipal
offices (located in the former bishop's residence); a series
of stores and cafes; and to the left, the San Stefano church.
Day 5: Capri
- Acciaroli
A tiny harbour with clear, deep blue water completes the picture
of this simple but picturesque little town which even the celebrated
American writer Ernest Hemingway chose for a short charming
stay.
Day 6:
Acciaroli - Agropoli
Day 7: Disembarkation
This is a sample itinerary. You have
many choices of router and anchorages, or you may want to linger
at favorite places. Our Charter Coordinators and base staff
are happy to help you plan your ideal cruise.
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The
Amalfi Coast.
The coastline
just south of Naples, known as the Amalfi Coast, is undoubtedly
one of the most beautiful in the world. It as an inherent natural
beauty characterised by very steep, rocky hillsides falling sheer
into the sea, and the local villages, untouched by modern architecture,
which used to be dedicated to fishing, have retained all their centuries-old
charm. Capri and Ischia are islands nearby, both of extraordinary
natural beauty.
Argopoli,
pearl of Cilento, land of myth and nature. The geographic position
of Argopoli is barycentre between Capo Campanella and Capo Palinuro.
It is an ideal starting point for sailing tours towards the various
landingplaces and islands strewn in the Gulf of Napoli and along the
Costiea Cilentana, famous for its unspoiled natural beauties
and its important arcaeological and historical vestiges.
Sailing along
these coasts means to follow the footsteps of Ulisse, the Homeric
hero, who resisted the song of Siren Leucosia, who was transformed,
then, into a rock, Punta Licosa, and of Enea who in return
from burning Troy he lost here his loyal helmsman Palinuro.
WEATHER &
WIND
The prevalling
wind in the summer is from W - NW. There will frequent be SE winds
around Capraia, Elba and the mainland coast down to Giannutri, and
frequent periods of calm. Often there will be a light W or SW wind
at night. In the spring and autumn there are frequent local squalls
around the islands, usually easily spotted as a ragged black line
of cloud, thogh they do not normally last for long.
WHAT THERE
IS TO SEE:
- The 'Castello
Aragonese: The Aragonese Castle is the most impressive historical
monument of Ischia. The castle stands on a volcanic rock connected
to the island by a bridge built in 1438 by Alfonso of Aragon.
- The gardens
of Augustus:
The gardens belonged to the villa of Friedrich Alfred Krupp, son of
the founder of the German steelworks who residenced in Capri at the
end of the last century.
Built on the ruins of ancient Roman structures, the gardens were donated
by Krupp to the Town of Capri, which later named them for the Roman
emperor. In a corner of the garden, a statue of Lenin by sculptor
Manzu was erected to commemorate his stay in Capri.
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Amalfi by
night: The impressive night club L'Africana and the lighted
beach of the Il Pirata disco are integral parts of Positano's night
life.
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The Emerald
Grotto: One of the most famous and most visited caves in the
area. The sunlight, passing through an underwater cavity and shining
through the seawater, creates a blue reflection that illuminates
the cavern.
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