UNTOLD CAPRI

The isle of Capri glistens in the distance from the mainland. We leave the hustle and bustle of Sorrento behind us and travel by private luxury boat to the island where our adventures begin. Relax on the boat deck as we speed towards the island, its rocky cliffs gleaming in the distance. On arrival we’ll be whisked away to our haven in the sun – a beautiful boutique property in Anacapri set in a lemon grove.

Once we’ve settled in, we join our local guide for an orientation walk around the pretty town of Anacapri. Here we soak up the local atmosphere, and admire the white washed walls and draping flowers for which the island is known.

After our wander through town it’s time for a very special welcome aperitivo and dining experience in a beautiful garden with some friendly faces you may know if you listen to our Untold Italy podcast. To the sounds of traditional musicians we enjoy a five course degustation style meal with local flair. Admire the sandal making techniques of master leather work artisans and taste the region’s olive oil.

Day 1 Inclusions:

• Hotel: Charming boutique style hotel in Anacapri

• Meals: Evening welcome aperitivo, private dining experience in a beautiful garden

• Activities: Guided tour of Anacapri, sandal making demonstration, olive oil tasting

• Transfers: Private boat from Sorrento to Capri

After a delicious breakfast, we’re going to discover why Capri was so beloved by the ancient Roman Emperors who built villas on the island to escape the chaos of Rome. For millenia, people have been transfixed by the island’s natural beauty – the rugged, dramatic mountainous terrain in contrast to the azure blue Tyrrhenian Sea. We’re going to the top of Capri – Monte Solaro – for stupendous views not seen by many visitors. 

Arriving by chairlift we stop to soak up the views and then make our way to a celebrated villa to admire its small but mighty collection of rare antiquities. Then it’s time to descend back down to Anacapri on foot via the serene Cetrella Valley – a peaceful natural wilderness beloved by the locals. We’ll enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in the forest and enjoy the views before returning to our hotel for time to relax.

In the evening we toast the Ancient Romans and their love of the island at an iconic terrace with incredible views before a delicious dinner in a beautiful lemon grove.

Day 2 Inclusions:

• Meals: Breakfast, Gourmet picnic lunch with wine, Aperitivo, Dinner with wine
• Activities: Guided walking tour of Villa Monte Solaro and the Cetrella Valley
• Hotel: Charming boutique style hotel in Anacapri

Without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Capri is to see the island by boat. We’ll join our private luxury vessel for an unforgettable trip around the island, stopping to admire the soaring cliffs and ducking into inlets and small grottoes. If the tides and weather permit we’ll enter the famed Blue Grotto so you can bask in delight in the sapphire hues of this world famous natural wonder.

With time to swim (if you choose) and snacks on board, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the beauty all around you. Until, that is, we zoom through the Faraglioni rocks with the wind in our hair. Your charming captain will explain the legends and lore behind the iconic rock formation and other mysteries of Capri.

Discover one of the most jaw dropping views of the world from the summit of Monte Solaro. We take the chairlift here from Anacapri and make our way down its slopes, through the Cetrella Valley, stopping to enjoy the views and a gourmet picnic prepared by Michel’Angelo Capri. This beautiful meander through Capri’s natural beauty is what has drawn visitors to the island for centuries. With fresh air in your lungs and sea breezes in your hair, make your way back to the villa for an afternoon nap or swim.

We return to Marina Grande and have time to discover Capri town where the world’s rich and famous gather to pose and shop. You’ll have time to explore on your own before returning to our hotel to relax. It’s a hands on dinner tonight as we learn to make traditional Caprese dishes together over a glass or two of local wine with our friends from cooking school Michelangelo Capri. When you make them at home, the taste will transport you instantly to Capri

Day 3 Inclusions:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with wine, Dinner with wine tasting
• Activities: Boat tour of Capri including Blue Grotto (if weather and tides permit), Cooking class
• Hotel: Charming boutique style hotel in Anacapri

No trip to Capri would be complete without spending some time at one of the island’s classic beach clubs. After saying a fond farewell to our hotel in Anacapri and perhaps picking up some last minute souvenirs, we head to the beach for some relaxing in the sun, a dip in the sea and a leisurely final lunch together.

In the late afternoon we return to Sorrento by private boat with full hearts and sweet memories of one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Day 4 Inclusions:

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with wine
• Activities: Beach club visit
• Transfers: Private boat transfers to Sorrento

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