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BOAT RIDE OF THE TWO GULFS (WITH A PRIVATE BOAT)
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SEVEN-HOUR PRIVATE BOAT RIDE ALL AROUND CAPRI ISLAND AND AS FAR AS POSITANO
DURATION: | 7 hours | |
PRICE: | EUROS 3500 | |
AVAILABILITY: | All-year-round | |
| Two professional local seamen TOUR WITH A PRIVATE BOAT ALL AROUND THE ISLAND OF CAPRI AND THEN TO POSITANO FUEL INCLUDED
ENTRANCE FEE OF THE BLUE GROTTO NOT INCLUDED.
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Meeting with the sailors and the boat on the pier of Capri.
The boat ride includes the tour all around the island of Capri.
Along the coast a lot of different caves (the Green Cave, the Coral Cave, the White Cave, etc.) are. It is possible to stop along the way to approach them. The boat will pass through the natural arch of the Faraglioni Rocks.
Sometimes, if You are lucky, it is possible to sight the typical wild goats of the island. During the boat ride it is possible to see the entrance of the well-known Blue Grotto. If You wish to enter it, the entrance fee is not included, but You can buy the entrance fee directly there.
When You feel like, You can stop the boat and You can have a swim.
Later the boat goes to Positano. Along the way You have the chance to take a photo of the Galli islands, symbol of the Amalfi Coast: one of those isles belonged to the Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Then You arrive to Positano and You can get off for a stroll or for having something in one of the nice restaurants there, on the beach.
Free time and back to Capri.
The boat rental with the sailors lasts 7 hours.
SUGGESTIONS:
Take water, bathing costume, take camera & sun cream. In low season warmer clothing may be required.
THIS TOUR WILL OPERATE RAIN OR SHINE, SO BE PREPARED FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. IF THE SEA CONDITIONS ARE VERY BAD, THE TOUR WILL BE CANCELLED.
THIS FULL DAY BOAT RIDE IN CAPRI AND POSITANO COSTS EUROS 3500.
THE ENTRANCE FEE OF THE BLUE GROTTO IS NOT INCLUDED.
HAVE A GREAT PRIVATE EXCURSION FROM THE PORT OF NAPLES TO NAPLES CENTER, POMPEII, SORRENTO AND AMALFI COAST IN ONE DAY AT A REASONABLE PRICE !!!
Why do not you arrange with us an amazing day in the Gulf of Naples - a private tour (just for you) with a comfortable limousine or minivan with driver and an English-speaking tour guide? We have organized for you a great guided tour to Naples-Pompeii-Sorrento-Amalfi Coast (Positano). Contact us by e-mail info@pompeii.org.uk for further info.
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