Silversea Luxury Cruises To Capri

Discover one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world, providing dramatic and detailed evidence of an early Roman civilization that was destroyed in a moment. Pompeii is legendary for its incredibly well-preserved ruins, mostly due to the nature of the volcanic ash that killed all in its path. Explore these ruins, discovered in just 1748 when the site was discovered.

Travel to Pompeii via hydrofoil and cruise to through the Gulf of Naples to arrive at your coach in Naples. From there drive 30-40 minutes takes to the excavated town of Pompeii. As you drive, look in the distance for a glimpse of Mount Vesuvius. Though this dangerous volcano has not erupted since 1944 it is still active.

Pompeii Ruins

Buried for centuries, the ruins of Pompeii provide insight into the life of a bygone era, with detailed remnants of daily life such as electoral propaganda and even risqué jokes depicted on the walls of houses.

Meet your guide upon arrival in Pompeii, and tour the ancient streets in this unparalleled chance to learn about the historical events and the tragic demise of the city and its 20,000 people. The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. surprised the population of this prosperous provincial capital and resort town, burying it under 20 feet (6 meters) of ash and pumice stone, yet preserving an entire city.

City Tour and Lunch

On your tour explore the artwork and mansions of Pompeii's wealthy residents, who retreated to Pompeii for its relative peace away from the turmoil of Ancient Rome. On your exclusive tour inside the excavation sites, see the interior of several homes and places of business bearing numerous paintings and inscriptions, including notices about wine sales, apartment vacancies, upcoming events, political announcements, and even personal love notes.

Walk amongst the institutions of formerly vibrant Pompeii, including the open and covered theaters that seated thousands, the Forum - central to daily political life - and the Stabian Baths, still breathtakingly exquisite in their design and decoration despite their ancient and ruined state.

Wind through the endless pathways filled with fascinating buildings, some of which are still decorated in their original marble facades, preserved frescoes and beautiful tile mosaic images. After your visit to this unforgettable site, dine on lunch at a local restaurant and reflect on all you saw over a glass of wine.

Scenic Drive to Sorrento

Return to your coach and drive one hour to Sorrento on a route that offers splendid views of the immaculate, colorful coast full of brilliantly painted cliff-top homes and buildings that appear to have been born directly from the rocky cliff. At the Sorrento pier, board the scheduled hydrofoil for the cruise back to Capri and your ship.

Please note: This tour takes place entirely on-foot and involves extensive walking on cobblestones and uneven surfaces. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who use a wheelchair. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended and guests should expect a significant amount of sun exposure. Due to the amount of walking, this tour is not recommended for toddlers under the age of three. Professional cameras and tripods are not permitted inside the Pompeii excavations.

Discover Capri, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, with its stunningly blue bay studded with the famous faraglioni (sea stacks), its jagged coast peppered with beautiful flowering trees and manicured buildings. This 4.5-hour excursion provides you with an opportunity to explore the interior of this island and all of its charms on foot.

Drive 30 minutes to the center of Capri town to begin your guided walking tour for a total of two miles of walking approximately. Enjoy seeing the Piazzetta, a compact and lovely place that serves as the central hub of the town and is considered the most fashionable squares in the world. Do some window shopping as you walk down Via Camarelle, teeming with high end luxury boutiques that offer some of the most opulent shopping in the Mediterranean.

Walk as far as Punta Tragara for breathtaking views of the Capri Bay and the Faraglioni Rocks. Your walk concludes with a walk along cobblestone streets to the Augustus Gardens, which offer more beautiful panoramic views as you stroll amongst beautifully maintained and lush gardens, a true paradise on earth.

At the end of your extensive and lovely two-hour walking tour, relax and enjoy an aperitif by a beautiful panoramic rooftop overlooking the Bay of Capri. At the conclusion of the tour you have the option to follow your guide for the transfer back to the ship or you may return later on your own, staying a bit longer to enjoy the charms of Capri.

Please note: This tour involves extensive walking (approximately two miles) on cobblestones, uneven surfaces and stairs. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for guests who use a wheelchair. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended and guests should expect a significant amount of sun exposure. Due to the amount of walking, this tour is not recommended for toddlers under the age of three.

Enjoy a day of pleasure and beauty on this exclusive tour that provides unique views of the Capri and Sorrento coastlines, from your private wooden motorboat. After a swim in the Bay of Nerano, get changed and transfer to the Michelin-rated restaurant 4 Passi for a memorable dining experience to cap off your unforgettable day in Capri.

Capri Coast Boat Tour

Tender ashore and board your private motorboat to launch you on this exclusive tour of the Capri coastline, with its stunningly blue bay studded with the famous faraglioni (sea stacks), its jagged coast peppered with beautiful flowering trees and manicured boulders. See the gorges, grottoes and outcroppings covered in Mediterranean flora.

An estimated 850 plant species exist on the island of Capri, some of them dating back to ancient Rome, with Tarantine Myrtle, Sarsaparilla and Acanthus transplanted to the island. See thriving olive and citrus trees as well as vineyards and vegetable gardens.

On your 1.5-hour cruise glide past Tiberious Villa, where the Emperor Tiberius is said to have ruled from during the last 10 years of his reign. Pass the entrance of the famed Grotto Azurra (Blue Grotto) as well as Capri's famous beaches in the "Marina Piccola" and the "Bianca Grotto."

Grotto Azurra (Blue Grotto) Discovery

Weather permitting, enter the cavern of the Blue Grotto and experience its spectacularly bright blue waters for yourself. This part of the tour requires boarding a smaller rowboat to enter the narrow cave mouth. The grotto's intense blue color and otherworldly glow is breathtaking to see in person.

Sorrento Coast and Lunch at Michelin-Rated 4 Passi

After this unique experience, proceed to Sorrento Coast, an immaculate, colorful coast full of brilliantly painted cliff-top homes and buildings that appear to have been born directly from the rocky cliff.

Arrive at the Bay of Nerano for the chance to enjoy lunch at the Michelin rated 4 Passi restaurant. Your expert sommelier welcomes you and introduces you to the restaurant's best wines from its antique wine cellar, where you enjoy an aperitif. The cellar is dug out of the tufa (volcanic) rock, and well-stocked with the finest Italian and international labels. Enjoy a delicious 4-courswe lunch with local wine.

After lunch, re-board your private motorboat and return to your ship (1-hour trip).

Please note: This tour involves minimal activity and can accommodate individuals with limited mobility, but it cannot accommodate individuals confined to their wheelchairs. There are a few steps and individuals must be able to board and disembark the vessel. The motorboat is not accessible to scooters or wheelchairs that do not fold. Children must be at least three years old and accompanied by an adult. Comfortable flat non-slip shoes are recommended and guests should expect a significant amount of sun exposure. This trip is not recommended for guests who experience motion sickness. Blue Grotto visit not guaranteed and is dependent on tide and conditions of the day. Restaurant subject to change.

Experience the luxury of Gulf of Naples with a helicopter tour, a visit to the hidden Blue Grotto, a stroll through the opulence of Capri, lunch at the 5-star Grand Hotel Quisisana and a guided tour of the Augustus Gardens overlooking Capri Bay.

Helicopter Tour of Gulf of Naples

Tender ashore and transfer via private taxi to the helicopter terminal. Receive your safety briefing and take off on a memorable tour of the breathtaking Gulf of Naples. Take in the spectacular panorama of steep cliffs and picturesque villages. Fly over the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, excavated towns destroyed by Mount Vesuvius's cataclysmic eruption in 79 A.D. Close by is the symbol of the Bay of Naples, Mt. Vesuvius, the still active volcano which features a lava river formed by the last eruption in 1944.

Blue Grotto

Arrive at Capri and transfer to a rowboat at the Blue Grotto's boat dock, for a visit inside the famous cavern. Weather permitting, enter the cavern of the Blue Grotto and experience its spectacularly bright blue waters for yourself. This part of the tour requires boarding a smaller rowboat to enter the narrow cave mouth. The grotto's intense blue color and otherworldly glow is breathtaking to see in person. In case of very bad sea conditions, an alternative to visiting the Blue Grotto is a visit to Axel Munthe's residence in Anacapri, or the popular chair lift to Monte Solaro.

Tour of Capri Town and Lunch at Grand Hotel Quisisana

Drive to Capri town and walk through the well-known Piazzetta, a compact and lovely place that serves as the central hub of the town and is considered the most fashionable squares in the world. Walk to the 5-star Grand Hotel Quisisana for a three-course lunch, choosing from the menu of the day, including the exquisite local wine.

Augustus Gardens

After lunch there is the option to take a guided walking tour along Capri's cobblestone streets to the Augustus Gardens, which offer beautiful panoramic views of the Bay of Marina Piccola as you stroll amongst beautifully maintained and lush gardens, a true paradise on earth. Look for the Faraglioni rock stacks that stud the stunning blue waters.

At the conclusion of the tour meet your guide and the transfer back to the pier via private taxi.

Important note: Due to local Customs rules, the photocopy of passport of all participants is required to take part in this tour. Please provide it to Shoreconcierge@silversea.com within 72 hours prior to the excursion's date.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival in the port. Cancellations received after this deadline will incur penalty charges of up to 100%, which will be billed to guest's shipboard account. Although the space is limited, a minimum number of guests is required. The helicopter seats up to four persons. Capri Town is open to pedestrian traffic only, and requires an extensive amount of walking on uneven surfaces, and up and down hills. The visit inside the Blue Grotto is subject to weather and sea conditions. In case of very bad sea conditions, the Blue Grotto visit is replaced by a visit to Axel Munthe's former home in Anacapri, or the chair lift to Monte Solaro. This tour may be operated on the reverse order. This tour involves approximately a mile of walking over uneven and hilly terrain. Children must be at least twelve years old. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and to be prepared for significant sun exposure. Capacity on this tour is extremely limited; book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Experience the splendid sights, landmarks and shopping of Capri during this memorable, half-day excursion to Anacapri and Capri Town.

Anacapri

After tendering ashore, meet your guide, walk to the mini-bus station and board a local mini-bus for the scenic drive up to Anacapri. Located at 1,000 feet (305 metres) above sea level, Anacapri is the highest village on the island. Upon arrival at Anacapri's central square, you may opt to take a guided stroll to the 18th-century Villa San Michele. This villa's beautiful, hand-painted majolica tile floor depicts an 18th-century vision of the Garden of Eden.

Monte Solaro

Alternatively, near the main square, you may opt to board the chair lift for a thrilling ride and breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples en route to the peak of Monte Solaro. During your visit to Anacapri, some free time is also made available for independent shopping and exploration before re-boarding the mini-bus for the drive to Capri Town.

Capri Town

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the main centre, including the Piazzetta, Via Camerelle and the Augustus Gardens, which offers panoramic views of your surroundings and the famous Faraglioni Rocks.

Afterward, some free time is made available to browse the numerous boutiques and souvenir shops at your leisure before meeting your guide and returning to the pier. If you opt to remain in the town centre for additional shopping and exploration, you may obtain a funicular ticket from your guide and return to the ship at your leisure.

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.5 miles (about 2.4 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the minibus and approximately 30 steps at the sites visited. Anacapri and Capri Town are pedestrian-only. Expect crowds and lines at the mini-bus and funicular stations. Some mini-buses are air-cooled. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.

Explore Capri at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 12 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.