The Gulfs' Treasure Islands
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The Gulfs’ Treasure Islands ISCHIA, CAPRI, AMALFI, SORRENTO A sailing cruise between relaxation and culinary discovering the magical places of the Gulf of Naples and Salerno Price Starting from Duration Availability € 1.400 7 days 10 Starts IN -> Ends IN Castellammare di Stabia -> Castellammare di Stabia The Route Check in: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Marina di Stabia, Napoli. Check out: The Following Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Marina di Stabia, Napoli With the sailing tour The Gulfs’ Treasure, you have a 7 day tour package taking you through Castellammare di Stabia, Italy and Procida, Ischia e Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento. The Gulfs’ Treasure is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide and more. Day One: Procida After getting on board we will get to know each other and the skipper having a tasty Italian Aperitif and sailing morning we will have the chance to taste the famous “Lingue di Bue “(Bull’s tongues ) typical Procida pastry for breakfast.through the Napoli Gulf. The skipper first will explain all the main safety procedures and then will present the tour while admiring the beautiful coastline of Caracciolo seafront, the Castles, the Posillipo Hill, Nisida Island and the Pozzuoli Gulf. Once arrived to Procida Island we will moor in the middle of Corricella bay just in front of a stunning little village reflecting the coloured beautiful little houses in the blue waters. After enjoying a relaxing bath under the sunset light we will land and have dinner in one of the famous fish restaurants of the island and order the Calamari ripieni (stuffed squids) or the Lemon Salad. Return on board and stay overnight. Day Two: Ischia Departure for the most beautiful Island of the Flegree Archipelago: ISCHIA. We will sail to reach the S. Pancrazio Bay where we will stop for lunch and some relax. In the afternoon we will spend the time relaxing plunged into the natural thermal pools in the Sorgeto Bay and after we will sail to the port of Forio where we will pass the night. Before dinner we will visit the Cantina Bellavista where we will get to know the famous Ischia wines. After dinner we will walk to the centre of the village up to visit the church of Santa Maria del Soccorso from where you can admire a breath-taking view. Day Three: Capri Wake up and breakfast with typical Ischia-style croissants at the historic Calise bar. Now we are ready to sail to the blue island: Capri! We will go along the north side of the island of Ischia and once dubbed the fortress where Aragonese castle stands unmistakable icon of the island, we will sail heading to the south-east. After an hour of navigation, we will be at the centre of the Gulf of Naples. Behind us Ischia, to our right the city centre of Naples. Our gaze then continues meeting the majestic Vesuvius and on the left the fascinating Sorrento. Still about an hour of navigation and we will reach our destination. Our first contact with Capri will be with the majestic headlight of Punta Carena. Along the south side we will anchor the bay in the small marina bay. Lunch on on board and relax for the afternoon. In the evening excursion to the winery “Scala fenicia” where, while visiting the wine cellar, we will taste the delicious wines and other delicious local products enjoying the silence and the breath-taking views sitting in the terrace. In the evening we will visit the famous Piazzetta and then walk through the characteristic streets always accompanied by the unmistakable scents of jasmine and lemon trees reaching at the end a terrace with a breath-taking view directly on the stacks “Faraglioni”. Day Four: Positano We leave Capri and sail along the divine Amalfi Coast, reaching the islands of “Li Galli” and then Positano. Lunch and afternoon between dunes and sun in the Bay of the Conca dei Marini. Before dark, short sailing to reach the charming village of Amalfi with its unmistakable Cathedral visible from the sea. Dinner in town, visit and overnight stay. Day Five: Amalfi “Lemon Tour”.Guided visit to a lemon grove with explanation of cultivation mode of the “Limone Costa d’Amalfi”. After a welcome drink, the walk follows to the collection centre that takes care of the process of lemons selection and processing and the small craft distillery “Lemon Earth” with the presentation of the production of “Limoncello” followed by tasting of local liquors. Local tastings will be followed.It’s time to get back to the sea and reach another gulf. From Salerno to the Gulf of Naples, passing by Punta Campanella. Along the route, stop in the bay of Recommone. The skipper will lead you to the discovery two particularly interesting caves to get a little cool on summer days. Before sunset we continue our navigation to Sorrento … the slight breeze of mistral will lead us to the entrance of the port. Day Six: Sorrento Immediately after breakfast, ready to explore the narrow streets of the historic centre of Sorrento, where you will become an Italian cook thanks to our Pizza cooking class. Our Piazza Chef will teach you how to prepare this delicious dish. Once back on board, we are ready to sail for a navigation in the bay of Sorrento towards Marina di Stabia after a regenerating dive into Sorrento waters. Day Seven: Pompeii The perfect way to finish this fantastic week is a dive into the ancient past. We have organized a visit to the Pompeii Ruins, just 5 minutes from the Marina with one official guide who will lead you to know the Roman Empire and the sad story of the city of Pompeii. Accomodation All tour are accomadated on board of a luxurious yacht of between 41ft to 52ft. Depending on the crew number the yacht can have 3 up to 5 cabins with 2/3/4 bathrooms. All yachts have spacious and equipped dinette with ovens, fridges and all you need to cook. Exquisite outdoor deck with complete outboard cushions in both the cockpit and the deck at the bow. All the crew, even if numerous, will find space on board, whether it wants to stretch out to the sun after a nice swim, whether they want to stay in the shade of the Bimini maybe after lunch for a nice sleep. Cabins’ allocation is organized at your arrival by our skipper according to the group composition, meaning it is not possible to reserve a specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender, this may mean sharing a double cabin with a double mattress. Everyone including the skipper shares the bathrooms on board. Even if this soultion could appear not intimate, we can garantee you will love to became a part of a new crew, making new friends and sharing the adventure. Comfort, safety and exciting sailing performance are assured! The price includes Location of the boat, accommodation in a double cabin, skipper, mooring fees, gasoil, bed linen and towels, blankets, end cleaning The price DOES not include Attendance Participation Fees (Optional), Food and Drinks, Transfer to and from the Base Board, Hostess Service on Board Escursion Price List (/pax) Scala Fenicia € 30 Lemon tour € 20 .