Spend the day on the lush green island of Ischia and escape the heat and hustle of Naples. Discover curiosities on every corner and marvel at the natural beauty of the sunken craters, rocky spikes and lava hills of the volcanic island. Catch the ferry from Naples and arrive at the port of Ischia, where you will enjoy an included lunch in a typical Italian restaurant. Use your free time to visit the Aragonese Castle, connected to the mainland by a bridge that has been rebuilt several times over the centuries, as it gets washed away by the sea all the time! Explore the chic village of Sant'Angelo, loved by the rich and famous who want to escape the crowds. Admire the colorful houses of the entirely pedestrianized – and hard to reach – area, and soak up the laid-back Mediterranean vibe of the narrow alleys, ice cream parlors, restaurants and bars with outdoor tables. 

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy exclusive cooking and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, a main course with a side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee).

Distillerie Aragonesi is the first distillery in Ischia. It is an open space that gives our guests the chance to experience the essence of the island, expressed through the on-site artisanal production of unique liqueurs and spirits, obtained from local fruits. Located in beautiful Ischia Ponte, at the foot of the Aragonese Castle, the distillery merges with the historic village thanks to the open space production area and the copper pot still, visible from the street. The tours are designed to give a cultural and artisanal insight into local production techniques, and to offer the opportunity to taste rediscovered flavours of spirits, paired with traditional pastries.

If you want to uncover the secrets of Italian family recipes on your travels, this is a fantastic way to learn the locals' wisdom, which has been passed down in their families for generations. You can visit the local market with your "Cesarina", enjoying the atmosphere of an Italian local market and learning how to recognize the best produce from the land. When you return to your Cesarina’s home, you will attend a private cooking demo where your Cesarina will share the secret of their family cookbook while preparing one of the dishes right in front of you. You will sit at an authentic Italian table and enjoy a 4-course seasonal menu including starter, pasta, a main course with a side dish, and dessert. Drinks included are water, a selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

An unforgettable journey that starts from the sea to retrace the traditions and flavours, culture and architecture of the heart of the Mediterranean Sea: Ischia. The tour starts at the pier of your hotel or the nearest berth, from where our charter boat, together with the guide, will accompany you by sea to Ischia Ponte. Arriving at the foot of the castle, you will be immersed in the history and architecture of the ancient village and guided on foot to the distillery. Here the artisan will host you to reveal the production site and offer you a unique experience of local flavours through a tasting of our craft liqueurs and spirits paired with traditional pastries. The experience will then continue with a guided tour of the Aragonese Castle, which can be followed, at your choice, by an aperitif at The Terrace or dinner at Il Monastero restaurant, in the ancient monastery of the castle. At the end of the tour or dinner, our driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the castle to take you back to the hotel in total comfort.

Cabin Charter 7 day Gulet Cruise in Italy from Salerno to Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sorrento Discover a charming gulet holiday among the wonderful sea waters of the Amalfi, Positano, Capri, Ischia and Sorrento A week sea life vacation on a wooden gulet in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea Weekly Full Board Gulet Cruise from Salerno Come aboard My Bubu, a completely wooden Gulet and spend a wonderful week of Gulet Cruise on the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Sorrento and Ponza. MyBubu Gulet is equipped with all comforts, cabins with private bathrooms, air conditioning, wifi and sports equipment. Boarding is scheduled in Salerno at exclusive port Marina di Arechi at 6:00pm where you will be greeted by the captain with a welcome drink and you will get to know the other guests. In the morning we will leave this wonderful gulet cruise along the Amalfi Coast up to swimming stops along the way and land stops in Amalfi and Positano that you can visit independently or with our guided tours.We will sail along the coast among the most beautiful seaside villages of the Amalfi Coast where you can swim in the crystal clear waters. Thanks to this cruise we will visit all the most incredible wonders of the Mediterranean: Amalfi and Positano the pearls of the Amalfi Coast Capri, which with its elegance will welcome you in an embrace of vibrations Ischia, the largest of the Flegrean Islands and queen of thermal vacation Sorrento a natural window on the cliffs of the bay of Naples Ponza, the undisputed protagonist of the Pontine Islands Notes: Based on the weather and sea conditions, the commander will decide the order of the stages.

Go food shopping in the vibrant local market with a friendly host, and learn how to recognize the best produce of Italy. After you buy some fresh ingredients, you'll head straight to your host's home for an immersive cooking session. Learn how to prepare three of the most authentic local recipes and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by a selection of local wines. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients required to make the dishes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test, and go back home with something more than just souvenirs — classic Italian cooking knowledge that will stay with you for life.

Immerse yourself in a cooking class at a local home, learning the secrets of the most famous dishes of regional cuisine and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, the cook will reveal the tricks of the trade for three authentic local recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, take home Italian cooking skills that will stay with you for life.