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With two days on Capri, you can enjoy all the island has to offer and still have time to take in nearby mainland highlights such as the resort town of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, home to colorful Positano, historic Amalfi, and scenic Ravello. Here are your options for two seafaring days on Capri.

Day 1: Capri by Land and Sea

**Morning:**Ferries deposit tens of thousands of day-trippers on tiny Capri each summer day, so opt for a morning at sea to avoid the chaos. Private and group boat tours last from a few hours to all day and depart from Marina Grande on the island and the ports of Rome, Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast on the mainland.

**Afternoon:**Capri has plenty to discover by land once the tourists start heading back to the mainland. Walking tours of Capri town cover the piazzetta, Gardens of Augustus, and the Charterhouse of San Giacomo; Anacapri tours take in the view from Mt. Solaro and Villa San Michele. History buffs can visit the island’s Roman ruins, and foodies can have fun with a cooking or gelato class.

**Night:**By far the most beautiful hours of the day on Capri are after sunset. The VIPs leave their yachts to gather for a cocktail in the piazzetta or dine at a table overlooking the Mediterranean in one of the waterfront restaurants, and you can join them or, better yet, leave the bustling social scene behind and opt instead for a private sunset sail with a prosecco toast.  

Day 2: The Amalfi Coast

**Morning:**Capri is just a short sail from Italy’s southern coastline, specifically the dazzling stretch known as the Amalfi Coast. Join a private or group boat tour to the Amalfi Coast to take in its highlights, including Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Full-day tours generally include stops to explore by land and to swim along the coast. 

**Afternoon:**You can also opt for an Amalfi Coast tour by land via Sorrento, taking time to tour this bustling resort town before your ferry back to the island. Browse the artisan shops in the historic center, take in the view from the scenic terrace, and settle in for a drink in the main Piazza Tasso.

**Night:**Savor every moment of your final evening on Capri by fully embracing its la dolce vita atmosphere. Linger over the traditional predinner cocktail in the piazzetta or waterfront dinner along the coastline, dance the night away at a local taverna nightclub, or wander the lanes of Capri town to admire the dazzling designer boutiques.

Capri has been a favorite destination of the international jet set since celebrities like Brigitte Bardot and Jackie O. brought la dolce vita cachet to what had long been a sleepy fishing island. From its dramatic cliffs above the turquoise sea to its designer boutiques surrounding the piazzetta, here’s how to savor Capri in one day.

Morning: Set Sail

The first thing you notice when you set foot on land at Capri’s main port of Marina Grande are the throngs of tourists. Those in the know escape the chaos by setting off on a private or group boat tour to take in highlights such as the towering Faraglioni sea stacks and picturesque grottoes far from the crowds. Choose from among a wide range of boat-tour options, from jaunts that skirt the entire coastline in just a few hours to full-day itineraries that include stops to visit the Blue Grotto and swim. Boat tours depart directly from the island as well as from the mainland ports of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Naples, and Rome.

Afternoon: Explore by Land

The crowds begin to thin after lunch, and this is a good time of day to take in the island’s highlights by land. Join a walking tour of Capri town to visit the piazzetta (Piazza Umberto I), the Gardens of Augustus overlooking Marina Piccola, and the Charterhouse of San Giacomo. In the nearby smaller town of Anacapri, take the chairlift to the top of Mt. Solaro or admire the elegant Villa San Michele. Stroll the scenic Migliera path, or admire the Roman ruins of Villa Jovis and Villa Damecuta. Gourmands can even join a a gelato class and tasting or a cooking class to learn how to prepare island specialities such as ravioli capresi and torta caprese.

Night: Island Romance

If you are staying on Capri after the last ferry departs, lucky you! Savor the most beautiful hours of the day, when the sun sets over the Mediterranean and the island settles into silence. Linger in the piazzetta for an aperitivo, perhaps rubbing elbows with Hollywood stars and international celebrities, then book a table at one of the many waterfront restaurants overlooking the Mediterranean for dinner with a view. Alternatively, set sail on a sunset boat tour with a prosecco toast at sea. Night owls can even dance into the wee hours at the trendy taverna nightclubs. From dusk to dawn, Capri glows with an utterly romantic magic.

Capri is the most famous and popular island in the Bay of Naples, but it is also perfectly located to visit the bay’s other two islands—Ischia and Procida—and to set out for a day trip to the Amalfi Coast’s gem-like towns of Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi. With three days, you can take in the highlights on the islands and coastline. Here’s how.

Day 1: Capri by Land and Sea

To escape the crowds that invade Capri each morning, set off on a private or group boat tour around the coastline from the Marina Grande port and admire the soaring Faraglioni sea stacks and the Blue Grotto. Longer boat tours often include breaks to swim and have lunch at a beachfront restaurant before returning to port. As the throngs disperse in the afternoon, explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri by land, take the chairlift to the summit of Mt. Solaro, and stroll the scenic Migliera path for dazzling views. Savor the peace as evening falls with drinks in the piazzetta, dinner overlooking the Mediterranean, or a sunset sail with prosecco.

Day 2: A Day on the Amalfi Coast

Capri is the perfect jumping-off point to visit the Amalfi Coast, just a short sail away. You can opt for a private or group boat tour directly from Capri to take in the colorful houses of Positano, magnificent cathedral (duomo) in Amalfi, and clifftop villas of Ravello by sea. Otherwise, visit the Amalfi Coast by land with a driving tour departing from Sorrento. Before the return ferry to Capri in the afternoon, however, take time to visit this historic coastal town, known for the artisan shops in its historic center, views across the bay to Capri from the Villa Comunale overlook, and lively cafés in Piazza Tasso. 

Day 3: Ischia and Procida

On your third day, take a day trip by boat to explore the islands of Ischia and Procida, often overshadowed by Capri. Stop first on Ischia to relax in its natural hot springs and visit highlights such as the Aragonese Castle, La Mortella Gardens, pretty resort towns of Casamicciola Terme and Lacco Ameno, and pristine beaches including Sant'Angelo, Maronti, and Citara. Most full-day tours include stops to swim, explore by land, and lunch at one of the island’s many waterfront restaurants. Afterwards, skirt the coastline of sleepy Procida to admire its colorful fishing village, wild coastline, and crystalline waters before sailing back to Capri.