Day trip to the Amalfi coast and Ieranto bay with hybrid boat - Eco-friendly tour

The first eco-friendly tour to discover one of Italy's most memorable destinations: the Amalfi coast. Navigate in total silence and zero emissions and discover the infinite beauty of the Amalfi coast by sea, with stops for swimming and some free time both in Positano and Amalfi.

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Duration
8 hours

Available
Every day

Small Group
Max 8 people

Pick-up
Hotel in Sorrento

Start time
8:30am

The first eco-friendly tour to discover one of Italy’s most memorable destinations: the Amalfi coast, deemed an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape by Unesco. On board of an elegant “gozzo” with hybrid engine technology, with an experienced skipper and just 8 guests, you will discover the most beloved coastal towns in the world, you will be able to swim and snorkel in the clear waters and enjoy some free time both in Positano and Amalfi. But above all, thanks to the hybrid boat, you will enjoy exclusive access to the Bay of Ieranto, a natural paradise that is part of the Marine Protected Area of Punta Campanella, and therefore inaccessible to boats with diesel engine. Navigate in total silence and zero emissions and discover the infinite beauty of the Amalfi coast by sea.

Tour program of the Amalfi coast and Ieranto bay boat tour – Eco-friendly tour:

Pick-up from your hotel or from a close meeting point and transfer to the port of Piano di Sorrento.
Departure to Amalfi, sailing along the Sorrento coast. Along the way you will admire: the ancient fishermen village of Marina Grande, the ruins of a roman villa near Bagni della Regina Giovanna, the natural waterfall that flows from the rock, and, above all, thanks to the hybrid boat, you can enjoy the exclusive access to the Marine Protected Area of the Bay of Ieranto, which is inaccessible to other boats with diesel engine.
Sailing along the Amalfi coast. Along the way you will admire: the island Li Galli, Nerano, Praiano, the Fjord of Furore and the Emerald Grotto (except if the Grotto is closed due to bad sea and weather conditions).
There will be a couple of stops for swimming and snorkeling, and a relaxing break with snacks and drinks offered on board.
Stop from 1 to 2 hours in Amalfi to visit the ancient Maritime Republic and stop from 1 to 2 hours in Positano to explore the “pearl” of the Amalfi coast.
Departure from Positano to Sorrento with limoncello tasting.
Return to the port of Piano di Sorrento and transfer to your hotel or to the meeting point.

The price includes: Pick-up from/to hotel – Professional skipper English speaking – Dry snacks – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The price does not include: Entrance ticket to the Emerald Grotto (€ 5.00 per person).

Do not forget: Swimsuit – Beach towel – Sunscreen – Sun hat – Camera.

Maximum: 8 people on board.

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The Ieranto bay

The name Ieranto derives from the Greek “Ieros” or “sacred” : here near Punta Campanella stood the temple of the Goddess Athena and here Homer placed the Sirens who enchanted Ulysse. Today the sacred atmosphere is still breathed walking on waves of rock, in front of panoramic views that open into a sudden blue. The Ieranto bay is a strip of land that stretches from the fishing village of Nerano to almost churning out Capri. Ieranto is now owned by FAI, the national fund for the environment, which often organizes guided tours. Access to the area is always free.

Li Galli

Seen from above it looks like a dolphin, in reality Li Galli is a small archipelago formed by three islets that overlook between Capri and Positano. It is currently privately owned and can therefore only be visited by invitation, but the less fortunate can admire it from afar by boat. The archipelago consists of the Gallo Lungo (which is the largest island), the Rotonda and the Castelluccia. The whole area is part of the marine protected area of Punta Campanella. It is also known as the Sireneuse because according to legend it was once inhabited by mermaids, who enchanted the sailors in transit with their songs. Always according to mythology only two ships were able not to sink against the rocks: that of Ulysses whose story is told in the Odyssey of Homer and that of the Argonauts who saved themselves thanks to Orpheus. It is also said that the name Li Galli derives from the iconography of the sirens, that, in archaic greek art, are not half woman and half fish but rather half woman and half bird. The archipelago was discovered in the 1920s by Russian dancer and choreographer Massine. At that time Li Galli was covered by Roman ruins and was uninhabited and he made a villa there thanks to the architect Le Corbusier who also built a theatre. On his death, Li Galli was bought by a Russian dancer, Rudolf Nureyev, who had the dream of creating a dance school. His premature death prevented him to realize this dream and in 1988 the island remained uninhabited again. Now it is owned by an entrepreneur from Sorrento, who rents the residences on the island for private parties or receptions.

Positano

Positano, the place where like the mermaids hosted on the island of Li Galli, never ceases to seduce those who come here. Positano seen from the sea looks like a shell, streaked with different colours. From the green of the Lattari Mountains, which crown it, to the white pink and yellow of its Mediterranean houses, the silver grey of its pebble beaches and, finally, the blue of its sea. On the coast of Positano there were beautiful villas during the Roman period, as evidenced by some remains at the Church of the Assumption. When in 1260 it was sacked by the Pisans, it changed its town-planning to a defensive end, becoming similar to Amalfi with narrow streets, houses climbing on the rock fortifications and watchtowers. From every point of the village you can admire the multicoloured majolica dome of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, which houses the icon of the Black Madonna dating back to the eighteenth century. Curiosity: the name of Positano comes from the legend. It is said that the painting of the Madonna was on board a ship, which, because of the good wind, could not in any way resume the sea. The sailors at one point heard a voice saying “pose,pose” or “stop there, in that place” and that was how they approached the shore. The people of Positano, who gave the name to the town from this event, took the picture and brought it to the Church of San Vito, patron Saint of Positano, which no longer exists since ‘600. They left it there but in the morning miraculously the painting disappeared and was found near the sea, on a “mortella” tree. Thinking of a miracle because the painting had arrived in that place alone, the people of Positano began at that point the construction of the new Church dedicated to Mary Assumed.

Praiano and the Fjord of Furore

The village of Praiano, scattered between the coast and the mountain, offers inviting and peaceful beaches and above all here is the only beach of the Amalfi Coast illuminated by the sun until sunset. Bordering Praiano is the village of Furore, with its famous fjord where every year, on the first Sunday of July, there is a spectacular diving competition. The Fjord of Furore is one of the most fascinating places on the Amalfi Coast. It consists of a deep crack in the rock and is crossed by the Schiato stream that flows fast from the Agerola plateau. These deep coves and overhanging rocks are typical of the landscapes of Northern Europe and also Furore takes on the typical connotations of those fairytale landscapes, but blending them with Mediterranean smells and atmosphere. As in every place of enchantment, here too there are legends. Local legend has it that the Devil himself went to Furore and the inhabitants, who did not like his presence, proved to be inhospitable with him. The devil then going away, thought of leaving a “memory” near Agerola, but by mistake he cleaned himself with the most aggressive of nettles and escaping screaming furiously slammed his feet marking that stretch of road. Historians say, however, that the town, formerly called “Terra Furoris”, takes its name from the sound of waves that crash furiously on the rocks of the small fjord. In the past the Fjord of Furore was home to factories where paper was processed and, going down to the Valley, there is still the old spreader where it was dried. Since 1997 it has been included in UNESCO as a World heritage site and has also recently joined the club of the “most beautiful villages in Italy”.

The Emerald Grotto

The Bay of Conca dei Marini is a very characteristic area because it houses a series of white houses and a very particular and charming port. If once the area was the economic hub, thanks to the rich fishing and the presence of a trap, today the place attracts many tourists and sea lovers. Precisely in this area is located, for example, the famous Emerald Cave that every year is stormed by many tourists who visit Amalfi and its surroundings. The existence of the cave was unknown until 1932, when a fisherman named Luigi Buonocore by chance discovered it. The merit of this fisherman is really enormous, since he brought to everyone’s knowledge a wonderful space for tourist and scientific purposes. The cave is in fact a magical kingdom, where light takes on wonderful and fairytale connotations: when the sea is calm and the sun is high, the cave appears magical thanks to the reflections that the light is able to generate. It is possible to visit the cave by accessing it from the state road 163, with elevator and staircase, or by sea with a raft that allows the entrance into the cave. In addition to the crystal clear water, you cannot help but be struck by the walls of the cave. The rock has in fact been “worked” by time, sea and air and the result is a kind of low-reliefs, but also stalagmites and stalactites that can only amaze. In 1956 an underwater nativity scene was set up inside the cave and every year a group of divers lay down votive symbols inside the cave itself. One last curiosity: if you wondering why the cave has this name, know that it comes from the emerald colour that the water reflects throughout the area, due to an underwater crack from which the sunlight comes out.

Amalfi

According to a legend, the town takes its name from Amalfi, a nymph loved by Hercules who was buried here at the behest of the Gods. Surely inhabited by the Romans, who had fled to the Lattari Mountains to escape the Germanic and Lombard invasions, it was a camp for the defense of the Byzantine Duchy of Naples. The city enjoyed a privileged relationship with Byzantium for the ability of the Amalfi people in maritime trade. The unique architecture of white houses, the mild climate almost all year round and the characteristic craft shops make it a perfect tourist destination chosen by thousands of tourists. Amalfi is a city of about 7000 inhabitants, rich in history and art and gives its name to the Amalfi Coast, famous throughout the world and since 1997, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the most famous monuments there is certainly the Cathedral of Amalfi in Arabic-Sicilian style dedicated to St.Andrew, patron Saint of the city. The Dome was built next to the oldest Basilica, which in turn was built on the ruins of a temple. The interior of the Dome, with its coffered ceiling, is characterized by a central nave and above, on the altar, there is the canvas of the Martyrdom of St.Andrew. Inside the crypt is the body of St. Andrew, the first disciple of Jesus and patron Saint of Amalfi. The Cloister of Paradise is part of the Cathedral of Amalfi, in fact from the atrium of the latter you can access one of the most famous and interesting buildings of the entire Amalfi Coast. Its construction dates back to the years between 1266 and 1268 as a cemetery for the illustrious and well-off citizens of the noble families of Amalfi and housed their sarcophagi. Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast await you with their pastel-coloured villages overlooking the blue, the inlets, the fjords, the mountain paths with unforgettable views, art, history and traditions and of course food and wine.

Day trip to the Amalfi coast and Ieranto bay with hybrid boat – Eco-friendly tour

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Day trip to the Amalfi coast and Ieranto bay with hybrid boat – Eco-friendly tour

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