The Aragonese Castle...

...the excursion foresees a visit to the castle built by the Aragonese, once connected to Ischia by a drawbridge. You will then follow the paths that lead to the cloister belonging to the Clarisse nuns and to their cemetery, as well as to the ancient cathedral of Ischia. Here, in the crypt, you will find fresco paintings of the School of the master Giotto. The Borbonic prisons and the millstone paths lead to the small island’s highest point, where you can admire the Gulf of Naples. The excursion ends with a visit to the armour and torture museum.

Museum of Saint Restituta...

...walking along the enchanting main street of Lacco Ameno, from where you can admire the famous “Mushroom rock”, an enormous green tufa rock situated in the middle of the sea, you reach one of the most ancient archaeological findings of the island: the statue of Hercules. At the Church devoted to Saint Restituta, who is the Patron Saint of Lacco Ameno and the most important religious figure of the island, you will find the sanctuary built upon ruins dating back to various historical ages: a cemetery, workshops and a kiln for the making of ceramics from the Greek times, ruins of a basilica from early Christian age, and at the top the church dedicated to Saint Restituta, a sign of the modern age.

Botanical garden “La Mortella”...

...at present judged as the most beautiful botanical park in Italy by the “Guide of great Italian Gardens”. Owned by the famous English composer Sir William Walton and today run by his wife who lives inside the park’s villa, the patron being Prince Charles. The visit is guided by an expert who will show you rare and unique plants that originate from many parts of the world. It is also possible to sip an original English tea in a paradise atmosphere among orchids and coloured hummingbirds.