Marina GrandeStory N° 42
Capri & the Blue Grotto
Three island days off the Sorrento peninsula — Blue Grotto by rowboat, Faraglioni from a wooden gozzo, dinner above the Piazzetta.
The itinerary.
3 days · 11 stops
Friday
Day One
Cross from Naples or Sorrento, funicular up to Capri Town, slow afternoon at the Piazzetta and Augustus Gardens, dinner with the Faraglioni at sundown.
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Funicolare from Marina Grande to Capri Town
3-minute funicular climbs the cliff to the Piazzetta — single tickets on arrival, classic cog-wheel approach
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La Piazzetta (Piazza Umberto I)
Capri's living room — clock tower, cathedral bells, four caffès facing each other; aperitivo at Caffè Tiberio
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Giardini di Augusto & Via Krupp
Terraced gardens with the canonical Faraglioni viewpoint, then the closed-off Via Krupp hairpins dropping down to Marina Piccola
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Da Paolino
Dinner under the lemon trees in Marina Grande — ravioli capresi, totani e patate, the linen-strung lemon ceiling paolinocapri.com
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Hotel
Capri Palace Jumeirah — Anacapri's grandest hotel, pool wing with private steam grottos jumeirah.com
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Getting around
- From Naples: SNAV/NLG fast ferry from Beverello → Capri ~50m (~€25 one-way)
- From Sorrento: Caremar/NLG → Capri ~25m (~€18 one-way) — most scenic crossing
- On the island: walk + funicular + small electric taxis; no rental cars allowed for visitors
Saturday
Day Two
Full island boat day — Blue Grotto first, Faraglioni next, swim stop at the Green Grotto, two-Michelin lunch at Il Riccio.
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Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)
Sea cave entered by a 1m-wide opening — local rowboats only, calm sea required, light bounces off white sand floor turning the water electric blue. Go at 9:00 opening before queues form
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Faraglioni di Capri
Three limestone sea stacks off the southeast — boats pass through the natural arch of the middle one, cruise lap circles all three
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Grotta Verde
Less famous than Blue but actually swimmable — opens directly to the sea, mid-day swim stop on most circuit boats
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Il Riccio Beach Club
Two-Michelin-star beach club below Capri Palace — seafood degustation, sea-cut pool, candy-room dessert ritual capripalace.com
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Hotel
Capri Palace Jumeirah jumeirah.com
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Getting around
- Book a private gozzo (wooden boat) from Marina Grande — ~€350 half-day for 4–6, captain handles Blue Grotto timing
- Or join a shared 2h cruise with Capri-Bateau or Laser Capri — ~€40/person, groups of 12
- Wear a swimsuit + light cover; sea-spray on most legs
Sunday
Day Three
Anacapri morning — chairlift up Monte Solaro for the Sorrento peninsula view, Villa San Michele's loggia, ferry home.
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Monte Solaro Chairlift
13-minute open chairlift from Anacapri's Piazza Vittoria up to 589m — best 360° view on the island, Sorrento peninsula and the Faraglioni below
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Villa San Michele
Axel Munthe's house above Anacapri — Roman columns, Egyptian sphinx on the loggia, cypress garden over the Bay of Naples villasanmichele.eu
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Casa Rossa, Anacapri
Pompeian-red 19th-century house turned small museum — Roman relics, hidden mid-Anacapri main street
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Hotel
Capri Palace — checkout after the spa morning
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Getting around
- Anacapri → Marina Grande by ATC bus ~20m, or taxi ~15m (€30)
- Ferry Capri → Sorrento ~25m, Capri → Naples Beverello ~50m
- Sundays in summer: book outbound ferry early — last 17:00 sailings sell out
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Capri & the Blue Grotto?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 11 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Capri & the Blue Grotto cost?
Luxury — €600+ per day per person; expect signature hotels and reserved access.
Where do you stay during Capri & the Blue Grotto?
Capri Palace Jumeirah — Anacapri's grandest hotel, pool wing with private steam grottos is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Capri & the Blue Grotto itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 11 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Marina Grande.
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