CAPRAIA ISLAND: DAY TRIP

Meeting of the participants at the agreed place and time and departure with G.T. bus. Arrival in Livorno, embarkation on the ferry-boat bound for the Capraia Island belonging to the Park of the Tuscan Archipelago and therefore very important from the naturalistic point of view of the land and sea flora and fauna (navigation 2H30). Disembarkation at about 11.30 and start of the visit of Capraia a true pearl of the Mediterranean Sea, rock ground with the unequivocal volcanic origin. The tour leader will make an interesting introduction and description of the different aspects of the island; stop for visiting the Church of the Assunta. Stop for LUNCH FREE or in restaurant with a basis of fish (optional to reserve at the time of registration). In the afternoon the visit goes on, we will reach on foot the very particular high-located village - for those who don’t want to walk, possibility to take a mini-bus that plies up and down the island (ticket to be paid on place). In the little square there is the big church of San Nicola and of Sacro Cuore di Gesù whose internal ornaments surely deserve to be visited for their historical interest bound to special events of the island. Still at the top, outside visit of the FORTE SAN GIORGIO with the powerful bastions, the sentry-boxes, the millstones, the well and the collection channels. At the end free time available for further visits or bathing in really clear waters. Possibility to make a tour by motor-boat for an about two-hour long excursion for discovering little coves and small bays (optional excursion to be bought on place) with stop for bathing in crystalline waters. Return to the port, short stop and embarkation on the ferry-boat. Arrival in Livorno and return foreseen late in the evening. Return to the starting point.

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Indicative programs can be personalized on request, by individuals and little groups.

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