Capri Travel Guide: Your Island Escape to Italy's Glamorous Gem
Capri is a dream holiday destination on the south side of Gulf of Naples in Italy. It is situated on the Tyrrhenian Sea and is a perfect destination to explore the natural, artistic and historical treasures of other islands on the mainland coast and also the Bay of Naples. You can visit all these places in just a few days trip to Capri. Capri is mostly crowded with tourists during summer and is also visited by day-trippers from Sorrento and Naples.
The Capri Island has seven museums, twelve churches and many monuments. Marina Piccola, Giardini di Augusto, Villa San Michele, Punta Tragara, Anacapri, Certosa di San Giacomo, Grotta Azzurra and Monte Solaro are the main attractions of Capri to visit on your Italy travel packages. Of all these, Grotta Azzurra is the most popular and most visited tourist location of Capri. The island charmed Roman rulers, Hollywood legends and also Russian revolutionaries. You can find beautifully colored bougainvillea, designer cafe and boutiques, peeling stucco, grand villas, sun-bleached, and overgrown vegetable plots.
Getting in
The Naples Airport is the nearest airport to Capri. You can take a bus or ferry and reach Capri in 2 hours. The Naples Airport operates flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Trichy.
| DEPARTURE | DURATION | LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 18h, 3 stops | Rs 32,718 |
| Delhi | 15h, 1 stop | Rs 28,434 |
| Mumbai | 14h, 2 stops | Rs 38,779 |
| Bangalore | 18h, 3 stops | Rs 33,033 |
| Kolkata | 18h, 3 stops | Rs 34,113 |
| Hyderabad | 18h, 3 stops | Rs 32,944 |
| Kochi | 20h, 3 stops | Rs 32,774 |
| Trichy | 37h, 3 stops | Rs 55,977 |
Getting out
The Naples Airport operates flights to many nearby countries like Germany, Switzerland, France, Greece and Hungary. You can take a ferry from Capri and reach Naples Airport and then take a flight to any of the nearby countries.
| POPULAR DESTINATIONS | IDEAL STAY | MODE OF TRANSPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3 nights | 7 hrs |
| Munich | 3 nights | 6 hrs |
| Budapest | 3 nights | 6 hrs |
| Zurich | 3 nights | 6 hrs |
| Athens | 3 nights | 6 hrs |
Public Transport
The primary public transport of Capri consists of funicular and orange buses. But the best way to explore the city is by foot. The buses are mostly crowded and you should wait in long queues to board the bus. So it is better to take a leisure walk and explore the island on your own.
Taxi & Airport transfer
You should take a ferry or taxi to reach Capri from the Airport. Taxis are the most exciting way to explore the city. The taxis in Capri are open-top. They can hold up to 7 people and they are cheap and also the best mode of transport if you want to explore the island in a day.
Transport & city passes
There are no daily passes in Capri and so you must get tickets to use the public transport.
Driving & Car rental
It is better to rent a scooter than a car. Most of the streets are small and your rental car should be very small enough. They are also a little expensive. It is really advisable to explore the city on foot or by taxi.
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