Trip Itinerary · Summer 2026

Ischia
a Mare

25 June – 6 July 2026  ·  Napoli & Forio d'Ischia, Italy

8nights on Ischia·3in Napoli
Primary Accommodation ☀️ Sun & Shade

Day by Day — click any event for details & links

Booking References
Lufthansa · Heidi · 24 Jun inbound · return TBC 6 Jul
YUL–MUC–NAP & return (rebooking in progress)
↗ Manage
7OTLBS
Vueling · Marshal · 25 Jun outbound
VY2013 GRX 14:35→BCN 16:05 (7F)
VY6504 BCN 17:30→NAP 19:30 (2F)
↗ Manage
NNLINN
Palazzo Pandola - Luxury Suites · Napoli
25–27 Jun · Duplex Suite · Heidi
Via Benedetto Croce 23 · Check-in 14:00
↗ santachiarahotel.com
6378393908
Alilauro Ferry · both
27 Jun Beverello 10:50→Forio 12:05 · 1200TJLFM
5 Jul Forio 11:20→Beverello 12:20 · 1100THSKT ✓ rebooked
🎫 Outbound 🎫 Return (5 Jul)
Alilauro
Hotel Umberto a Mare · Forio
27 Jun – 5 Jul · 8 nights · Sea View
Via Soccorso 2 · Check-in 13:00–17:00 · PIN 3312
↗ umbertoamare.it
5783.030.187
Ristorante Umberto a Mare · 27 Jun 19:45
Terrace · confirmed by Marco Regine
↗ umbertoamare.it
Confirmed
West Coast srl · Boat tour · 28 Jun
10:00–17:30 · Ischia & Procida
🎫 Open booking PDF
#340669093
Ristorante Saturnino · 30 Jun 19:30
2 persons · 15-min grace period
↗ ristorantesaturnino.it
Confirmed
Ristorante Da Ciccio · 1 Jul 12:30
Outdoor table · Ischia Ponte
↗ TripAdvisor
Confirmed
Ristorante Pietratorcia · 2 Jul 19:45
À la carte · vineyard · Forio
↗ ristorantepietratorcia.it
Confirmed
Puro by Unico Relais · Napoli
5–6 Jul · PERLA room · both (2 adults)
Calata San Marco 4 · Check-in from 14:00 · €159
↗ purobyunicorelais.com
HM-0011
easyJet · Marshal · 6 Jul
EJU7158 NAP 15:45→BCN 17:45 (3A)
↗ Manage
KCCXCKQ
Vueling · Marshal · 6 Jul return
VY2016 BCN 20:30→GRX 22:00 (2A)
↗ Manage
SJCB4Z
Still to Book
Sunset & Dinner Guide
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All bookings & places · in date order

Hotel · Ischia
Hotel Umberto a Mare
✓ Booked — Conf. 5783.030.187
AddressVia Soccorso 2, Forio d'Ischia
Dates27 Jun – 5 Jul · 8 nights
RoomSuperior Double Sea View · Non-smoking
Check-in13:00–17:00 · PIN 3312
MealsBreakfast included · served on sea terrace
On-site★ Michelin restaurant Umberto a Mare (Nov 2025)
↗ Official website ↗ Hotel & restaurant details ↗ Booking page 📞 +39 081 997171 ↗ Google Maps
Restaurant · Forio, Ischia
Ristorante Saturnino
✓ Confirmed · 30 Jun 19:30 · 2 persons
AddressVia Soprascaro 17, Porto di Forio
Phone+39 081 998296
Note15-min grace period. Fish-forward menu, 220+ wines, harbour views.
HistoryFounded 1946 by American Philip Dakin who fell for the island
Guide★ Michelin Guide listed
↗ Official website ↗ Reserve a table ↗ View menu ↗ Michelin Guide 📞 +39 081 998296
Boat Tour · Forio, Ischia
West Coast srl
✓ Booked · #340669093 · Sun 28 Jun
BoatGozzo Fratelli Aprea 750 Open · 7.5m
Time10:00–17:30 (start 10–11 flexible)
RoutePrivate tour of Ischia & Procida
Balance€580 due on day (€133.44 paid of €713.44)
CancelFull refund 24h+ notice · weather = full refund · within 24h = €100 deposit retained
🎫 Open booking PDF ↗ westcoastischia.it ↗ Tour info 📞 +39 338 509 9868 ✉ westcoastischia@libero.it
Restaurant · Forio, Ischia
Ristorante Umberto a Mare
✓ Confirmed · 27 Jun 19:45 · Terrace · 2 persons
Confirmed byMarco Regine · "vi confermo prenotazione tavolo in terrazza"
LocationAdjacent to the hotel · directly on the sea
Guide★ Michelin Star (awarded Nov 2025)
Wine1,000+ label cellar · Ischian specialties
↗ umbertoamare.it 📞 +39 081 997171 ✉ umbertoamare@gmail.com
Hotel · Napoli — 25–27 Jun
Palazzo Pandola - Luxury Suites
✓ Conf. 6378393908 · Heidi · 2 nights
AddressVia Benedetto Croce 23, Historic Centre, Naples 80134
RoomDuplex Suite · 2 adults · no meal plan
Check-inFrom 14:00 · Check-out by 11:30
Price€924.55 + €92.45 VAT + €24 city tax = €1,041 total · pay at stay
CancelFREE until 21 Jun 2026 · after that €1,017
NoteRestricted traffic zone — luggage drop only by car · rooftop bar 18:00–23:00
↗ santachiarahotel.com 📞 +39 081 552 7077 ✉ info@santachiarahotel.com ↗ Google Maps
Ferry · Napoli ↔ Ischia/Forio
Alilauro · Napoli–Forio
✓ Booked · both directions
OutboundBeverello 10:50 → Forio 12:05 · Sat 27 Jun · 1hr 15min · 1200TJLFM
ReturnForio 11:20 → Beverello 12:20 · Sun 5 Jul · 1hr · 1100THSKT ✓ rebooked
PassengersMarshal Walker & Heidi Melbostad
Return ticketsMarshal A-9226736 · Heidi A-9226737
CostRound trip 1200TJLFM €86.40 · rebooked return 1100THSKT €59.60
TipBe at the port 30 min before · show PDF on phone or print
🎫 Outbound PDF 🎫 Return PDF (5 Jul) ↗ alilauro.it ↗ Molo Beverello, Napoli ↗ Forio port, Ischia
Landmark · Forio, Ischia
Chiesa del Soccorso
WhatIconic white church on sea promontory · 5 min walk from hotel
WhyOne of the finest sunset viewpoints in southern Italy · faces due west
TipArrive ~20:00 for aperitivo then dinner at 19:45 nearby
↗ Google Maps ↗ Ischia Insider
Flights · Marshal
Vueling · easyJet
✓ All Marshal flights booked
25 JunVY2013 GRX→BCN 14:35 + VY6504 BCN→NAP 17:30 · NNLINN
6 JulEJU7158 NAP→BCN 15:45 · KCCXCKQ · Seat 3A
6 JulVY2016 BCN→GRX 20:30 · SJCB4Z · Seat 2A
↗ Manage Vueling ↗ Manage easyJet
Flights · Heidi
Lufthansa · 7OTLBS
⏳ Return flights TBC — rebooking due to 5 Jul strike
24–25 JunLH473 YUL→MUC 22:50 + LH4146 MUC→NAP 15:00
6 Jul TBCNew flights pending · was LH1877 NAP→MUC 13:05 + LH474 MUC→YUL 16:45
Heidi NAPArrives 25 Jun 16:45 · Departs 6 Jul TBC
↗ Manage booking (7OTLBS)
Hotel · Napoli — 5–6 Jul
Puro by Unico Relais
✓ Conf. HM-0011 · 2 adults · 1 night
AddressCalata San Marco 4 / C.so Umberto I 22, Port of Naples
RoomPERLA · 2 adults · room only
Check-inFrom 14:00 · Check-out 6 Jul
Price€150 room + €9 city tax = €159 total
CancelFREE until 28 Jun 2026 · then full reservation amount (cancel <7 days before arrival = penalty)
LocationTop floor of 1700s building · steps from Piazza Municipio · 7 min walk to Molo Beverello
NoteRebooked for the new final night (5 Jul) before flying home 6 Jul
↗ purobyunicorelais.com 📞 +39 333 754 4925 ↗ Google Maps
Landmark · Ischia Ponte — Wed 1 Jul
Castello Aragonese
✓ Planned · Wed 1 Jul · arrive 09:00
WhatMedieval island fortress on volcanic rock · dating to 474 BC · connected to Ischia Ponte by bridge
HighlightsCathedral ruins · Convent of Poor Clares · Nuns' Cemetery · Bourbon prison · panoramic terraces
Tickets€10pp · lift included · buy online or at door · cash or card
DurationAllow 2–3 hours · arrive 09:00 to beat summer crowds
Getting thereTaxi Forio → Ischia Ponte ~€30–37 · or bus CD/CS to Ischia Porto then Line 7 (~€3 total)
AfterWalk 2 min into Ischia Ponte for Da Ciccio lunch at 12:30
↗ Official website & tickets ↗ Google Maps 📞 +39 081 99 28 34
Restaurant · Ischia Ponte — Wed 1 Jul
Ristorante Da Ciccio
✓ Confirmed · 1 Jul 12:30 · outdoor table · 2 persons
ConfirmedGuido Buono via WhatsApp · "Okay vi aspettiamo"
LocationIschia Ponte · steps from Castello Aragonese bridge
SpecialityFresh fish & seafood · traditional Ischian cuisine · outdoor terrace with castle views
PlanCastello Aragonese 09:00–12:00 → walk 2 min → lunch 12:30
↗ TripAdvisor 📞 +39 340 711 5430 (Guido Buono) ↗ Google Maps
Restaurant · Forio — Thu 2 Jul
Ristorante Pietratorcia
✓ Confirmed · 2 Jul 19:45 · 2 persons
ConfirmedVito Verde via WhatsApp
AddressVia Provinciale Panza 401 · Cuotto hills above Forio
MenuÀ la carte · coniglio all'ischitana · fresh pasta · house Biancolella wine
WineEstate vineyard · own Biancolella and Forastera production
Getting there~10 min taxi from hotel · ~€12–15
NoteOpen lunch & dinner · closed Mondays
↗ ristorantepietratorcia.it 📞 +39 338 349 7196 (Vito Verde) ↗ Google Maps
Gardens & Concerts · Lacco Ameno
La Mortella Gardens
To plan · priority visit
WhatWorld-renowned botanical garden created by composer William Walton & wife Susana · 2 acres of exotic plants
LocationVia Francesco Calise 39, Lacco Ameno · ~10 min walk from Hotel Umberto a Mare
ConcertsThu & Sat afternoon concerts in summer · chamber music in the gardens · book in advance
HoursTue/Thu/Sat/Sun 09:00–19:00 (Apr–Nov) · Closed Mon/Wed/Fri
TicketsGarden only ~€12pp · Concert + garden ~€25pp · buy online
TipThursday concert is the priority — combines a garden visit with live music in an extraordinary setting
↗ lamortella.org ↗ Concert schedule & tickets ↗ Google Maps 📞 +39 081 986 220
Restaurant · Monte Epomeo Summit — Mon 29 Jun
La Grotta da Fiore
Planned · post-hike summit lunch
WhatIconic cave restaurant carved into tuff rock at the summit of Monte Epomeo (789m)
SpecialityConiglio all'ischitana (rabbit) · bruschetta · goat cheese · local Biancolella wine · fresh lemonade
SettingDining inside the volcanic tuff cave — one of the most extraordinary restaurant settings in Italy
Getting thereHike up from Fontana ~1hr (bus CS from Forio €1.50pp) · no road access
NoteOpen daily for lunch · call ahead for July weekends · credit cards accepted
PlanHotel 08:00 → bus to Fontana → hike up ~1hr → lunch → hike down → bus back → dinner 19:45
↗ epomeolagrotta.com ↗ TripAdvisor 📞 +39 368 559 916 ↗ Google Maps

Trip costs overview

Flights — Marshal
Vueling GRX–BCN–NAP (NNLINN)€251.60
Vueling BCN–GRX (SJCB4Z)€85.09
easyJet NAP–BCN (KCCXCKQ)€166.97
Marshal flights total€503.66
Hotel Umberto a Mare
Room · 7 nights incl. breakfast€1,590.91
10% VAT€159.09
Booking.com discount−€127.27
+1 extra night · 4 Jul (added direct w/ Marco)rate TBC
Hotel total€1,750 + TBC
Boat Tour — West Coast srl
Deposit paid (28 Mar 2026)€133.44
Balance due on 28 June€580.00
Boat tour total€713.44
Still to Book
Palazzo Pandola - Luxury Suites · 25–27 Jun (Heidi)€1,041
Puro by Unico Relais · 5–6 Jul · HM-0011€159.00
Alilauro round trip · both (1200TJLFM)€86.40
Alilauro return rebooked · 5 Jul (1100THSKT)€59.60
Ristorante Saturnino · 30 JunTBD
Remaining dinners · est. 8 × ~€120~€960
Estimated remaining~€1,006+
Paid so far (Marshal): €503.66 flights + €1,750 hotel + €133.44 boat deposit = €2,387.10
Still due: €580 boat balance on 28 Jun + remaining dinners + ferries
Heidi's hotels: Santa Chiara €1,041 (pay at stay) · Puro by Unico Relais €159 (Conf. HM-0011) — both Heidi's bookings
Hotel note: Invoice will show €1,750 for the first 7 nights (Booking.com pays their €127.27 share separately) · the added 4 Jul night was arranged directly with Marco — rate TBC.
Heidi's flights (Lufthansa 7OTLBS) are her own cost and not included above.

Getting around Ischia — buses, taxis & the Epomeo hike

Public Bus · EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno)
Island Bus Network
CS — Circolare Sinistra
Anti-clockwise route
Ischia Porto → Casamicciola → Lacco Ameno → Forio → Cava Grado → Serrara → Fontana → Barano → Ischia Porto
✓ Takes CS from Forio to Fontana for Epomeo
CD — Circolare Destra
Clockwise route
Ischia Porto → Barano → Fontana → Serrara → Cava Grado → Forio → Lacco Ameno → Casamicciola → Ischia Porto
✓ Also reaches Fontana (longer route from Forio via Ischia Porto)
Ticket price€1.50 single (on bus: €2.00) · Day pass €4.50 · Weekly pass ~€15.50
Buy ticketsTabaccheria (tobacconist) · bars · newspaper stands · hotel · at the bus terminal at Ischia Porto. Buy in advance — not always available on board.
ValidateAlways stamp your ticket in the machine on the bus — fine if you don't
Hours04:20–01:50 (summer) — very frequent during the day
From ForioBus stop near the port / Piazza Municipio area. Ask at hotel for exact stop.
To FontanaTake CS from Forio towards Fontana — ~30min · €1.50pp. Alight at Fontana church (large white statue of Jesus)
Other linesLine 1 (Ischia Porto–Forio–Sant'Angelo) · Line 2 (Ischia Porto–Forio–Citara/Poseidon) · Line 21/22/23/24 (Forio local routes)
↗ Ischia Insider — CS & CD schedules ↗ CD timetable ↗ All bus lines (Ischia Review) ↗ Official EAV timetables download ↗ CS live tracker (Moovit)
Land Taxi · from Forio
Taxi fares from Forio
Approximate guide prices (2025–26)
Forio → Fontana~€25–28
Forio → Ischia Porto~€30–37
Forio → Ischia Ponte~€30–37
Forio → Lacco Ameno~€15–20
Forio → Casamicciola~€18–25
Forio → Sant'Angelo~€20–25
Forio → Serrara Fontana~€25–28
Forio → Poseidon/Citara~€12–15
Island tour (3 hrs)~€80–100
Minimum fare: ~€15 · Night surcharge (22:00–07:00): +€3 · Prices are fixed routes, not metered.
Taxi stands in Forio near the port. Also available at Ischia Porto (Piazza degli Eroi & Piazzetta San Girolamo).
↗ Full taxi price list (Ischia Review) ↗ Book a taxi ↗ Official fare table (taxi-ischia.it)
Hike · Monday 29 June
Monte Epomeo (789m)
🥾 Planned — Monday 29 June
Option A — Bus to Fontana (recommended)
Step 1Walk to Forio bus stop · take CS bus towards Fontana (~30min · €1.50pp)
Step 2Get off at Fontana — look for the church with the large white statue of Jesus
Step 3Cross the road, turn left, follow signs to Monte Epomeo (3km · ~1hr uphill)
Step 4Summit! Visit San Nicola church, carved into tuff rock (1459) · small museum
Lunch★ La Grotta da Fiore — cave restaurant at summit. Rabbit Ischian style · bruschetta · local wine. Open daily for lunch. No reservation needed (but call ahead for July).
ReturnSame path back to Fontana (~50min) · CS/CD bus back to Forio · or taxi from Fontana (~€25–28)
Option B — Walk from hotel (more challenging)
RouteFrom hotel, walk uphill through Forio to Santa Maria al Monte (~45min) · then summit trail (~50min)
AllTrailsSanta Maria al Monte → Epomeo · 3.1mi out-and-back · Hard · 1,374ft gain · 2.5–3hr
NoteThe AllTrails page notes this as the highest elevation gain trail on the island — stunning but tough
Logistics & tips
Start earlyLeave hotel by 08:00–08:30 · cooler, less crowded, haze clears for views
KitHiking shoes (mandatory) · 2L water each · sunscreen · light jacket · snacks
ViewsOn a clear day: Capri · Vesuvius · Procida · Ponza · Sorrento peninsula · Napoli · Forio below
Summit foodLa Grotta da Fiore: also serves freshly squeezed lemonade and espresso — famous for the rabbit in tuff cave setting
Back byAim to be back in Forio by 15:30–16:00 · recover · sunset aperitivo · dinner 19:45
↗ AllTrails: Fontana–Epomeo trail ↗ AllTrails: Santa Maria–Epomeo trail ↗ La Grotta da Fiore website ↗ La Grotta on TripAdvisor 📞 La Grotta da Fiore: +39 368 559 916 ↗ Detailed hike guide (photos) ↗ Google Maps
Water Taxi · boat transfers
Water taxis between beaches
Great for accessing beaches only reachable by sea, or quick island-hopping.
From Sant'Angelo (approx. fares)
→ Le Fumarole / Cavascura€3 pp each way
→ Sorgeto hot springs€5 pp each way
→ Citara Beach€100 for up to 6
→ Forio / Ischia Porto€120 for up to 6
Water taxis depart from Ischia Ponte, Sant'Angelo, and Maronti. They serve beaches inaccessible by road. Much cheaper than land taxi for coastal journeys.
↗ Full water taxi prices (Ischia Review)
Scooter / e-bike rental · Forio
Get around independently
The most popular and flexible way to explore Ischia — especially for reaching beaches and viewpoints on your own schedule.
CostScooter rental ~€25–40/day · e-bike ~€20–30/day
LicenceStandard driving licence usually sufficient for 50cc scooters. Ask at rental.
ParkingEasy to find · pay lots in town centres ~€2/hr · free in quieter areas
NoteNo driving licence needed for e-bikes. Heavy summer traffic — allow extra time. Roads can be steep and narrow.
In ForioSeveral rental shops near the port — no need to reserve in advance.
↗ Scooter rental guide ↗ Find rental shops near Forio
Distances & journey times · from Forio
Getting to key places on the island
Fontana (Epomeo base)
Bus CS: ~30min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€25–28
Scooter: ~20min
Ischia Porto / Ponte
Bus CS/CD: ~35–40min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€30–37
Scooter: ~25min
Sant'Angelo
Bus Line 1: ~25min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€20–25
Scooter: ~15min
Lacco Ameno
Bus CS: ~20min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€15–20
Scooter: ~15min
Casamicciola
Bus CS: ~25min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€18–25
Scooter: ~20min
Poseidon / Citara Beach
Bus Line 2: ~10min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€12–15
Walking: ~20–25min
Maronti Beach
Bus via Barano: ~45min · €1.50
Taxi: ~€40–45
Water taxi from Sant'Angelo: €3pp
Sorgeto Hot Springs
Bus + walk: ~20min
Taxi: ~€15–20
Water taxi from Sant'Angelo: €5pp
Pro tip: Buy a day pass (€4.50pp) if you plan to take 3+ bus trips. Bus passes are also valid on the ferry between Ischia Porto and Casamicciola. In July, buses can be busy — allow extra time and consider the scooter for flexibility.