Capri in two days: itinerary with a night on the island
With a night on Capri you see the island once the day-trippers have gone: the Piazzetta in the evening, the Blue Grotto at opening time, sunset at the lighthouse. The plan covers 2 days, Capri town on the first and Anacapri on the second.
At a glance
- Day 1
- Capri: Villa Jovis, Arco Naturale, Pizzolungo, the Piazzetta in the evening
- Day 2
- Anacapri: Blue Grotto, Monte Solaro, Villa San Michele, Punta Carena
- Tickets
- Villa Jovis €6, Blue Grotto €18, Villa San Michele €12, chairlift about €14
- Where to stay
- Capri town for evenings in the Piazzetta, Anacapri to spend less
- When
- April–October; Villa Jovis and the Grotto have shorter hours in winter
Day 1, morning: Villa Jovis
- Hydrofoil from Molo Beverello, 50 minutes; leave your bags with the porters at Marina Grande.
- Funicular up to the Piazzetta: 4 minutes, €2.40.
- Villa Jovis: 45 minutes uphill, 1 hour to visit, €6. Opens at 10:00.
Day 1, afternoon and evening
- Arco Naturale and the Matermania steps: 1 hour, free.
- Pizzolungo as far as Tragara: 1 hour along the sea, with views of Villa Malaparte and the Faraglioni.
- Gardens of Augustus and the Certosa di San Giacomo (€10) if there is time.
- Aperitivo in the Piazzetta as it empties, dinner at Marina Grande or in the centre.
Day 2, morning: Anacapri
- Bus to Anacapri and then on to the Blue Grotto: arrive at opening time, 8:30 from April to September. €18, 5 minutes inside.
- Bus back to Anacapri and the Monte Solaro chairlift: 1 hour, about €14.
- Villa San Michele: 1 hour, €12.
Day 2, afternoon: Punta Carena
- San Michele church and its majolica floor: 20 minutes.
- Anacapri–Faro bus, or the Fortini trail from the Blue Grotto if you are a good walker: 3–5 hours.
- A swim off the rocks and sunset at the Punta Carena lighthouse.
- Bus to Marina Grande and the last hydrofoil, or a second night.
Tip: sunset at Punta Carena and the last hydrofoil do not always fit together. Check the time of the last boat to Naples: if it is too early, move the sunset to the first evening at Tragara.
For Villa Jovis, the Certosa and the Casa Rossa, the €12 combined ticket is worth it, valid for 30 days.
The stops
- Capri: the complete guidewhat to see and what it costs
- Villa Jovis and the Arco Naturaleday one
- Anacapri and Monte Solaroday two
- Where to stay in Caprithe night in between
- Capri in one dayif you only have one day
Frequently asked questions
Are two days in Capri enough?
Yes, to see all the main sights calmly, including Villa Jovis, the Blue Grotto at opening time and sunset at the lighthouse. With a third day you can add the sea at Marina Piccola.
Is the Fortini trail difficult?
It is moderately difficult: about 6 km between the Blue Grotto and the lighthouse, with ups and downs, little shade and almost no water. You need hiking shoes and an early start.
What are the Fortini?
Military posts built along Anacapri's west coast, fought over by the British and the French during the Napoleonic Wars. The trail links them one after another.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
