Helicopter excursions from Ischia

Since the time when the ancient Greeks discovered this lush green Mediterranean island, Ischia has been the chosen holiday destination of Europe's elite classes, of aristocrats and emperors who all flocked here so as to reap the benefits of the volcanic island's mild climate and warm thermal waters. Today, those choosing Ischia for their holiday in Italy can enjoy the beauty of the island and its surroundings from on high, selecting one of the 5 itineraries created by SAM Helicopters. All excursions depart from Ischia and have a duration of circa 50 minutes. Maximum 4 passengers per flight.

Vesuvius, Pompei, Herculaneum

So as to ensure you don't miss out on a visit to the archaeological sites of Pompei and Herulaneum, the two towns buried under some 6 meters of ash by the eruption of Vesuvius in79 B.C, SAM Helicopters offers a detailed tour over the towns in the area of Vesuvius, passing over Sorrento before heading to Pompei, Herculaneum and on to the summit of Naples' famous volcano.

Route: Ischia, Sorrento, Pompei, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, Ischia

The city and islands of Naples

Take off from Ischia to visit the islands of the Bay of Naples and fly over the great city before returning to the Isola Verde. An excursion rich in emotions awaits all SAM Helicopters' passengers who choose this journey between Capri, Ischia and Procida, the three jewels of the Bay of Naples

Route: Ischia, Capri, Procida, Naples, Ischia

Procida, Ischia and Naples

Another excursion flying over the islands of the Bay of Naples only following a slightly different route map, to Naples and the nearby island of Procida, with its distinctuive architecture of multi colored houses and steep flights of narrow steps.

Route: Ischia, Procida, Naples, Ischia

Ischia and the Amalfi Coast

Positano and Amalfi are the principal destinations of this journey flying over Italy's spectacularly beautiful Amalfi Coast. Fifty emotion-packed minutes, flying from Ischia, over Sorrento, to reach Positano and Amalfi, the historic towns clinging to the rocky terraces of the Amalfi Coast.

Route: Ischia, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ischia

Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast

An excursion similar to the above but which includes Capri on its flight path, making your journey over the Amalfi Coast all the more unforgettable.

Route: Ischia, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ischia