Sea · Boat · Day
from €70
Ponza Island Day Trips
Small Tyrrhenian island, two-and-a-half hours from Rome. Hand-built boat days — captained by locals. Sea caves, swim stops in hidden coves, and a slow lunch on deck.
Open this doorSlow trips · Summer 2026
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Sea caves, slow lunches, sun on your back, salt on your skin. Pick a day, pack a swimsuit — we take care of the rest.
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Ponza · Thu, Jun 4
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Open Up builds small, slow trips around the Italy a local would actually plan. Sea caves before breakfast. A slow lunch on deck above a peaceful cove. A nap in the sun. A swim. Another swim.
Hidden coves
Spots not on your hotel’s map.
Local everything
Captains and cooks born here.
Slow tempo
Five stops a day. Long lunches.
Doors that open
Tables and rooms others can’t book.
Destinations · 2026
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Sea · Boat · Day
City · Walk · Half-dayfrom €650
Vatican Private Tours
This thoughtfully designed private tour takes you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where expert storytelling brings the art and hidden details vividly to life.
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The reviews
Happy adventurers.
“Crystal water, hidden caves, and a guide who knew every cliff by name. Coming back, no question.”
Alayna Q.
Ponza · July
“I tried to DIY a Ponza trip from Rome — chaos. Open Up made it effortless and magical.”
Barbara T.
Ponza · August
“I've travelled a lot. The water in Ponza, and Open Up's boat day, is the best I've ever had.”
Nicholas S.
Ponza · June
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