• Guaranteed departure small group travel: small, intimate group limited to 12/14 participants only!
• More than 10 included sightseeing tours & cultural experiences
• Tour of SORRENTO with its historical treasures and local experiences
• Take a lesson in time travel to discover the beauty of NAPLES
• Visit the unique MUSEUM CORREALE in SORRENTO
• PRIVATE BOAT TOUR of the AMALFI COAST
• Enjoy HANDS-ON-COOKING in SORRENTO
• Boat trip to idyllic islands retreats of CAPRI & ANACAPRI with included chairlift to Monte Solaro
• Discover the ruins of POMPEII
• Visit maritime republic AMALFI and its treasures
• Our accommodations: 7 nights in charming, central hotels with a total of 1 night in NAPLES, 3 nights in SORRENTO, 3 nights in RAVELLO
• Visit popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Local guides included in Naples, Pompeii, Paestum
• Included gratuity for city guides
• Hotel taxes and service charges at all properties and restaurants
• No hidden extras
• A knowledgeable tour director to accompany you throughout the journey
• Entrances to sites are included
• Transportation on tour, via private air-conditioned 20 seater mini bus or luxury Mercedes car for private tours
• Baggage transfers & porterage are included while overseas
• Included meals: All breakfasts,4 dinners, 2 light lunches (main meals include regional wine, mineral water, espresso coffee or tea only)
• Tour package does not include transfer from Naples airport to your hotel, airfare, or any other personal travel expenses’. We suggest arriving a day or two before your tour begins to allow ample time to get over jet lag and be well-rested for the first few days of your tour
• Our accommodations : NAPLES,”Grand Hotel Oriente” or similar, SORRENTO “Palazzo Guardati” or similar, RAVELLO “Hotel Giordano” or similar
• Activity level: Light/Moderate
• Terms & conditions/Single supplement: (View Here) and FAQ ( View Here)
• Trip Interruption and Cancellation insurance is not included. We highly recommend Travelex-Insurance.com to protect your vacation.
• Purchase of European Travel & Health Insurance is strongly recommended. We highly recommend Travelex-Insurance.com to protect your vacation

ROMANCE OF THE AMALFI COAST TRAVEL ITINERARY

SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM NAPLES TO NAPLES

Day 1 : HIGHLIGHTS OF NAPLES

UNESCO NAPLES is a universe of its own, imbued with fantasy and fatalism, superstition and splendor. Arrive at Naples airport or train station and travel to the city center for an overnight stay at the central “HOTEL SAN PIETRO“or similar, close to the city’s architectural treasures.At 09.30 meet your local guide for exploring the city (3 hrs walking tour), stopping at the main squares and basilicas, as well as at hidden eateries to sample traditional dishes. The Naples tour is not only focused on discovering interesting sites that you cannot miss and learning about the Neapolitan  lifestyle, but also local tradition and culture, that in Napoli is so much connected with the food and also with the Neapolitan songs.In the evening enjoy an included feast of Neapolitan flavors with dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in NAPLES

Day 2 : POMPEII RUINS & VOLCANIC WINES

The day starts with a short drive to the famous archaeological area of POMPEII, an ancient roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD for a guided tour of this magnificent archaeological area.Afterwards, head to the foothills of Mount Vesuvius to tour a popular vineyard, sip the wines and sample a tasty light lunch. Continue to the stunning town of SORRENTO where you will spend the next three nights staying at the charming “HOTEL PALAZZO GUARDATI“.Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight stay in SORRENTO

Day 3 : HIGHLIGHTS OF SORRENTO & EVENING HANDS-ON-COOKING CLASS

Overlooking the bay of Naples, SORRENTO entices you with its dramatic white cliffs, charming fishing harbor, and world-famous lemon groves from Limoncello and other lemon infused products are made. After breakfast you’ll set off on a morning walking tour of the town (2hrs), visiting the attractive historical center, bustling San Cesareo district, the Sedile Dominova, seat of the administration in the Angevin period, the Baroque church of St Francis, boasting a bulbous campanile and flanked by delightful 13C cloisters whose vegetable motifs capitals sustain interlaced arcades in Sicilian-Arab style. From the nearby public gardens, you’ll enjoy splendid views of the Bay of Naples and Mt Vesuvius. In the early afternoon,meet your tour director for a COOKING CLASS followed by a light dinner.Overnight stay in SORRENTO

Day 4 : DIVINE ISLAND OF CAPRI

In the morning, we’ll travel by ferry to the most uniquely beautiful Mediterranean island of CAPRI, located in the Tyrrhenian sea off the Sorrentine peninsula, on the south side of the gulf of Naples. A stark mass of limestone rock rising sheerly through impossibly blue water, Capri is the perfect microcosm of Mediterranean appeal- a smooth cocktail of vogueish piazzas and cool cafes, Roman ruins, rugged seascapes and holidaying VIPs, whitewashed buildings, labyrinthine lane-ways. Blue skies, breathtaking views, turquoise waters, today you’ll be shown an oasis for artists, writers and celebrities. We’ll also explore beyond CAPRI town and its uphill rival ANACAPRI. After time on your own for lunch, we’ll hop onto a chairlift to the summit of MONTE SOLARO (weather permitting), Capri’s highest point. The views from the top are utterly unforgettable.Dinner is on your own this evening.Overnight stay in SORRENTO

Day 5 : ENCHANTING LEMON FARM & ROMANTIC POSITANO

With its charming fishing villages and luxuriant vegetation, a mixture of orange, lemon, olive and almond trees, as well as vines and bougainvillea, the AMALFI COAST has long been popular with travelers and artists.The wild and rugged landscape contrasts with its glamorous reputation.Today our first stop is the delightful village of MASSA LUBRENSE where we will visit a lemon farm for a learning experience and a tasting of the famous limoncello liqueur.We then continue to POSITANO, the most photogenic in the entire coast. Its steeply stacked houses are a medley of peaches, pinks and terracotta, and its near-vertical streets are lined with voguish shop displays, jewelry stalls, elegant hotels and smart restaurants.Drive to the refined hill town of RAVELLO where you’ll spend the last three nights at the charming “HOTEL VILLA FRAULO” or similar, located a short walk from the main town piazza.A light dinner is included this evening in a local tavern. Overnight in RAVELLO

Day 6: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF PAESTUM & MOZZARELLA FARM

After breakfast, we’ll discover the UNESCO listed PAESTUM temples which are among the best-preserved monuments of Magna Grecia, the Greek colony that once covered much of southern Italy. Our knowledgeable native guide will also introduce the stunning Museum which houses a collection of fascinating “metopes” (bas-relief friezes) from the Temple of Argiva Reva. Do not miss the 5th century BC fresco of the Tomba del Tuffatore (Tomb of the Diver) thought to represent the passage from life to death. Drive to a marvelous LOCAL FARM for a cheese experience. The evening is all yours to enjoy the hidden corner of Ravello. Overnight stay in RAVELLO

Day 7: PRIVATE BOAT TOUR IN AMALFI & FAREWELL DINNER

The morning is at leisure to make your own explorations in RAVELLO, its cathedral, its ravishing gardens and stupendous views. The town boasts elegant villas clinging to the mountainside surrounded by beautiful lemon orchards or shops for the unique bright hand-painted pottery items. You might also consider visiting the ruins of the 11th-century Moorish VILLA RUFOLO or walk up to the stunning gardens of VILLA CIMBRONE. In the early afternoon, drive to the Spanish-looking little town of AMALFI, with its tall white houses built on slopes facing the sea in a wonderful setting.The Islamic-looking layout of the town is characterized by winding alleyways, staircases and vaulted passages which open out onto little squares.Upon arrival, board a PRIVATE BOAT to admire the stunning coastline from the sea,featuring a visit to the unique EMERALD CAVE. In the evening we’ll celebrate you with a “FAREWELL DINNER” in a local bistro in the center of AMALFI. Overnight stay in RAVELLO

Day 8 : ARRIVEDERCI AMALFI COAST!!

Private transfer to Naples airport for your flight home. You might also like our small group tour to ISCHIA ISLAND or the Small Group Tour to PUGLIA