Splendours of Capri & Amalfi
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The frozen streets of Pompeii remind us of a simpler time, when mornings were spent at the busy market and a hard day’s work was rewarded with a soak in the thermal baths and a rustic dinner of fish and olives. Walking the ancient pathways of Capri and the sprawling gardens of Ravello, it is easy to imagine that this kind of existence is still possible.
Exceptional Experiences
- Take a dramatic hike along the crater of Mount Vesuvius
- Walk the 'Sentiero degli Dei' (Path of the Gods) with dramatic views over the Amalfi Coast
- Indulge in sumptuous country feasts bursting with the simple, rustic flavours that have been used for centuries
- Explore some of the most untouched stretches of the Amalfi coast and Sirenuse Islands by private boat
Itinerary
- Day 1 Naples
Toast your arrival in Naples with an aperitivo followed by welcome dinner on the hotel terrace, which boasts views over the Bay of Naples and Mt Vesuvius.
Hotel San Francesco al Monte - Day 2 Naples & Mt Vesuvius
Stroll the colourful streets of Naples, passing sites such as the Royal Palace. Walk the crater rim of Mount Vesuvius where you’ll see lava flows, pumice fields and the ‘Valley of the Giant’. Work up an appetite because tonight you will dine on the world’s best pizza.
Walking time: 3 hours
Hotel San Francesco al Monte - Day 3 Pompeii ~ Sorrento
Explore Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried under a mountain of ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79. Your hotel dates back to the age of Victorian tourism, and is located on sheer cliffs with views that will leave you breathless.
Walking time: 2 hours
Hotel Bellevue Syrène - Day 4 Isle of Capri
Board a private boat to Capri, crossing the Bay of Naples. Take a walk around the island, exploring the ruins of the Imperial Villa Jovis, the Arco Naturale, and the Faraglioni. Indulge in a sumptuous country feast before a visit the Certosa museum and the Gardens of Augustus.
Walking time: 3 hours
Hotel Flora - Day 5 Anacapri
Soar high above Capri in a scenic chairlift ride to the top of Mount Solaro, the highest point in Capri. Take in views across the Amalfi Coast before an invigorating walk along the ‘Route of the Fortresses’ to the famous Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto).
Walking time: 4 hours
Hotel Flora - Day 6 Amalfi
A private boat from Capri to Amalfi gives you time to admire the Faraglioni and coastline. Plunge into the crystal clear water of the Sirenuse Islands, with a spot of snorkelling before lunch on a secluded beach. Discover Amalfi’s medieval town centre with its wonderful Duomo and paradise cloister. Optional walk to the Torre dello Zirro.
Walking time: 2 hours
Hotel Luna Convento - Day 7 Ravello ~ Valle dei Mulini
An open bus winds its way up to the beautiful town of Ravello, and into Villa Rufolo and the Villa Cimbrone with its spectacular gardens. A rustic lunch is enjoyed under the lemon trees before an afternoon wander through the ‘Valle dei Mulini’ via Europe’s most ancient paper mills and lush waterfalls. Wind down with samples of Limoncello at a local tasting.
Walking time: 4 hours
Hotel Luna Convento - Day 8 Sentiero degli Dei ~ Positano
Walk the ‘Path of the Gods’, heading from Bomerano to Positano along the Sentiero degli Dei. Refuel over lunch in a local restaurant in Nocelle before passing through Montepertuso. There’s time to explore the charming town of Positano before your boat back to Amalfi.
Walking time: 5 hours
Hotel Luna Convento - Day 9 Departure from Amalfi
All good things must end, and your tour finishes this morning after breakfast in Amalfi. A transfer will take you back to Naples airport or train station if needed.
Hotel lists are subject to availability.
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Getting there and away
This tour starts and ends in Naples. Your arrival and departure airport is Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP).
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Inclusions
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- Airport meet and greet service
- Reserve leader
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in itinerary
- Qualified volcanologist guide at Vesuvius
- Qualified site guide in Pompeii
- Quality transport
- Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 6 dinners with local wine
- Snacks, bottled water and tips along the way
- Quality accommodation
- International flights
- Visas
- Airport taxes
- Laundry
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Prices
The price of your journey will vary depending on whether you wish to book a group departure, or take a private journey.
Essentials
9 DaysScheduled Departures
Low Season
- 12 Oct 13 - 20 Oct 13
High Season
- 01 Jun 13 - 09 Jun 13
- 17 Jun 13 - 25 Jun 13
- 28 Jun 13 - 06 Jul 13
- 01 Sep 13 - 09 Sep 13
- 26 Sep 13 - 04 Oct 13
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