Amalfi Coast Tour
Amalfi Coast Tour
Amalfi Coast Tour
9 Days Starting and ending in Corso Mazzini, 4, 84013 Cava de' Tirreni SA, Italy
Visiting: Pompeii (UNESCO), Paestum Templi, Cava de' Tirreni, Amalfi, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Royal Palace of Caserta, Capri, Capua, Path of the Gods, Naples
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AmCo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Activities:
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Tour Overview
SMALL GROUP OF UP TO 15 TRAVELERS. Our signature nine-day small group tour will take you on a journey deep into the culture of Southern Italy while enjoying everything the Amalfi Coast and the Campania region has to offer: food, wine, history, and stunning landscapes. Highlights: - Guided tours by local experts to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum and Caserta. - Wine tasting on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. - Visit Amalfi and Ravello. - Cooking class and lunch with a local nonna. - Free day of leisure with optional day excursions to Capri, Capua, or hike on the Path of the Gods. - Walking tour of Naples and sampling street food along the way. - Explore the second largest amphitheater in Italy with a visit to the Gladiator Museum in Capua (optional). Combine this tour with our Puglia tour and/or Calabria tour, or any of our other tours. We can also assist with hotel bookings and transfers for longer stays.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Visit Pompeii, Lunch & Wine Tasting, Arrive In Paestum
Location: Pompeii (UNESCO), Paestum Templi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Benvenuto! Welcome!
We will meet at your hotel for the morning departure for Pompeii. The remarkably intact ruins of Pompeii make it one of the world’s most compelling archaeological sites. With an expert guide, you will gain an incredible insight into life at the height of the Roman Empire.
After the guided tour, a short drive to a nearby vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. Here the ancient Romans grew the grapes for the Lacryma Christi (Tears of Christ), which are still being produced today. We will have a short vineyard tour and then enjoy a wine tasting with lunch.
After our vineyard lunch, we drive to Paestum and arrive at our boutique hotel where we will stay for the night.
We enjoy an included gourmet dinner at the hotel.
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2 : Visit The Greek Temples Of Paestum & Buffalo Mozzarella Farm
Location: Paestum Templi, Cava de' Tirreni
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we have a guided tour of the archaeological site of Paestum. Here you will visit remarkably well-preserved temples, with the Temple of Neptune considered one of the three most complete Greek temples in the world.
After our tour, we have a short drive to a farm (caseificio) where Mozzarella di Bufala is produced. We enjoy a leisurely lunch at the farm’s restaurant where you will enjoy a tasting of mozzarella, ricotta and other fresh cheese from the Campania region.
Transfer to Cava de’ Tirreni, which will be our base for the rest of the tour.
Your accommodation will be at a centrally-located B&B or 4-star hotel.
Dinner at a rustic restaurant in the historical center.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3 : Visit Amalfi & Ravello On The Amalfi Coast
Location: Amalfi, Ravello, Amalfi Coast
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We start our morning with a drive along the Amalfi Coast to breathtaking Ravello. We visit Villa Cimbrone, where we enjoy some of the most spectacular panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast and walk through its beautiful gardens. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the Cathedral and Villa Rufolo on your own.
After our morning in Ravello, we have a short drive to a local trattoria for lunch. We then drive to Amalfi to visit the Cathedral and the Museum of Paper with free time to further explore Amalfi. Return to Cava de’ Tirreni and enjoy a free night at leisure.
Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 4 : Visit The Royal Palace Of Caserta & Its Gardens
Location: Royal Palace of Caserta
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A morning guided tour of the stunning Royal Palace of Caserta. The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world, with gardens and fountains to rival those of Versailles. The Royal Palace is a masterpiece of 18th-century Baroque architecture and decorated with many works of art. Another stunning feature on the palace grounds is the waterway with water cascading through large sculptures.
We will also visit the surrounding park with fountains and an English botanical garden.
Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 5 : Free Day For Optional Activities & Shopping
Location: Cava de' Tirreni, Capri, Capua, Path of the Gods
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free day to relax or choose one of our optional tours (at an additional cost). We can discuss your options at the beginning of the tour, which may include:
- Day trip by local ferry to the island of Capri, where you can take a chairlift up Monte Solaro to enjoy the views, visit Villa San Michele, the Certosa di San Giacomo, or the Gardens of
Augustus. Discover the cafes, restaurants, and shops of Piazza Umberto I.
- Explore the second largest Roman amphitheater in Italy with a visit to the Gladiator Museum. Learn about the lives and training of gladiators, including Spartacus. Complete your
tour with a fascinating visit to the Mithraeum of Capua.
- Enjoy a guided hike on the Path of the Gods to admire one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world and sample the produce of a local shepherd.
- Shopping time in Cava de' Tirreni and/or Salerno.
- Visit Positano.
Included Meals: Breakfast.
Day 6 : Visit The Benedictine Abbey & Cooking Class
Location: Cava de' Tirreni
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning we visit the Benedictine Abbey of Cava De’Tirreni. Founded in 1011, the Abbey, also known as the Badia di Cava, is the only monastery in the world that has been continuously inhabited by Benedictine monks for over 1,000 years! We will visit its Cathedral, Roman Cloister, Catacombs, and small museum.
Afterwards, we have a cooking class at the home of a local grandmother, or “nonna” as we say in Italy. We will prepare lunch with fresh ingredients sourced locally and learn how to create a selection of traditional regional dishes. We then feast on the fruits of our labor in an included lunch. And, of course, no Italian meal is complete without a couple of good bottles of vino. Recipes are provided afterward, ensuring you can recreate the same dishes back at home, too.
Free afternoon and night.
Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 7 : Path Of Gods Hike & Shepherd Experience
Location: Amalfi Coast
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The Path of Gods hike takes you along the Amalfi Coast, where you can admire one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world. During the guided hike, we meet a local shepherd who will share with us a selection of locally sourced produce.
The Food Experience includes:
– the making of fresh goat cheese in front of you (when in season);
– vegetables from his garden & cold cuts;
– pasta with tomato sauce.
We start the hike from the hamlet of Bomerano, in the town of Agerola. The first part of the hike offers outstanding views of Praiano, Positano, Li Galli islets and Capri’s island. Along the trail, elm and oak trees provide shade with hints of myrtle and juniper in the air. The path continues crossing wild precipices full of caves and small vineyards. This is a loop: within 5 hours you will get back to Bomerano.
NOTE: It is possible to finish the hike in Positano, upon request.
Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 8 : Naples Walking Tour & Street Food
Location: Naples
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have a morning drive to Naples for a full-day walking tour of Naples. We visit key sites in the city: Duomo, Cappella Sansevero, Santa Chiara Cloister, Chiesa San Lorenzo (and its underground Roman market), and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Spaccanapoli.
Naples is a veritable feast for the senses and we will take full advantage of the tantalizing array of Neapolitan street food and pastries for lunch. Or you may opt to have a pizza for lunch.
Return to Cava de’ Tirreni.
Farewell dinner at a restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious final meal and raise one last toast to our Amalfi Coast adventure.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 9 : Cava De' Tirreni: End Of Tour
Location: Cava de' Tirreni
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure.
The tour ends after breakfast. Your tour leader can assist you with additional tours, post-tour accommodation, or transfers.
Included Meals: Breakfast.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
In this itinerary, accommodation is included for 8 nights: - 1 night in a SPA Resort - 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Private transportation throughout the tour
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Drinks with Meals
Drinks with meals are included only where it is stated
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Entrance Fees
All the entrance fees to sites included in the itinerary
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
A Driver / Tour Leader will be with yopu at all time
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
In the itinerary, the meals included are: - 8 breakfast - 7 lunches - 3 dinners
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Local guides are included at the sites of:
- Pompeii - Paestum - Caserta - Benedictine Abbey
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes. Covid19 vaccinations are mandatory and you have to carry proof of it and your ID at all times.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
People from outside the EU need a Visa for this holiday.
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Can the booking be transferred to another person?
Yes, if any person named on a booking is prevented from traveling as a result of illness, the death of a close relative, and /or any other serious reason, then your booking can be transferred to another person, but you’ll lose the deposit you paid. No additional costs will be charged to you.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive your invoice with the amount paid and all the information concerning the itinerary, hotel details, etc.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our Covid-19 policy: https://www.goinitaly.com/covid19-policy/
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, the single traveler will have their own private room, paying a Single Supplement fare.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, they follow local government procedures at all times.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Not at the moment.
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Can I change the date of my tour after I booked it?
Yes, you can change the date of your tour accordingly to the tours' availability.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are entitled to change your holiday date up to 90 days prior to your departure date and according to our tour's availability.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2018
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Is this a Food & Wine tour?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
There will be travelers from other countries around the world. At the time of booking you will be informed about other people who have already booked. When we send out the final document to you, we will let you know how many people in total will be there and from where they come from.
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