Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast

Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast

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Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast

8 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom

Visiting: Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Pompeii, Naples

Tour operator:

Mercury Holidays

Tour code:

862

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

10 - 35

Physical rating:

Easygoing

Age range:

12-99

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey to the heart of Italy's historical and scenic wonders with the "Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast" tour. This meticulously crafted adventure invites you to explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, preserved under the ash of Vesuvius, and the archaeological marvel of ancient Herculaneum. Experience the vibrant life of Naples and its UNESCO-listed historic center, and let the picturesque Amalfi Coast enchant you with visits to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. A boat trip to the majestic island of Capri offers a glimpse into the luxurious retreat of the rich and famous, complemented by breathtaking views from Mount Solara. Accommodations are carefully selected for comfort and character, ensuring a restful respite after days filled with exploration and discovery. This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, promising an unforgettable Italian escapade.

Highlights

  • Take a boat trip to the majestically beautiful island of Capri

  • Visit haunting Pompeii, its ruins famously preserved under the volcanic ash of Vesuvius

  • Explore vibrant Naples and its UNESCO listed historic centre

  • Travel to the archaeological park of ancient Herculaneum at the foot of mighty Vesuvius

  • Cruise along the picturesque Amalfi Coast, visiting Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

Itinerary

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Day 1 : UK to Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Location: Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Meals Included: Dinner

Depart the UK for your flight to Naples Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to your hotel in the delightful village of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, near Sorrento. After you've settled in, enjoy a welcome meeting and drink with your local guide followed by dinner in the evening.

Day 2 : Amalfi Coast

Location: Amalfi Coast

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer down the hill to the harbour in Sorrento, a stunning town nestled on the cliffs that was a favourite of Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, and Goethe. Take the public ferry boat along the Amalfi Coast stopping in sophisticated Positano with its vertiginous houses cascading down to the sea in a riot of sun-bleached peach, pink and terracotta. Continue to scenic Amalfi, set below steep cliffs, and explore the coast's most famous town. View the beautiful cathedral, Duomo di Amalfi dedicated to St Andrew. From Amalfi drive up into the hills to lovely Ravello which has enjoyed unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast since its founding in the 5th Century as a Roman sanctuary. Enjoy a walk around town passing the Villa Rufolo, the Duomo di Ravello and other historic buildings. Return to Sant'Agata in the afternoon

Day 3 : Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Location: Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Explore the local village with its shops and restaurants and marvellous views of the impressive Mount Vesuvius in the distance. If you'd prefer to visit Sorrento, your guide will give you instructions for taking the local bus into town.

Day 4 : Capri

Location: Capri

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take the ferry from Sorrento harbour to the worldfamous island of Capri. With its steep cliffs and elegant villa's, fringed by the perfectly blue sea, it is easy to see how this has become the holiday island of choice for the rich and famous. Travel to Anacapri on the west side of the island by minibus to the top of Mount Solara for some truly amazing views. Explore Capri Town with its designer shops and stylish restaurants.

Day 5 : Pompeii

Location: Pompeii

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Meals Included: Breakfast

In AD79 Mount Vesuvius exploded in dramatic fashion, throwing lava and ash over the vibrant and busy city of Pompeii. Almost two millennia later the city remains frozen in time. Explore the amphitheatre, forum, lavish villas and discover how people lived their day to day lives.

Day 6 : Naples to Herculaneum

Location: Naples

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive to the UNESCO listed City of Naples with its array of fine buildings and attractions. A guided tour will take you past the Royal Palace, the Garibaldi and Plebiscito squares, and the renowned San Carlo Opera House. Naples is well known as the place where the margherita pizza was invented and you will have time to search one out before you depart. Later, drive to Herculaneum situated at the foot of mighty Mount Vesuvius. Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried under the Vesuvian ash and has on show the best-preserved buildings of the era.

Day 7 : Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Location: Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Accommodation Name: Hotel La Pergoletta

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend your last day at leisure in the village, a great opportunity to enjoy the hotel facilities, get some last-minute souvenirs, or visit Sorrento on the local bus.

Day 8 : Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi to UK

Location: Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight, or continue on to your extension.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Hotel accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort, or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels, generally rated as local three to four-star standard.

  • Meals

    Meals as per itinerary.

  • Transport

    All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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What's Not Included

Insurance

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably between destinations and to/from included activities with all transport arranged. This includes a mix of public ferry boats for coastal explorations and minibuses for inland excursions, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Accommodation

Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, meals as per the itinerary are included in the tour.

  • What kind of transport will be used during the tour?

    All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided as part of the tour.

  • Are there any guided tours included?

    Yes, the tour includes guided tours of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast including Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

  • What are the highlights of the Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast tour?

    The highlights of the tour include a boat trip to the island of Capri, a visit to the ruins of Pompeii preserved under volcanic ash from Vesuvius, exploring Naples and its UNESCO listed historic centre, a trip to the archaeological park of ancient Herculaneum, and a cruise along the picturesque Amalfi Coast visiting Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.

  • What type of accommodation can I expect on the tour?

    Your accommodation will be in hotels selected for convenience, location, comfort, or character, ranging from business to leisure hotels, generally rated as local three to four-star standard. All hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed.

  • Will there be any boat trips?

    Yes, the tour includes boat trips to the island of Capri and along the Amalfi Coast.

  • Can I book airport assistance?

    If you need assistance at the airport and haven't made these arrangements at the time of booking, you'll need to let us know before you travel. Please message to arrange this.

  • I have particular special requirements - can these be arranged?

    We are happy to welcome travellers with disabilities on many of our holidays but regret that in some cases we are unable to do so, due to the travel arrangements and/or the hotels which are featured. The suitability of any holiday will depend on the nature of a disability and in some cases whether the person with the disability is accompanied by an able-bodied companion. In order to ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of your holiday if you or any member of your party has any medical problem or disability which may affect your holiday, please tell us before you confirm your booking so that we can advise as to the suitability of the chosen arrangements & where necessary, instruct our representatives accordingly.

  • Travel Insurance

    We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number once you have confirmed your trip. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.

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    Up to 84 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 0 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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