Welcome to Campania – Naples and The Amalfi Coast
Welcome to the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the Naples region. This overview will give you a taste of the nine days we will spend together eating, exploring, hiking, drinking, cooking, relaxing or taking in the exemplary vistas that are unparalleled anywhere on earth. Its crazy driving yes, but you just leave that up to me - relax and have fun!
September 14, 2020 - Day 1 Arrivals
Fly into Naples (or train arrivals) to be picked up at the station or airport by Michael who will whisk you to our villa for one night at Villa Rota Resort (below) on the slopes of Vesuvius where we will eventually bring all guests by 3pm –
views of Vesuvius from Boscoreale
September 17th - Travel to Pompeii:
The next morning we visit Pompeii for a tour of this extraordinary slice of early civilization. Enjoy a three hour guided tour 3 with Alessandro Fazzini, followed by lunch in Pompeii at restaurant. Then we transfer about 1 hour on a majestic mountain drive to our Amalfi villa where we settle in for the week. We enjoy a pasta dinner in the villa prepared by Chef Michael
The next morning we visit Pompeii for a tour of this extraordinary slice of early civilization. Enjoy a three hour guided tour 3 with Alessandro Fazzini, followed by lunch in Pompeii at restaurant. Then we transfer about 1 hour on a majestic mountain drive to our Amalfi villa where we settle in for the week. We enjoy a pasta dinner in the villa prepared by Chef Michael
Pompeii - of course
The Duomo in Amalfi town
Salvatore Aceto is our Lemon Tour Guide
September 15 - Amalfi
Have a little sleep in, wake up to some expresso and breakfast prepared by Michael and take in the views over the coast. We will make a provisioning run into Amalfi. While there you will be whisked off for the Amalfi Lemon Experience - we start from the Amalfi Duomo at 10,00 a.m by meeting a local Slow Food member Salvatore Aceto. We visit his family's lemon groves and taste Lemon, Lemon Cake and Lemonade, and then some limoncello back in the limoncello factory . We will have a light lunch in Amalfi and then stroll and shopping for dinner supplies in the town. Visit the Paper museum if you wish.
After lunch and shopping we make our way back to the villa for a late afternoon swim and then dinner
Have a little sleep in, wake up to some expresso and breakfast prepared by Michael and take in the views over the coast. We will make a provisioning run into Amalfi. While there you will be whisked off for the Amalfi Lemon Experience - we start from the Amalfi Duomo at 10,00 a.m by meeting a local Slow Food member Salvatore Aceto. We visit his family's lemon groves and taste Lemon, Lemon Cake and Lemonade, and then some limoncello back in the limoncello factory . We will have a light lunch in Amalfi and then stroll and shopping for dinner supplies in the town. Visit the Paper museum if you wish.
After lunch and shopping we make our way back to the villa for a late afternoon swim and then dinner
September 16 – RAVELLO
In the morning after breakfast we make our way to Ravello, the beautiful mountaintop town with the most amazing vistas . We head to the Cheese making factory of Biagio Staiano for a mozzarella making demonstration (and procure some for dinner!).Then we walk the breadth of this pedestrian only town to beautiful Villa Cimbrone for the view over the Amalfi coastline towards Positano and Capri. We lunch at a lovely restaurant with a yet another drop dead gorgeous view.
We make our way down the mountain but stop at a local winery for a tasting before heading back to the villa for the evening.
In the morning after breakfast we make our way to Ravello, the beautiful mountaintop town with the most amazing vistas . We head to the Cheese making factory of Biagio Staiano for a mozzarella making demonstration (and procure some for dinner!).Then we walk the breadth of this pedestrian only town to beautiful Villa Cimbrone for the view over the Amalfi coastline towards Positano and Capri. We lunch at a lovely restaurant with a yet another drop dead gorgeous view.
We make our way down the mountain but stop at a local winery for a tasting before heading back to the villa for the evening.
enjoying aperitivi at the villa!
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Hotel Villa Maria for Lunch
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September 17 - CAPRI EXCURSION DAY
Drive to Amalfi for 10 am departure to Capri – a day on a private luxury Power boat exploring the Amalfi coast the way it should be seen - enjoy a full day guided tour of the Costa Amalfitana, seeing the Saracen Castles, glorious private villas, Rudolf Nureyev's Limari Islands, then out to Capri for visit to Blue Grotto, Emerald Grotto and then 2 hours ashore for a very light lunch and excursion on funicular to Capri town and the Castello Belvedere. Return to Amalfi for 6pm. Dinner at Villa with grilled seafood
Drive to Amalfi for 10 am departure to Capri – a day on a private luxury Power boat exploring the Amalfi coast the way it should be seen - enjoy a full day guided tour of the Costa Amalfitana, seeing the Saracen Castles, glorious private villas, Rudolf Nureyev's Limari Islands, then out to Capri for visit to Blue Grotto, Emerald Grotto and then 2 hours ashore for a very light lunch and excursion on funicular to Capri town and the Castello Belvedere. Return to Amalfi for 6pm. Dinner at Villa with grilled seafood
Our private 45 foot yacht with captain for a day on the water
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Your singing guide at The Blue Grotto
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September 18 - SORRENTO AND THE AMALFI COASAT DRIVE
10 am we leave to drive the Amalfi Coast Road to Sorrento - walk the narrow streets of this charming city doing some souvenir shopping then down to Old Port for lunch at Da Emilia. We'll take a 15 minute drive to Marina Di Puolo for an afternoon visit to fishing village – swimming if you like – and an Aperol Spritz . Return to Praiano via Coast road. back at the villa
10 am we leave to drive the Amalfi Coast Road to Sorrento - walk the narrow streets of this charming city doing some souvenir shopping then down to Old Port for lunch at Da Emilia. We'll take a 15 minute drive to Marina Di Puolo for an afternoon visit to fishing village – swimming if you like – and an Aperol Spritz . Return to Praiano via Coast road. back at the villa
Sorrento waterfront with Vesuvius over the Bay of Naples
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Sorrento Marina Grande
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September 19 – HIKE THE PATH OF THE GODS AND POSITANO
Positano and the Path of The Gods. I have arranged for local food guide Lucia (Lucy) to guide you on a 3.5 hour walk along the Sentieri degli Dei. I will drive you to the starting point in Bomerano , then she will lead you on this stunning hike with the most amazing views of the Amalfi Coast – Be sure to bring some hiking footwear and some water. At the other end of the trail – I will meet you and we will enjoy lunch at a local Slow Food restaurant. Then we head down the hill to Positano for a late afternoon stroll and a couple of hours shopping for souvenirs or fashionably en vogue clothing and accessories, We enjoy a late afternoon cocktail at Le Sireneuse. the most famous bar on the Amalfi Coast. A refreshing and light supper back at the villa.
Positano and the Path of The Gods. I have arranged for local food guide Lucia (Lucy) to guide you on a 3.5 hour walk along the Sentieri degli Dei. I will drive you to the starting point in Bomerano , then she will lead you on this stunning hike with the most amazing views of the Amalfi Coast – Be sure to bring some hiking footwear and some water. At the other end of the trail – I will meet you and we will enjoy lunch at a local Slow Food restaurant. Then we head down the hill to Positano for a late afternoon stroll and a couple of hours shopping for souvenirs or fashionably en vogue clothing and accessories, We enjoy a late afternoon cocktail at Le Sireneuse. the most famous bar on the Amalfi Coast. A refreshing and light supper back at the villa.
The Path of the Gods
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Positano
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September 20 - Villa day
Spend our last full day at the villa lazing by the pool, taking in the views, Lunch at the Villa or enjoy the views from Finally we venture to stunning Marina di Praia for a beautiful seaside dinner at Bar Mare Petit restaurant where Mama will prepare simple but delicious seafood dishes in a most magical setting for our last evening in Amalfi.
Spend our last full day at the villa lazing by the pool, taking in the views, Lunch at the Villa or enjoy the views from Finally we venture to stunning Marina di Praia for a beautiful seaside dinner at Bar Mare Petit restaurant where Mama will prepare simple but delicious seafood dishes in a most magical setting for our last evening in Amalfi.
The Amalfi coast - drink it up
September 21 - Vesuvius and Naples
We enjoy the Busvia di Vesuvio bus ride 3/4 of the way up Vesuvius and then finish the last 500 feet on foot to see the steam still escaping from the crater of Vesuvius 2000 years after it exploded. (40 minutes round trip – difficulty – low ). Then down the side of the volcano for lunch and wine tasting at Cantina del Vesuvio for an extensive tasting and pasta lunch. transfer to Naples (45 minutes) Check into hotel Transatlantico. Then you have a free afternoon for exploring. WE congregate near Castello Ovo for a seaside farewell dinner in Port –finally an evening passeggiata along the waterfront boulevard
We enjoy the Busvia di Vesuvio bus ride 3/4 of the way up Vesuvius and then finish the last 500 feet on foot to see the steam still escaping from the crater of Vesuvius 2000 years after it exploded. (40 minutes round trip – difficulty – low ). Then down the side of the volcano for lunch and wine tasting at Cantina del Vesuvio for an extensive tasting and pasta lunch. transfer to Naples (45 minutes) Check into hotel Transatlantico. Then you have a free afternoon for exploring. WE congregate near Castello Ovo for a seaside farewell dinner in Port –finally an evening passeggiata along the waterfront boulevard
The views over Naples from the top of Vesuvius
September 25 Departures – transfers to Naples Airport or Train Station
Details
all inclusive $5995 pp/ DO
Details
all inclusive $5995 pp/ DO
