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Exploring Coastal Italy: Naples & Amalfi

PRIVATE TOUR - 10 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 8665

Private Tour Highlights

  • Explore the Sansevero Chapel in the historic heart of Naples, a jewel of the world's artistic heritage.
  • Savor typical Neapolitan street foods including specialties such as a cuppetiello, frittatine, and sfogliatelle.
  • See the city of Pompeii as it appeared to the ancient inhabitants just before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
  • Take a ferry ride to the fabled island of Capri for a gentle guided hike on its iconic trails before a picnic lunch with amazing views.
  • Learn the art of preparing the delicious lemon liqueur called 'limoncello' from a local family.
  • Hike the breath-taking "Path of the Gods" for a journey back in time to the glories of ancient Greece.
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Tour Overview

Soak in some of the region’s most scenic views while Exploring Coastal Italy: Naples & Amalfi for ten days through the region of Campania.

Upon Arrival to Naples, visitors will enjoy a guided welcoming tour of the city to discover its glorious past, its medieval castles, and monumental squares while tasting regional dishes including the city’s most famed culinary delight, the Pizza.

Following a full day exploring Naples, the tour continues on to the ancient city of Pompeii as the legendary Mount Vesuvius that sealed the city’s fate looms in the distance. While in Pompeii, visitors will see how the city once was before the catastrophe and learn just how those who met their fate during the eruption were preserved in the volcanoes ashes. Following the tour of Pompeii, the trip continues to the base of the volcano for a unique winery experience, discovering how volcanic soil produces its own unique wines.

The tour continues on to the fabled island of Capri for scenic hikes through Mediterranean vegetation for stunning views of the island and the mainland. Trek the breath-taking “Path of the Gods” for a journey back in time to the glories of ancient Greece. A visit to Capri is not complete without sampling the delicious local lemon liqueur, Limoncello. Learn from a local family the art of preparing the delicious spirit with a tour through a traditional limoncello farm.

Traveling on to Vietri sul Mare, the tour stops at the medieval village of Ravello to visit Villa Rufolo, an architectural gem famed for its elegant cascading gardens. Visitors will appreciate the centuries of history and magnificent works of art of the Villa before moving on to the most impressive Greek site in all of mainland Italy, Paestum. Here, history buffs will appreciate massive Greek Doric temples and nearby tombs with charming frescos before stopping at a mozzarella cheese farm for a special visit with the local cheesemaker.

Inclusions
Price includes domestic and regional flights within the itinerary; all hotel accommodations including daily continental or buffet breakfast and daily city tax; all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling; guided tours in English including entrance fees.
Exclusions

International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.

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Package Price: From £$ 8665

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

International Flight to Italy

Overnight International Flight to Naples, Italy.

Overnight International Flight to Naples, Italy.

Day
2

Welcome to Naples!

Upon arrival to Naples, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.

Naples, located in southern Italy, sits on the Bay of Naples. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed nearby Roman town Pompeii. Naples is also known for its natural beauties, such as Posillipo, Phlegraean Fields, and Nisida. Neapolitan cuisine is noted for its association with pizza, which originated in the city, as well as numerous other local dishes.

Upon arrival to Naples, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.

Naples, located in southern Italy, sits on the Bay of Naples. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed nearby Roman town Pompeii. Naples is also known for its natural beauties, such as Posillipo, Phlegraean Fields, and Nisida. Neapolitan cuisine is noted for its association with pizza, which originated in the city, as well as numerous other local dishes.

Day
3

Sansevero Chapel Tour

Meet your guide and enjoy a guided welcoming tour of the city to discover its glorious past, its medieval castles and monumental squares. Explore the Sansevero Chapel in the historic heart of Naples, a jewel of the world's artistic heritage. Here, baroque creativity, dynastic pride, beauty and mystery blend to create a unique and almost timeless atmosphere. Its masterpiece is the famous "Veiled Christ", renowned for the remarkable tissue like quality of the marble. Savor a typical Neapolitan "street food" lunch, including specialties such as a cuppetiello (a brown paper cone of mini arancini fried stuffed rice balls), frittatine (fried stuffed pasta balls), and sfogliatelle (ricotta-filled pastries). Enjoy the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. ...read less

Day
4

Archaeological Area of Pompeii & Winery Tour

This morning, depart to the archaeological area of Pompeii for a private guided visit of the ruins. The terrible eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii on August 24, 79 A.D. has left to posterity the opportunity to enjoy and visit the city as it appeared to the ancient inhabitants just before the catastrophe. Then, proceed to a winery at the base of Mount Vesuvius, discovering how volcanic soil gives birth to amazing wines. Enjoy a wine tasting with a local lunch before continuing to the Amalfi coast and checking into your hotel. ...read less

Day
5

Capri Island & Villa Jovis Tour

In the morning, take a ferry ride to the fabled island of Capri, the favorite place of Roman Emperor Tiberius. Enjoy a gentle guided hike on its iconic trails, including a visit to the largest and most opulent of Tiberius' twelve villas on the island, Villa Jovis, a secluded spot of legendary debauchery. Enjoy a picnic lunch and walk through Mediterranean vegetation, with the scent of holm oak, myrtle, and broom permeating the air, plus amazing views over the Faraglioni (three towering rock formations just off the coast) and the mainland. ...read less

Day
6

Limoncello Farm Tour

This morning, start with a tour and tasting at a traditional limoncello farm. Learn from a local family the art of preparing the delicious lemon liqueur. After the tour, enjoy a special lunch at the farm followed by a limoncello tasting.

This morning, start with a tour and tasting at a traditional limoncello farm. Learn from a local family the art of preparing the delicious lemon liqueur. After the tour, enjoy a special lunch at the farm followed by a limoncello tasting.

Day
7

Path of Gods Tour

Meet your local hiking guide and take the breath-taking "Path of the Gods", a journey back in time to the glories of ancient Greece. The panoramic trail is broken by insights into local life, passing shepherds huts and ancient stone houses carved into the limestone before descending a long series of steps to the colorful Positano.

Meet your local hiking guide and take the breath-taking "Path of the Gods", a journey back in time to the glories of ancient Greece. The panoramic trail is broken by insights into local life, passing shepherds huts and ancient stone houses carved into the limestone before descending a long series of steps to the colorful Positano.

Day
8

Ravello & Villa Rufolo Tour

This morning, private transfer to the medieval village of Ravello. Meet your local guide and explore centuries of history, art and folklore at Villa Rufolo, an architectural gem famed for its elegant cascading gardens. The Villa contains centuries of history, magnificent works of art, and legends and is unique in terms of its architecture and decoration. Later in the morning, continue to Vietri sul Mare. Check into your hotel and enjoy the amenities.

This morning, private transfer to the medieval village of Ravello. Meet your local guide and explore centuries of history, art and folklore at Villa Rufolo, an architectural gem famed for its elegant cascading gardens. The Villa contains centuries of history, magnificent works of art, and legends and is unique in terms of its architecture and decoration. Later in the morning, continue to Vietri sul Mare. Check into your hotel and enjoy the amenities.

Day
9

Paestum & Tomb of the Diver Tour

Drive along the Mediterranean coast to the World heritage site of Paestum, the most impressive Greek site in all of mainland Italy. Founded in the 7th century B.C., Paestum has three magnificent and massive Greek Doric temples. Also visit the onsite museum with artifacts from nearby tombs with charming frescos such as the famous Tomb of the Diver. On your way back, stop at one of the many local buffalo mozzarella cheese farms and savor the amazing freshly made mozzarella on a special visit with the cheese maker.

Drive along the Mediterranean coast to the World heritage site of Paestum, the most impressive Greek site in all of mainland Italy. Founded in the 7th century B.C., Paestum has three magnificent and massive Greek Doric temples. Also visit the onsite museum with artifacts from nearby tombs with charming frescos such as the famous Tomb of the Diver. On your way back, stop at one of the many local buffalo mozzarella cheese farms and savor the amazing freshly made mozzarella on a special visit with the cheese maker.

Day
10

International Flight Home

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the Naples airport for your flight.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to the Naples airport for your flight.

Naples, Italy

Sorrento, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Vietri sul Mare, SA, Italy

Places You'll See

  • Naples

    Just behind Rome and Milan, Naples is the third-largest city in Italy and has a long history of fierce battles and numerous civilizations taking claim of its valuable port. Shadowed by the still-active Mount Vesuvius, Naples is a short distance from the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. While in Naples, visitors will appreciate the gorgeous port as well as the many ancient castles, chapels, and churches.

  • Sorrento

    Overlooking the bay of Naples, Sorrento is a picturesque coastal town with sweeping views of its bustling marinas. Once ruled by Romans, Greeks, Turks, Spaniards and the French, visitors will notice the influence of each civilization in Sorrento’s unique architecture.

  • Vietri Sul Mare

    Serving as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Vietri Sul Mare is one of thirteen villages along the Almalfi coastline. With its quintessentially colorful structures lining the cliffside, Vietri Sul Mare offers a quaint atmosphere as visitors walk the shop and café lined streets while admiring the city’s famed ceramics.

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Naples : Grand Hotel Santa Lucia

Sorrento : Hotel Plaza Sorrento

Vietri Sul Mare : Paradiso Relais

Testimonials

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Traveled September 2018

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Traveled August, 2005

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