Amalfi coast and Naples

Taste and Slow Italy - Trasimeno Travel Sas, Via Novella 1/F, 06061 Castiglione del Lago, Perugia. Tel. 075-953969, Fax 075-9652654 www.tasteandslowitaly.com - [email protected] Day 01

Arrival at the airport in Naples where you will meet the tour leader and the private bus. Transfer to a 3 or 4 star hotel in Sorrento or in the surrounding area, arrival at the hotel. Before dinner, you will take a walk to get to know the city.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

After breakfast, boarding from Sorrento to visit . Arrival at Marina Grande harbour, transfer to Capri. Wal- king through the city, you will come across the very famous “Piazzetta” and then youfirstly will pay a visit to the gor- geous , then to the wonderful Gar- den of Augustus.

You will also enjoy the breathtaking views of Marina Picco- la and finally, and the . Departure with the private bus to get to from where it is possible to reach the top of Mount Solaro by chair lift. Capri - Via Krupp

The tour will continue with a walk until reaching Scala Fenicia (Phoenician Steps) passing by Villa San Mi- chele with its amazing views of Marina Grande, of the Sorrento Peninsula, the small islands of The Gallos, the Vesuvio Volcano and finally the bay of Naples.

Lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, you will return to Sorrento.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03

After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to reach Naples by private bus. Arrival at Naples and visit of the underground of the city.

Every historical epic, from the foundation of Neopolis to the bombs of WWII, has left its mark on the walls of the yellow tufa stone, with which the city was built.

Napoli sotterranea Forty meters below the surface of the city, underneath the lively streets of the historical centre of Naples, you will discover a totally different world which still has to be explored. It is the heart of the city and it will be like going back to the very origin of Naples, 2400 years ago.

Lunch at a delicious pizzeria.

In the afternoon, visit of the city with a local guide, half of the tour will be carried out by bus, the other half by foot. You will see Chiaia’s Riviera, Posillipo with it bre- athtaking views of the , the prome- nade, Piazza Plebiscito with the Royal Palace (from the outside), the famous Caffè Gambrinus (where you will have the opportunity to try the “sfogliatella” and the “babà”, two delicious and tasty pastries of Naples), Galleria Umberto I, Royal Theatre of Saint Charles, New Jesus Square and the Cloister of Santa Chiara.

Free time for shopping in Naples. Palazzo Reale Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04

After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to re- ach the seashore by private bus. Arrival at Positano, a picturesque town with its terraces upon the sea, famous for its tiny colored houses and the“Positano fashion”. You will have the chance to wander throu- gh the streets of the city centre.

Free time for shopping.

Amalfi

Next stop will be Amalfi, the ancient maritime Republic, that still displays all of its splendor in its Cathedral, in the Cloister of Paradise and in its alleys. Upon request, it will be possible to visit to the Museum of Handma- de Paper.

Lunch at your leisure.

After lunch you will reach Ravello, a very classy city with its spectacular terrace from where you will enjoy a marvelous view of the overlooking coast and sea. You can either visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone or take a stroll downhill, to climb down from Ravello to the pleasant sea-side village of Minori. The itinerary is not too difficult and offers amazing views of the coast and of the sea and it will take less than 30 minutes.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Ravello

Day 05

After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to reach Pompei by private bus. Guided tour of the ruins of the city. Pompei Vesuvio

The archeological fundings of Pompeii brought back the remains of the ancient Pompeii, near the hill of Civi- ta, buried along with Ercolano, Stabiae and Oplonti, beneath the ashes and the lapillus scattered during the volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. It is one of the best testimonies of life during the Roman period; in fact, Pompeii is the best preserved city of that time.

After the visit, lunch break.

Departure to visit Vesuvio Volcano with a guide. You will reach the top of the volcano after a striking one - kilometer walk.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sorrento.

Day 06

After breakfast, departure with the tour leader and the private bus to reach Paestum.

The city was originally funded by Greek colonizers, but it owes its name to the Romans. Today, it is one the most striking archeological sites in Campania, with its three Doric temples surrounded just by na- ture and the city walls.

Paestum The National Archeological Museum of Pompeii displays remarkable findings such as the Tomb of the Diver, the only example of Greek painting which has managed to survive up to the present age.

Take the opportunity to visit a dairy factory, where Buf- falo Mozzarella is made. You will assist to the produc- tion and to the mozzarella making. Tasting session and lunch.

Next stop will be Salerno where you will take a walk Vietri through the city center ( the Church of the Crucifix, the amazing Norman Cathedral) and through the famous seashore.

You can either spend some time shopping in the classy city shops or visiting Vietri on the Sea and its ceramic workshops which decorate all of the buildings of the Amalfi Coast.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07

After breakfast, departure with the tour leader and private bus to reach a farm in Vico Equense where you will attend a very entertaining lesson on how to make the authentic pizza of Naples. Lunch at the farm.

Then you will visit Gragano which it is said to be the hometown of the most famous Italian delicacy: the Italian pasta.

Visit of a pasta factory where fusilli are still handmade.

You will go back to Sorrento at 5 pm. Listening to some of the most typical songs of Naples in a theatre will be the best way to say goodbye to the Amalfi Coast.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08

After breakfast, departure with the tour leader to reach Ca- serta by private bus. Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Caserta, previously ow- ned by the Bourbon Kings of Naples, and to the fabulous park with its scenographic fountains and statues.

Lunch at your leisure.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport of Naples, departure and end of tour.

Have a safe flight back home!

End of the services.

Tour information:

• The tour will be available with a minimum of 16 paying partecipants. • The tour can be changed according to airport and flights’ schedule • Possibility of private boat rental in Capri for a tour of the island • Round trip flights’ reservation available • Booking cancellations insurance available Services Included:

• 8 days, 7 nights in a 3/ 4 star hotel in HB (meal won’t take necessary place at the hotel) • Tour leader for the whole duration of the tour • Local guide, for 5 half days (Capri, Pompei, Vulcano, Paestum, Reggia di Caserta) • Local guide in Naples for one full day • Private bus with driver for the whole duration of the tour • One lesson of “Pizza Napoletana” making • ”Musica Napoletana “ show

Not included:

• Anything which is not expressly mentioned in the list above • Travel health insurance • Baggage insurance • Entrance fees to the museums • Tips and personal expenses

DAY ITINERARY MEALS 1 Arrival and transfer to hotel in Sorrento D 2 Boarding for a tour in Capri and Anacapri B - D 3 Visit of the Underground Naples and tour of the city B - L The Amalfi coast: Positano, Amalfi, Ravello; 4 B - D visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone 5 Guided tour of Pompei and Vesuvio B - L - D 6 Tour of Paestum and Salerno B - L Visit a farm in Vico Equense and a pasta factory in Gragnano. 7 B - L A musical night in the theatre of Sorrento 8 Caserta, visit to the Royal Palace. End of services B

B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner

Taste and Slow Italy - Trasimeno Travel Sas, Via Novella 1/F, 06061 Castiglione del Lago, Perugia. Tel. 075-953969, Fax 075-9652654 www.tasteandslowitaly.com - [email protected]