Transfer and Other Options:

A. Itinerary with overnights in Naples and Agerola
Day 1 : Naples
Individual arrival in Naples. Leave the luggage in the hotel and first discovery of Spacca Napoli, the city centre characterised by narrow streets, with washing hung out, baroque churches and palaces, the San-Carlo theatre, the Gallery Umberto the 1st, the Plebiscito Square. Overnight stay in Naples.
Day 2 : Vesuvius and Ercolano - (Duration: 1h00 - Ascent approx. 200m - Descent approx. 200m)
Departure from the hotel in Naples, transfer with the “Circumvesuviana” to Ercolano. Here you will begin your climbing to the Vesuvius, first by bus, and then on foot, enjoying the wonderful panorama over the Gulf of Naples. In the afternoon you will visit the archaeological site of Ercolano, buried with Pompeii by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Overnight stay in Naples.
Day 3: Capri Island - (Duration: 2h30 - Ascent approx. 500m - Descent approx. 500m)
Trip by boat to Capri. From Marina Grande, your destination port, the hike leads today to the Hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella, crossing the Passetiello, a narrow passage between rock faces, overlooking the town of Capri. From the top you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view on the Island and on the Gulf of Naples, dominated by the Vesuvius. Descent on the steps engraved on stone by Phoenicians. (possibility of bathing). Overnight stay in Naples.
Day 4: Pompei
Visit to Pompeii and to the Villa of the Mysteries. It is the biggest open-air archaeological site of the world. A great example of past human life, where the huge eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 A.D fixed for ever under ashes and lava every men in their daily activities. Private transfer to Amalfi’s Peninsula to reach the plateau of Agerola and your hotel. Accommodation, dinner and overnight stay in Agerola.
Day 5: Canyon di Furore - Amalfi - (Duration: 2h00 - Ascent approx. 0m - Descent approx. 650m)
Excursion through caves and chapels in an unusual small valley from where you can have a splendid view on the turquoise sea till the canyon of Furore (possible bath). After midday visits of Amalfi, the most powerful Mariner Republic at the end of X century, (possible visit to the cloister of Paradise and the church, museum of paper, possible bath). Back by public bus to Agerola. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Agerola.
Day 6 : Ravello - (Duration: 3h30 - Ascent approx. 200m - Descent approx. 400m)
After breakfast public bus to Mali. Here start the walk along the path still used  by mules bringing wood to discover the "Valle dei Mulini" (mills valley).  The Valley takes its name from the mills of the area used for the production of pasta.  After XIII century some mills were transformed in paper mills and at the begin of the Valley there is the Museum of paper/  The trek continues to Ravello, where in the placid beauty of the main sqare, the cathedral dedicated to Saint Pantaleone stands out. The relic blood of altitude of 300m above sea level, the view goes across the Gulf of Salerno and over the Cilentro Mountains.  Optional visit to Villa Cimbrone and to Villa Rufolo, characterised by a melange of styles, Arabic, Sicilian and Norman, which had been a source of inspiration for Wagner. Return, on foot, through Atrani (chance to go for a swim) to Amalfi. Back by public bus to Agerola. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel in Agerola.
Day 7 : Path of Gods - Positano (Duration: 4h30 - Ascent approx. 100m - Descent approx. 650m)
Panoramic hike on the Path of Gods, the track along the coast which was, until the XIX century, the only way to get from the small isolated villages to the tiny terraced fields and the pergola vineyards. Pervaded by the rosemary perfume, as you descend, you can overview on one side the entire peninsula and over to Capri, and, on the other side, the Gulf of Salerno. You can admire the ancient work of old men, on these impervious terrains, to create a safe area where people could refuge during the Barbarian invasions which followed the fall of Roman Empire, at the end of V century. The Saint Dominic Monastery, clung on the mountains, is another evidence of those turbulent times. After Montepertuso, overhung by the mountain rock-face, you descend from the cemetery to Positano. The colourful houses of Positano have been built in amphitheatre shape, overlooking the sea, giving a unique and picturesque aspect to the village. Free time to visit Positano (chance of going for a swim). Dinner and overnight stay in Agerola.
Day 8 : After breakfast, transfer at 09.00 am from Agerola to Naples (train station, airport or hotel). If you have time we suggest the visit to the Archaeological Museum of Naples where you can admire statues, mosaics and paintings of Pompeii and Ercolano. If you have booked extra nights in Agerola, the transfer will be moved to the morning of your departure.

B. Itinerary with hotel overnights in Naples and Minori:
Day 1 : Naples
Individual arrival in Naples airport and private transfer to the hotel. Leave the luggage in the hotel and first discovery of Spacca Napoli, the city centre characterised by narrow streets, with washing hung out, baroque churches and palaces, the San-Carlo theatre, the Gallery Umberto the 1st, the Plebiscito Square. Overnight stay in Naples in Hotel****.
Day 2 : Vesuvius and Ercolano - (Duration: 1h00 - Ascent: 200m - Descent: 200m)
Departure from Naples with the “Circumvesuviana” to Ercolano (The Circumvesuviana is near the train railway station). Here you will begin your climbing to the Vesuvius, first by bus, and then on foot, enjoying the wonderful panorama over the Gulf of Naples. In the afternoon you will visit the archaeological site of Ercolano, buried with Pompeii by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Return to Naples with Circumvesuviana. Overnight stay in Naples****.
Day 3: Capri Island - (Duration: 2h15 - Ascent: 500m - Descent: 500m)
Trip by boat to Capri. From Marina Grande, your destination port, the hike leads today to the Hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella, crossing the Passetiello, a narrow passage between rock faces, overlooking the town of Capri. From the top you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view on the Island and on the Gulf of Naples, dominated by the Vesuvius. Descent on the steps engraved on stone by Phoenicians. (possibility of bathing). Overnight stay in Naples hotel ****.
Day 4: Pompeii
Train transfer to Pompeii. Visit of Pompeii and of the Villa of the Mysteries. It is the biggest open-air archaeological site of the world. A great example of past human life, where the huge eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 A.D fixed forever men in their daily activities under ashes and lava. Private transfer to Amalfi’s Peninsula to reach Minori and your hotel. Accommodation and overnight stay in Minori in hotel ***
Day 5: Valle dei Mulini - Amalfi - (Duration: 3h40 - Ascent: 350m - Descent: 350m)
After breakfast transfer with public bus to Amalfi. Walk along the path still used by mules bringing wood to discover the “Valle dei Mulini” (mills valley). This is the last part of the Torrent Canneto before it crosses the town of Amalfi. The Valley takes its name from the mills of the area used for the production of pasta. After XIII century some mills were transformed in paper mills and at the begin of the Valley there is the Museum of paper. The trek ends in Amalfi, the most powerful Mariner Republic at the end of X century, (possible visit of the cloister of Paradise and the church, museum of paper, possible bath). Overnight stay in hotel in Minori.
Day 6 : Minori - Ravello - Amalfi - (Duration: 4h00 - Ascent: 400m - Descent: 400m)
Circular stage with a first hike to Ravello, where in the placid beauty of the main square, the Dome dedicated to Saint Pantaleone stands out. The blood of the Saint liquefies every year. From the village overhanging the sea, at an altitude of 300m above sea level, the view goes across the Gulf of Salerno and over the Cilento Mountains. Optional visit to Villa Cimbrone and to Villa Rufolo, characterised by a melange of styles, Arabic, Sicilian and Norman, which had been a source of inspiration for Wagner. Return, on foot, through Atrani (chance of going for a swim) and Amalfi. Overnight stay in Minori.
Day 7 : Path of Gods - Positano - (Duration: 4h30 - Ascent: 100m - Descent: 650m)
After breakfast transfer with public bus to Agerola. From here starts a panoramic hike on the Path of Gods, the track along the coast which was, until the XIX century, the only way to get from the small isolated villages to the tiny terraced fields and the pergola vineyards. Pervaded by the rosemary perfume, as you descend, you can overview on one side the entire peninsula and over to Capri, and, on the other side, the Gulf of Salerno. You can admire the ancient work of old men, on these impervious terrains, to create a safe area where people could refuge during the Barbarian invasions which followed the fall of Roman Empire, at the end of V century. The Saint Dominic Monastery, clung on the mountains, is another evidence of those turbulent times. After Montepertuso, overhung by the mountain rock-face, you descend from the cemetery to Positano. The colourful houses of Positano have been built in amphitheatre shape, overlooking the sea, giving a unique and picturesque aspect to the village. Free time to visit Positano (chance of going for a swim). Overnight stay in Minori.
Day 8 : After breakfast, transfer around 9:00 am to Naples airport. If you have time we suggest the visit to the Archaeological Museum of Naples where you can admire statues, mosaics and paintings of Pompeii and Ercolano.

C. Itinerary with hotel overnights in Naples and Amalfi:
Day 1 : Individual arrival in Naples.. Leave the luggage in the hotel and first discovery of Spacca Napoli, the city centre characterised by narrow streets, with washing hung out, baroque churches and palaces, the San-Carlo theatre, the Gallery Umberto the 1st, the Plebiscito Square. Overnight stay in Naples in Hotel**** (Hotel Suite Esedra).
Day 2 : Departure from Naples with the “Circumvesuviana” to Ercolano (The Circumvesuviana is near the train railway station). Here you will begin your climbing to the Vesuvius, first by bus, and then on foot, enjoying the wonderful panorama over the Gulf of Naples. In the afternoon you will visit the archaeological site of Ercolano, buried with Pompeii by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. Return to Naples with Circumvesuviana. Overnight stay in Naples.
Day 3: Trip by boat to Capri. From Marina Grande, your destination port, the hike leads today to the Hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella, crossing the Passetiello, a narrow passage between rock faces, overlooking the town of Capri. From the top you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view on the Island and on the Gulf of Naples, dominated by the Vesuvius. Descent on the steps engraved on stone by Phoenicians. (possibility of bathing). Overnight stay in Naples.
Day 4: Train transfer to Pompeii. Visit of Pompeii and of the Villa of the Mysteries. It is the biggest openair archaeological site of the world. A great example of past human life, where the huge eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 A.D fixed forever men in their daily activities under ashes and lava. Private transfer to Amalfi’s Peninsula to reach Amalfi and your hotel. Accommodation and overnight stay in Amalfi in hotel*** (Hotel Floridiana)
Day 5: Walk along the path still used by mules bringing wood to discover the “Valle dei Mulini” (mills valley). This is the last part of the Torrent Canneto before it crosses the town of Amalfi. The Valley takes its name from the mills of the area used for the production of pasta. After XIII century some mills were transformed in paper mills and at the begin of the Valley there is the Museum of paper. The trek ends in Amalfi, the most powerful Mariner Republic at the end of X century, (possible visit of the cloister of Paradise and the church, museum of paper, possible bath). Overnight stay in hotel in Amalfi.
Day 6 : After breakfast, public bus to Minori. The stage starts with a first hike to Ravello, where in the placid beauty of the main square, the Dome dedicated to Saint Pantaleone stands out. The blood of the Saint liquefies every year. From the village overhanging the sea, at an altitude of 300m above sea level, the view goes across the Gulf of Salerno and over the Cilento Mountains. Optional visit to Villa Cimbrone and to Villa Rufolo, characterised by a melange of styles, Arabic, Sicilian and Norman, which had been a source of inspiration for Wagner. Return, on foot, through Atrani (chance of going for a swim) and end in Amalfi. Overnight stay in Amalfi.
Day 7 : After breakfast public bus to Agerola. From here starts a panoramic hike on the Path of Gods, the track along the coast which was, until the XIX century, the only way to get from the small isolated villages to the tiny terraced fields and the pergola vineyards. Pervaded by the rosemary perfume, as you descend, you can overview on one side the entire peninsula and over to Capri, and, on the other side, the Gulf of Salerno. You can admire the ancient work of old men, on these impervious terrains, to create a safe area where people could refuge during the Barbarian invasions which followed the fall of Roman Empire, at the end of V century. The Saint Dominic Monastery, clung on the mountains, is another evidence of those turbulent times. After Montepertuso, overhung by the mountain rock-face, you descend from the cemetery to Positano. The colourful houses of Positano have been built in amphitheatre shape, overlooking the sea, giving a unique and picturesque aspect to the village. Free time to visit Positano (chance of going for a swim) Return to Amalfi by boat (or by public bus if the sea conditions are not good). Overnight stay in Amalfi.
Day 8 : After breakfast, transfer to Naples airport.

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Naples Climate and Weather

The Mediterranean climate of southern Italy is milder and sunnier than the north, with Naples being characterised by dry summers and wet autumns and winters. The average temperature in summer (June to September) is 72°F (22°C), and in winter (December to March) it's about 48°F (9°C).

Accommodations are in 3-star hotels for all 7 nights - 3 nights in Naples and 4 nights in Agerola. Upgrades to 4-star hotels are possible with slight change of itinerary.

Breakfast is included on each day of your trip, the last 4 nights also include dinner - you can include the first three nights dinner as well at extra cost.