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Naples and Amalfi Coast
Campania
Italy
Romans and Greeks were there before the growing of the Baroque Palaces and Churches of Spacca Napoli.
The biggest artists were all attracted by the charming of Naples, since the early ages to the Romantic period. From the old Néa Polis, founded by Greeks, to the highest glory of the Baroque Age, the city and its environs fascinated every traveler, who loved its artistic treasures as well as its lovely climate and the beauty of the nature around. Romans were not wrong when they choose Hercolanum and Baia as their privileged holiday resorts. In parallel with this ‘dolce vita’, the eruptions of the Vesuvius, the volcanic manifestations on the Phlegrean Fields and the frequent earthquakes fomented the people’s faith in the proximity of the death’s world and in the Gods.
It is here, in fact, the cavern of the Sibille of Cuma, one of the most famous prophet of the Greek-Roman world, it is also here that mythology put its most famous heroes, Enea and Ulysses, strictly linked with the region as well as Cape Misene, the Partenopean Sirens, Procida island.
The rage of the volcano gave us also Pompeii, unique evidence buried under ashes since 79 D.C. Going southern we find Amalfi, which reached its maximum splendor in the X and XI centuries, when it became the first Sailor Republic in Italy and played a great role in the commerce with Orient and transporting crusaders. This link with the Arab-Byzantine world is even more clear when wandering up and down along the labyrinth of white roads in Atrani, looking to the arches of the Paradise’s Cloister in Amalfi or even in the architecture of the first church of Positano.
Enchanted by the lovely climate and the beauty of nature, many artists and princes have build here their sumptuous villas, especially in Ravello or in Capri. As an extension of the peninsula there is the island of Capri, last residence of the emperor Tiberio, which delight us with its beauty. Also here we find huge villas by artists and princes, surrounded by pine-trees, whereas Carthusian monks retired on the slope of Mount Solaro, the highest point of the island.
The discovery of Naples and Pompeii is linked with the routes of the Amalfi’s Coast, from Ravello to Postano, and remembering the two Mediterranean islands, jewels of Naples’ Bay: Procida and Capri.
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Naples, Rome
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Rates and Dates for 2009 | 2010
Rates include:
Accommodation 3 nights in hotel**** in Naples and 4 nights hotel*** in Agerola, in double rooms with private facilities; bed and breakfast service from day 1 to day 3, half board from the dinner of day 4 to the breakfast of the last day, transfers from Pompeii to Agerola and from Agerola to Naples with private vehicle, luggage transport, informative material.
3 nights in Naples and 4 nights on the Amalfi's Coast
| A | 2009 | 8 day walking tour | 8d / 7n | €549 | $825 |
| Single supplement | €149 | $225 |
| Supplement for departure days other than Saturday | €60 | $90 |
| 3 Dinners in Naples (Day 1, 2 and 3) | €55 | $85 |
| Extra night in Naples pp (dbl) | €55 | $85 |
| B | 2009 | 8 day walking tour July/August | 8d / 7n | €615 | $925 |
| Single supplement | €149 | $225 |
| Supplement for departure days other than Saturday | €60 | $90 |
| 3 Dinners in Naples (Day 1, 2 and 3) | €55 | $85 |
| Extra night in Naples pp (dbl) | €55 | $85 |
Transfer Option:
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Naples airport to hotel by taxi approx
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Private transfer from Pompei to Agerola and back to Naples is included
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From Naples airport to the hotel by taxi is approx Euro30 or take the shuttle bus for about Euro 5; if you arrive by train - it is a 5 minute walk.
The tour ends with a 9 AM transfer from Agerola to Naples.
Rates do not include:
Journey to/from Naples; transfer from airport on day 1, dinners on day 1, 2 and 3, transfers by bus and ferry, lunches, drinks, entrance fees, insurance and anything else not specified.
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 1h00
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 4h00
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 3h00
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 4h00
Departure from Scala, 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. Dinner and overnight stay in Agerola.
Day 7 : Path of Gods - Positano 5h00
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 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.

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 1h00 and Ercolano
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 4h00
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: 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 3h00
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 4h00
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 5h00
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 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.
Meeting:
Naples hotel
Airport:
Naples, Rome
Train station:
Naples
Transfer:
- taxi from airport to hotel (not included)
From Naples airport to the hotel by taxi is approx Euro30 or take the shuttle bus for about Euro 5; if you arrive by train - it is a 5 minute walk.
The tour ends with a 9 AM transfer from Agerola to Naples.
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Paths and easy country roads, stairs, some steep descent, several stairs in the Amalfi coast on day 5, 6 and 7. It is advisable to have done a little trekking practice or a little training.
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passports Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except: (a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Pass. more
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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.
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Paths and easy country roads, stairs, some steep descent, several stairs in the Amalfi coast on day 5, 6 and 7. It is advisable to have done a little trekking practice or a little training.
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Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
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