Naples & the Amalfi Coast(Trip #60195)

Tour Overview

Experience Campania, a region of Italy renowned since Roman times for its rugged beauty. We visit the city of Naples, wander the almost perfectly preserved streets of Pompeii, take a boat trip to the idyllic island of Capri and explore the picturesque Amalfi coastline. The tour ends amongst the limestone hills and forests of the Cilento National Park, a true Italian wilderness that is home to some of the last remaining wolves in Europe.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1, NAPLES
Arrival day.

Day 2, NAPLES
The capital of the Campania region, Naples has a wealth of attractions to discover, including the Cathedral of St. Gennaro, the Royal Palace and the Church of St. Domenico. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to visit Pozzuoli and the Solfatara Crater, then sample some of the best pizza in Italy. (B)

Day 3, SORRENTO
After breakfast we depart for Pompeii, the ancient Roman city which was famously buried by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Later, there is an opportunity to visit the volcano’s crater before we continue to Sorrento. (B)

Day 4, AMALFI COAST – CAPRI
The island of Capri has been a popular holiday resort and beauty spot since Roman times. Today we take a trip out to the island by motorboat. (B)

Day 5, AMALFI COAST - POSITANO – RAVELLO
A full day to explore the many picturesque coastal towns of this region. (B)

Day 6, PAESTUM
After enjoying a leisurely morning, we visit the magnificent ancient ruins of Paestum (Poseidonia), a Greco-Roman city founded at the end of the 7th century BC. (B)

Day 7, CASALVELINO
On our way to Cilento National Park, we make a stop at Agropoli, a charming coastal town with a castle built on the remains of a Byzantine fortress. We spend the night in Casalvelino or Palinuro. (B)

Days 8-9, CILENTO NATIONAL PARK
Cilento National Park is an area of stunning natural beauty, with limestone hills, forests and medieval villages. We have two full days to explore this beautiful wilderness. (B)

Day 10, NAPLES
Travel back to Naples where the tour ends on arrival. (B)