Italy’s Enchanted Amalfi Coast 8 Days, 7 Nights Leisure Vacation - Deluxe
“Open my heart and you will see, engraved inside of it, ‘Italy.’” -Robert Browning

$2889 based on double occupancy with reservation
made by check. Add 3.5% for published credit card rate.

YOUR LEISURE VACATION INCLUDES:

• All Hot Buffet Breakfasts
• Hotel baggage handling, hotel taxes, hotel service charges (items of a personal nature not included)
• All Sightseeing and Admissions described in itinerary – we never up-sell while on tour!
• Deluxe, air-conditioned mini-coaches or private cars with panoramic windows and comfortable bucket seats
• Certain departures include Eurostar 1st Class Rail Travel with Reserved Seats
• 4 ½ Star hotel property: Hotel BelAir or similar: Authentic Italian architecture, culture and style! Private baths, all non-smoking, all with balconies and incredible views of the sea!

VACATION ITINERARY

Day 1 | Onward to the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast beckons our arrival - Depart from Rome this morning and visit Amalfi and Positano and then we head up the coast to check in to our hotel in Sorrento for 7 nights on the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most splendidly beautiful--and historically significant--areas in Italy. The area is comprised of the southern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula, south of Naples and part of the province of Salerno. In the northern coast we find the town of Sorrento, from which the Peninsula derives its name, and along the southern coast one will find the region's main towns of Positano, Ravello, Atrani, and Amalfi. The island of Capri, located nearby in the Bay of Naples, is also considered part of the Amalfi Coast.

Upon arrival and transfer from the Naples Train Station or from Rome via coach, we enjoy an included tour of Pompeii. Nothing compares to the magic and mystery of Pompeii. You view the seemingly tranquil Mt. Vesuvius and then walk among the remains of a city that was once buried underneath 30 feet of ash during its violent eruption. Explore a bakery, theatre, gymnasium and public bath. See the homes of the wealthy as well as the middle and lower classes. Includes admission and guided sightseeing.

After our tour transfer to Sorrento and check in to our hotel - the Hotel BelAir in Sorrento or similar. The BelAir is positioned perfectly for the stunning view of the sea and the city!

• POMPEII TOUR INCLUDED
• WELCOME DINNER TONIGHT INCLUDED ~ Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight at a Donna Sofia in Sorrento.

Day 2 | Touring Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi
Today enjoy a walking tour to the heart of Sorrento. Visit the town of Sorrento which has been a popular resort since Roman Times, perched above the sea with its picturesque bays enjoy distant views of the Isle of Capri, while admiring the surrounding hills covered in vines. Stroll around the narrow alleys of Positano which enjoys an unsurpassed position along the Amalfi coast where delightful white and pastel-colored houses litter the hillside. Along with the beautiful beaches, its ancient fishing port, the splendid majolica dome of the church of Santa Maria Assunta and artisan shops you'll enjoy a taste of the “Dolce Vita”. In the town of Amalfi, enjoyed a prestigious past when it once a major naval power. Made of a labyrinth of narrow lanes and alleyways that climbs the surrounding hills, the town features typical Mediterranean style architecture with houses piled one on top of the other. Here you can sample the local Limoncella drink or perhaps visit the celebrated “Paradise Cloister” built in Arabian style that dates back to the thirteenth century.

After we board our vehicle for a drive to Positano and Amalfi. The rugged coastline, sunny brilliance, and high mountain towns of the Amalfi Coast--as well as its proximity to Naples and the major archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum--have made the area a favorite with tourists, artists, and writers. Sorrento, Capri, and Positano have flourished as a home base for wealthy expatriates, particularly since the end of World War II. The town of Amalfi itself was at one time an important port in the region during the Middle Ages, and much more populated than it is today. Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the four principal destinations of the Amalfi Coast. Fall under the spell of the enchanting Amalfi coast where the most beautiful coastline in world offers incredible views throughout its course.

• SIGHTSEEING INCLUDED
• OPTIONAL DINING TONIGHT

Day 3 | A Free Day in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast | Maybe a visit to Capri?
Enjoy a free day to explore on your own! Perhaps a Fast Jet to Capri? Or just strolling the Amalfi Coast and sipping the Limoncello!
• OPTIONAL DINING TONIGHT

Day 4 | Ravello and Peninsula Tour
Enjoy sightseeing to the town of Ravello with our driver. Ravello is situated high above the other jewels of the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy a sightseeing drive and visit to the town. Tonight explore Sorrento on your own for dinner or ask the concierge for a great option!
• SIGHTSEEING INCLUDED
• OPTIONAL DINING TONIGHT

Day 5 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Optional Culinary Class
Following breakfast, you will be picked up and driven to the Sorrento Cooking School for your first hands-on cooking lesson. Today's lesson will feature the preparation of a three-course meal. Following the lesson, you will enjoy lunch along with local wines. For the remainder of the afternoon, you’re free to explore Sorrento on your own.
• OPTIONAL ½ Day CULINARY EXPERIENCE $210 per person.
• OPTIONAL DINING TONIGHT

Day 6 | Optional Visit to Cheese Farm
Today you will go into the hills to visit the oldest cheese factory in the area. The Caseificio is located on a mountain overlooking the two bays, Salerno and Naples. The cheese maker will show you how the treccia Sorrentina and the Caciovallo are prepared. Return to Sorrento for balance of day free.
• OPTIONAL ½ Day CHEESE FARM TOUR AND EXPERIENCE $113 per person.
• OPTIONAL DINING TONIGHT

Day 7 | Free Day at Leisure – Enjoy the Amalfi Coast
Enjoy your last day on the Amalfi Coast completely at your leisure.

Our time is drawing to an end but we have made many memories - and great photos - let's plan to share them upon our return home! Ciao!
• INCLUDED DINING TONIGHT

Day 8 | Flights Departing Italy or Extend Your Stay
Catch flights for the USA – transfer to Naples $95 per person (minimum 2 guests). Or inquire with reservations about a transfer to Rome ($269 per person minimum 2 guests). Until we meet again, may your days be full of discovery and your nights full of good friends.

***Tour Ends***

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