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Day 1
Sorrento
Rendezvous at our Sorrento hotel. After lunch take a leisurely hike.
Stroll to a bluff with views across the sea to the island of Capri.
Lemon trees, vineyards, and olive groves make for a quintessential
southern Italian background. This walk provides the perfect introduction
to the Sorrento peninsula with views of the azure sea and green mountains.
Hotel in Sorrento.
Day 2
Pompeii Visit
the famous ruins of Pompeii with an Italian guide. In 79 AD Mount
Vesuvius erupted burying the town under 30 feet of mud and ash. Today
you can explore the excavated homes and businesses gaining
a rich insight into
the daily life of Romans 2,000 years ago. After lunch enjoy a
downhill hike back to Sorrento. Hotel in Sorrento.
Day 3
Island of Capri A
fast hydrofoil speeds us across the bay to Capri. Visit the beautiful Blue Grotto with its magical incandescent waters.
Take a chairlift up Monte Solare for panoramic views. Explore Villa San
Michelle a perfectly preserved Roman Imperial Villa. Hotel in
Sorrento.
Day 4-6
Ravello
Transfer to Ravello for a two-night stay. High above the sea Ravello is
a stylish little town that is known for ravishing gardens and the best
views of the Amalfi coast. Hike downhill to the coastal towns of Atrani
and Amalfi. Just around the bend from Amalfi, little Atrani has a sandy
beach, a charming town square, and few tourists. Hike to the sleepy
towns of Scala and Pontone. Hotel in Ravello (2 nights) |
