Escorted Tours 2023-24 1st Edition

Positano Day 1: UK to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi D Depart the UK for your flight to Naples Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to your hotel in the delightful village of Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, near Sorrento. After you've settled in, enjoy a welcome meeting and drink followed by dinner. Day 2: Amalfi Coast B Transfer down the hill to the harbour in Sorrento, a stunning town nestled on the cliffs that were a favourite of Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, and Goethe. Take the public ferry boat along the Amalfi Coast stopping in sophisticated Positano with its vertiginous houses cascading down to the sea in a riot of sun-bleached peach, pink and terracotta. Continue to scenic Amalfi, set below steep cliffs, and explore the coast’s most famous town. View the beautiful cathedral, Duomo di Amalfi dedicated to St Andrew. From Amalfi drive up into the hills to lovely Ravello which has enjoyed unrivalled views of the Amalfi Coast since its founding in the 5th Century. Enjoy a walk around town passing the Villa Rufolo, the Duomo di Ravello and other historic buildings. Return to Sant’Agata in the afternoon. Day 3: Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi B Explore the local village with its shops and restaurants and marvellous views of the impressive Mount Vesuvius in the distance. If you’d prefer to visit Sorrento, your guide will give you instructions for taking the local bus into town. Day 4: Capri B Take the ferry from Sorrento harbour to the world- famous island of Capri. With its steep cliffs and elegant villa’s, fringed by the perfectly blue sea, it is easy to see how this has become the holiday island of choice for the rich and famous. Travel to Anacapri on the west side of the island by minibus to the top of Mount Solara for some truly amazing views. Explore Capri Town with its designer shops and stylish restaurants. Day 5: Pompeii B In AD79 Mount Vesuvius exploded in dramatic fashion, throwing lava and ash over the vibrant and busy city of Pompeii. Almost two millennia later the city remains frozen in time. Explore the amphitheatre, forum, lavish villas and discover how people lived their day to day lives. Day 6: Naples and Herculaneum B Drive to the UNESCO listed City of Naples with its array of fine buildings and attractions. A guided tour will take you past the Royal Palace, the Garibaldi and Plebiscito squares, and the renowned San Carlo Opera House. Naples is well known as the place where the Pizza Margherita was invented and you will have time to search one out before you depart. Later, drive to Herculaneum situated at the foot of mighty Mount Vesuvius. Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried under the Vesuvian ash and has on show the best-preserved buildings of the era. Day 7: Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi B Spend your last day at leisure, a great opportunity to enjoy the hotel facilities, get some last-minute souvenirs or visit Sorrento on the local bus. Day 8: Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi to the UK B After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight, stay a few more nights in Sant’Agata or continue on to another extension. Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast Tour highlights ✔ Take a boat trip to the beautiful island of Capri ✔ Visit haunting Pompeii, it’s ruins famously preserved under the volcanic ash of Vesuvius ✔ Explore vibrant Naples and it’s UNESCO-listed historic centre ✔ Travel to the archaeological park of ancient Herculaneum at the foot of mighty Vesuvius ✔ Cruise along the picturesque Amalfi Coast, visiting Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Discover the dramatic Amalfi Coast where mountains cloaked in forest plunge into turquoise seas, cruise to stunning Capri from Sorrento, a holiday favourite of Tolstoy and Dickens, discover the haunting ruins of Pompeii and immerse yourself in the food, energy and history of Naples. Meal plan: 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner Accommodation: Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi, 3 H Hotel La Pergoletta Flights: London Gatwick to Italy with Easyjet. Regional flights available, please see page 168-169 Tour pace: Easygoing      Naples Herculaneum Pompeii Ravello Amalfi Positano Sorrento Capri Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi < < 7 Coach Air Boat Nights 2 Small Group Tour - 25 or less PLEASE NOTE: Your guide will accompany you on all days when you have excursions, they will not accompany you on free days. Extend your tour Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi stay, 3 H , B&B, 3 nights from £179 Malta city stay, 4 nights, All-Inclusive, 4 H from £449 Departures & from prices 26 Sep 23 £1,199 4 Jun 24 £1,349 17 Oct 23 £1,099 11 Jun 24 £1,349 7 Nov 23 £999 17 Sep 24 £1,399 16 Apr 24 £1,149 24 Sep 24 £1,399 30 Apr 24 £1,199 8 Oct 24 £1,249 7 May 24 £1,249 15 Oct 24 £1,199 14 May 24 £1,349 5 Nov 24 £999 • A single supplement starts from just £199 • Tipping paid locally €16 pp per tour Europe 158 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details