Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026
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 79AD 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. *Please note: Your guide will accompany you on all days when you have excursions, they will not accompany you on free days. What you’ll see Take a boat trip to 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 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. Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast What’s included ✔ Return flights Gatwick to Italy with Easyjet. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi, 3 H Hotel La Pergoletta ✔ 8 meals ✔ 5 excursions* ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Easygoing THIS TOUR EXPLORE Amalfi Malta Extend your tour Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi Stay 3 nights 3 H B&B, from £199 Malta City Stay 4 nights 4 H Half Board from £489 Prices from Sep 2024 £1,399 Nov 2025 £1,199 Oct 2024 £1,199 Mar 2026 £1,349 Nov 2024 £1,149 Apr 2026 £1,449 Mar 2025 £1,199 May 2026 £1,499 Apr 2025 £1,299 Jun 2026 £1,599 May 2025 £1,399 Sep 2026 £1,549 Jun 2025 £1,449 Oct 2026 £1,449 Sep 2025 £1,499 Nov 2026 £1,279 Oct 2025 £1,299 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 5 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £229 • Tipping paid locally €16 pp per tour 124 Europe Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk
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