Walk & Discover: Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast & Pompeii

Resort: Amalfi
Operator: Riviera Travel
Destination: Italy
Price From: £1599.00

Overview

For centuries, the Sorrento peninsula and the Bay of Naples have attracted visitors eager to experience their dazzling scenery, tranquillity and abundance of world-class historical sights.

Invasions by the Greeks, Phoenicians and Saracens have all left their marks, but it was the Romans whose legacy remains most obvious today.

Our base for this tour is the picturesque town of Sorrento. Theres colour everywhere you look: tubs of red geraniums, dark blue clematis climbing up pastel-hued walls, and bougainvillea and roses in shades of pink decorating open spaces. Lemon trees are common you cant help but notice their fragrance as you wander. Mouthwatering aromas drift from restaurants and trattorias, and pavement cafs serve cappuccinos on every street corner.

Well also explore the striking Amalfi coast, famed for its limestone mountains, copses of pine and azure Mediterranean waters. Next its Capri, a picture-perfect island off the Sorrento peninsula that possesses a reputation as a veritable Garden of Eden. The skyline of the Bay of Naples is dominated by magnificent Mount Vesuvius, which has erupted spectacularly several times, most famously in 79AD when Pompeii and Herculaneum were entombed by a sea of molten rock and ash. Visits to these Roman towns highlight the scale of this catastrophic event and youll be amazed by their astonishing state of preservation.

Ultimately, there are few places in Europe that combine so much of interest in an area of such extraordinary scenery, making this an especially stimulating destination.


  • Duration: 7 nights

  • Accommodation: Three-star hotels

  • Meals: Breakfast & dinner included

  • Tours & Visits: Daily guided tours

  • Tour Manager/Walking Guide: Expertly led tours

  • Transport: Return flights & transfers, checked luggage included


Highlights:

  • Explore Sorrento’s olive groves and vibrant atmosphere.

  • Experience the charm of Capri with a guided boat trip.

  • Marvel at the Bay of Naples and iconic Mount Vesuvius.

  • Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  • Walk along the stunning Path of Lemons and Valle delle Farriere.

 

Your Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Sorrento

  • Fly to Naples and transfer to Sorrento.

Day 2: Walk – Sorrento

  • Guided walk through legendary olive groves.

Day 3: Discover – Capri

  • Short boat ride to explore the charms of Capri.

Day 4: Discover – Sorrento

  • Free time to explore Sorrento’s boutiques and sights.

Day 5: Walk – The Path of Lemons

  • Walk starting from the picturesque village of Ravello.

Day 6: Discover – Pompeii & Herculaneum

  • Guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins.

Day 7: Walk – Valle delle Farriere

  • Scenic walk along the Amalfi coast road to Scala.

Day 8: Return home

  • Transfer to Naples airport for your flight home.

Hand-picked Hotels:

  • Villa Maria, Sorrento: A warm and friendly atmosphere awaits.

Travel Connections:

  • Transfer time from Naples Airport to Sorrento: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Note: All transfer times are approximate and subject to traffic.

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