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Explore Italy's Enchanted Amalfi Coast

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Italy's Enchanted Amalfi Coast Vacation
ITINERARY
         

Italy's Enchanted Amalfi Coast

Itinerary: A Small Group Tour of 16 Guests or Less.

We also feature this same itinerary with our Classic Budget Supreme Tour package - same itinerary, budget hotels.


Amalfi Coast Vacation

(Re)Discover Italy with us on this deluxe Itinerary ~ No big group, deluxe hotels located truly in the town and city centers, private boat throughout Venice and small private vehicle along the Tuscan Wine Road and Assisi.

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. 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 Pompeii you will transfer with our driver to Sorrento and check in to our hotel - the Hotel BelAir in Sorrento or Hotel Minervetta. The BelAir is positioned perfectly for the stunning view of the sea and the city as is the modern and chic Minervetta.

• POMPEII EXCURSION WITH GUIDE INCLUDED
• RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL DINNER TONIGHT ~ Enjoy an optional Welcome Dinner tonight at a Donna Sofia in Sorrento - free roundtrip shuttle available. 

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 board the 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 WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER/GUIDE INCLUDED

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!
Easily arranged through the hotel concierge.

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 with our guide.

Tonight explore Sorrento on your own for dinner or ask the concierge for a great option.

• SIGHTSEEING WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER/GUIDE INCLUDED

Day 5 | Free Day on the Amalfi Coast | Optional Culinary Class
Following breakfast, opt for our Culinary Experience on the Amalfi Coast. You will be picked up and driven to your first hands-on cooking lesson. 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 Day CULINARY EXPERIENCE $279 per person.

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 $169 per person.

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

Your time on the Enchanted Amalfi Coast 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!

Day 8 | Flights Departing Italy or Extend Your Stay
Catch flights for the USA – transfer to Naples $124 per person (minimum 2 guests). Or inquire with reservations about a transfer to Rome ($299 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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Yes, you can extend your vacation
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Extend your Italian Vacation!

Amalfi Coast 3 Day Extension
~Discover the beauty that is the Amalfi Coast with Positano, Amalfi and Sorrento. Breathtaking!

Tuscany 5 Day Extension
~Discover the authentic Tuscany in a pre or post tour extension.

Sicily 3 Day Extension
~Palermo, Messina and so much more await you in Sicily!

Cinque Terre 4 Day Extension
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Admissions throughout, Small Group Touring with QueensLander's exclusive approach to Italy Touring, all gratuities included, no tipping guide, driver or tour captain - Worry Free! Hotels have been personally inspected by our own Hotel Snob, Mark Story.

Hotel Saturnia & International, VeniceItaly Tours' hotel in Venice, Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Located near St. Mark's Square, the Saturnia is a delightful way to start your Italy Tour - a 14th century palace. Or perhaps the Palace Bonvecchiati or Cavalletto.

The Hotel Helvetia & Bristol in Florence is part of the Leading Hotels of the World is situated perfectly in the heart of Florence and is about a 3 minute leisurely walk to the Ponte Vecchio and Duomo. Or perhaps you'll enjoy Grand Hotel Baglioni or similar.

In Cortona you will enjoy the Villa Marsilli or similar.
Hotel San Michele in Cortona, Italy While enjoying your time 'under the Tuscan sun' discover the romance of this quaint Tuscan town.


In Rome, the Hotel de la Minerve or similar.

Rome provides perfect location near the Spanish Steps and boutique shopping areas as well as the Tiber River!
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Extending to Amalfi Coast?
Hotel Bellevue Syrene (5 Star) or Hotel BelAir (4 Star) in Sorrento.
The luxurious Bellevue Syrene Hotel or Bel Air Hotel in Sorrento Okay, so you won't want to leave these hotels. Perched perfectly on the cliffs at Sorrento and each guest room has an incredible view!

Venice Video: Watch Italian Band play inside Doges Palace

Small Group Touring™ - Only Way To Go!
Many companies boast interesting itineraries and complement that with a large group of bus junkies (sometimes upwards of 75 people!). With QueensLander's Italy's Great Cities Tour, you are guaranteed a small group tour experience of this delightful land. We mean it when we say small: average size groups range from 10 to 16 passengers.

Licensed Professional Italian Guides
We are proud to comply with Italy law, and offer only professional, licensed guides throughout our Italy's Great Cities Tour experience. In Venice, we meet Cinzia and Luigi, our boat driver. In Florence, it's Susanna. In Rome, it's Cynthia. Bilingual, friendly, and knowledgeable.

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