Highlights of Sorrento,Capri and Amalfi Coast Private Tour
- Durata: 4 Giorni (circa)
- Luogo: Sorrento
- Codice prodotto: HGHSRRCAMPVT
Highlights of Sorrento,Capri and Amalfi Coast Private Tour
Vibrant, unique, passionate, rich in art and architecture and with spectacular sea, this is the bay lying in the shadows of Vesuvius. The Bay of Naples, is renowned for the luxurious hospitality, the passion for music, dance, and the dramatic arts. From the vibrant and elegant Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii, the bay offers a series of unique and unforgettable towns and seascapes. Vying with the beauties of the mainland, across the water lies the small island of the gulf, Capri.
During the tour you will discover the beauty of this region, with the assistance of local guides, in a totally stress free experience designed to give you a taste of everything this land has to offer.
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Itinerary :
Day 1 : Naples, Arrival
Welcome to Naples! Meeting with our driver and private Transfer from Naples Airport to Hotel 4*. Check in and overnight
Day 2 : Naples City Tour, Sorrento
Breakfast and time to visit Naples most famous monuments with your private guide. In the morning guided walking tour of the historic center, the heart of Naples "Spaccanapoli". The itinerary dedicated to the historic center starts from Piazza Dante. After, continue on Via S. Pietro a Majella. You will pass in front of the homonymous Conservatory and the church until you reach Piazza Miraglia.
From here, a detour to the Chapel of San Severo is a must (reservation required) is one of those places in Naples to see at least once in a lifetime. The heart of the historic center: Via dei Tribunali, San Gregorio Armeno and the complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore. Continue to the Duomo! Majestic and imposing, both the exteriors and the interiors are an example of the set of styles that characterize it.
During the tour in the historic center of Naples, you will have a street food experience and time to taste the authentic Neapolitan Pizza, the famous pizza was born right in the heart of the city of Naples! In the afternoon visit of monumental Naples, through the famous Piazza Plebiscito with its fabulous Royal Palace and the S. Carlo Theater.Passage through the Galleria Umberto I and the exterior of the Maschio Angioino = Castel Nuovo.
At the end of the tour, we will go to the hotel to collect your luggage before the private transfer to Sorrento, where you will be staying. The Sorrento Peninsula has a unique landscape in the world, where natural beauties alternate, where the man’s work - who levelled even the most impervious areas, transforming them in the famous terraces degrading towards the sea, on which he cultivated orange and lemon trees, olive groves and vineyards - has been grandiose. This beautiful town is one of the favourite destination holiday all year round Overnight in the charming Sorrento.
Day 3 : Amalfi Coast Panoramic Tour, Pompeii
After breakfast departure to Amalfi coast passing through Praiano, which, in the era of the Maritime Republics, came under the rule of nearby Amalfi. It may be less famous than Amalfi, but Praiano, which hosts a series of important traditional festivals and cultural events each year, is just as beautiful. A procession of attractive little white houses lines the road leading from Praiano to the small towns of Furore and Conca dei Marini. The town, situated on extremely impervious terrain, is known for its cuisine which uses the local tomatoes, olive oil, potatoes and mountain herbs to great effect. Just beyond Furore, we come to Conca dei Marini, a shing village known above all for the Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto).
Arrival in the historic town of Amalfi an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Undisputed ruler of the seas in the 12th century, the town’s gradual decline from power has in no way diminished the beauty of its monuments, such as the cathedral: a veritable gothic masterpiece complete with highly decorative façade and impressive height of steps. The immense cathedral doors, made in bronze, were realized in Constantinople in 1065. Whilst wandering through the picturesque lanes of Amalfi, lined with tiny white cottages and shops, it is easy to catch a scent of the “sfusato” lemons which grow in abundance on this stretch of coast and are used to make the area’s highly prized Limoncello liquor.
After the morning panoramic tour on the Amalfi coast we will go to an agricultural / wine estate in the Vesuvius park, where we will have a lunch preceded by a tasting of locally produced wines and a visit to the farm.
At the end departure to Pompeii. Visit with your private guide the luxurious villas and temples, theater and forum of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, destroyed in AD 79 by the Vesuvius eruption. In the lte afternoon return to Sorrento Overnight in Sorrento
Day 4 : Sorrento, Capri Island Tour
Breakfast and departure to the small and marvellous worldwide known island of Capri. As you travel south across the Bay of Naples you see before you the unique, dramatic outline of Capri, one of the most elegant and sought after resorts. For centuries Capri was the playground of Roman Emperors and Patricians, who built villas and undertook great engineering projects on the island. Augustus had a favourite seaside villa here and his successor Tiberius built what is now the best preserved Roman Villa in Italy, Villa Jovis. Capri became popular with European artists and musicians, writers and other celebrities from the end of the 19th century, (Debussy, Somerset Maugham and many more). Today it is still a magnet for jetsetters.
Once in Capri the guided tour will start from the upper part: Anacapri. Possibility to visit Villa San Michele , the fabulous villa of Dr. Axel Munthe. Weather permitting, you can stroll through the shops and relax in one of the many outdoor cafes. The tour continues to the city of Capri, with the famous Piazza Umberto I with its elegant shops and famous restaurants. Admire the gardens colored by Augusto overlooking the famous Faraglioni and Marina Piccola. Here you will have some free time before returning with the funicular to the port of Capri and take the hydrofoil to Sorrento.
Transfer at the Giardini di Cataldo where you will visit a local factory of limoncello and do a tasting. Free return to the Hotel. Overnight in Sorrento.
Day 5 : Transfer to Naples
Breakfast. Time at leisure. Private transfer to Naples Airport or possibility to extend your tour with extra days.
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What's Included :
4 nights Accommodation in double / twin room at selected 4* Hotel
Local English speaking guide
- 3 Full day Tours in Naples, Capri, Amalfi and Pompeii
Daily Breakfast
Street Food and Pizza lunch in Naples
Lunch in Agritourism
Wine Cellar visit and Wine Tasting
Lemon Grove visit and Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Hydrofoil Ticket Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento
Transportation by private vehicle for the entire duration of the tour
Funicular ticket in Capri
Airport Transfer in/out
What's not Included :
Tips, Extras
All dinners
Local city tax
All what not mentioned in "what's included "
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Notes:
Minimum number of participants 2
Private Tour
Hotel Orient 4* or similar in Naples
Hotel Central or Cristina 4* in Sorrento
Possibility to extend your tour with 2 extra nights in Amalfi Coast