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Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast
Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured and elegant corners.
Capri
Amphitheatre, Pompeii Naples
Available Apr to Oct 2022 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from
• Bristol £1,095 • Edinburgh £1,065 • Gatwick £995 • Luton £1,029 • Manchester £1,019 Personalise your holiday
• Countryside Tour (full day) – from £63
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On selected dates make your own arrangements to the airport or your hotel. Room for Sole Use from £280
Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. Rome Italy
Pompeii
Naples Pompeii
Sorrento
Capri
• Spend a week in the blissful surroundings of the Neapolitan Riviera • Visit the extraordinary ruins of Roman city Pompeii, famously preserved by the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in AD79 • Discover and explore colourful, historic
Naples, one of Italy’s most iconic cities • Journey along the Amalfi Drive, one of
Europe’s most scenic coastal roads • Enjoy a full day on the enchanting
Isle of Capri, famed for its upmarket restaurants and designer shops • Free time to enjoy your hotel’s facilities and make the most of its stunning location, overlooking the Bay of Naples • Seven nights’ carefully chosen three-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Girasole
Sant’ Agnello (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Naples, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
From your base in a choice of excellent hotels close to the famous resort of Sorrento, above the blue bay of Naples, enjoy four wonderful guided excursions. Experience historic Naples and discover the ruins of Pompeii, where Roman time stands still; spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri, beloved haunt of artists and writers, and sit back in wonderment as you enjoy the breathtaking drive along the fabled Amalfi Coast, overlooking glorious scenes of picture-postcard perfection.
Your Hotel Choices
Positano
Day One – Fly to Italy Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and board the coach for the scenic journey to the Bay of Naples, and on to your chosen hotel, in or close to Sorrento. Day Two – Explore Sorrento and surroundings at your leisure Today is free for you to rest and relax, either enjoying the facilities of the hotel, or perhaps venturing into the centre of delightful Sorrento. The town, perched upon its cliff-top, seems built between the sky and the sea, and offers everything required for an enjoyable stay. Its colourful, beating heart is the Piazza Tasso, pedestrianised in the evenings, when the bars and cafés that surround it become a perfect place to watch the locals, dressed in their ‘Sunday best’, enjoying the nightly passeggiata. On the shore, two tiny ports are backed by even tinier beaches and several boardwalks dotted with beach-huts and sun-loungers, while on the water, pleasure-craft of all shapes and sizes, as well as the occasional cruise ship, add to the colourful scene. Day Three – Included visits to Pompeii and Naples Today’s included excursion begins with the truly awe-inspiring ruins of Roman Pompeii, destroyed – yet miraculously preserved – by the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buried and forgotten for hundreds of years, Pompeii was rediscovered in the 18th century, since when excavations have continued to reveal more and more of this ancient, once magnificent city, with its villas, temples and frescoed houses giving a very vivid insight into Roman life. You’ll then journey around the bay, passing the brooding hulk of the famous volcano to one of Italy’s most colourful cities, the great southern Italian capital Naples. Highlights of a guided tour will include Garibaldi and Plebiscito squares, in the UNESCO-listed heart of the city, with their fine statues, San Carlo Opera House – second only in importance to Milan’s famed La Scala – and the Royal Palace. You’ll also take in the medieval, turreted Castel Nuovo, the legendary ‘Egg Castle’ and the spectacular view from Posillipo Hill, which rises up above the city, before you return to Sorrento at the end of a wonderful day. Day Four – Included journey along the Amalfi Drive One of the most scenic coastal roads in Europe forms the backdrop for today’s included excursion, as fantastically shaped rocks plunge vertically into the sea and dizzy bridges span deep gorges, while in contrast, the gentlycontoured hillsides are covered in vines, fruit and olive trees. Make sure you pack your camera, as we’ll be making plenty of stops at scenic lookouts along the way! Take in the view above the town of Positano, with its Moorish-style pink and white houses, and enjoy a visit to beautiful Amalfi, a thriving holiday resort with houses rising up the hillsides and a main square dominated by the beautiful cathedral. Your final visit will be to Ravello, with its alleys, stairways and roofed passages clinging to the mountainside, and from which vantage points the views are spectacular. Day Five – At leisure or optional countryside tour through Campania Rest and relax in Sorrento, or join today’s optional excursion, which will journey into the countryside of Campania, and will include a fascinating insight into some of the traditions and origins of the cuisine of the region. Begin with a walking tour of Sorrento’s oldest quarters, and visit a local wine cellar, an ancient olive press and a working mozzarella farm, where the famed buffalo ‘cheese’ is still hand-made. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to taste and purchase the regional produce, and your day will also include a scenic drive through some of the Sorrentine peninsula’s smaller towns, where spectacular views of the Due Golfi – Naples and Salerno – add to the enjoyment of the day. Day Six – Included excursion to Capri Today will prove one of the undoubted highlights of your holiday, as you embark on the 20-minute jet foil crossing from Sorrento across the Bay of Naples to the wonderful Isle of Capri, one of the Mediterranean’s treasures and a famous hideaway of poets and artists. The island is known for its craggy coastline and high-end designers shops, bars and restaurants. On arrival, a mini-bus will take you to the picturesque village of Anacapri on the slopes of Mount Solaro. There will also be time for those who wish to take a chair lift ride to the summit of Solaro (payable locally). You’ll continue to the island’s main town to visit the Augustus Gardens, overlooking the Canzone del Mare, former home to the legendary Gracie Fields. Day Seven – Day at leisure Spend a last day enjoying the surroundings of the hotel, Sorrento and all its charms. Day Eight – Fly back to the UK This morning, bid farewell to your wonderful hosts today as you board the coach for the transfer to the airport for the return flight, at the end of a marvellous holiday in one of Italy’s most beautiful regions.
Hotel Girasole
This delightful hotel with a stunning garden and pool, a bar, lounge and restaurant, is situated one mile from the centre of Sorrento. Tastefully furnished air-conditioned rooms have a hairdryer, TV, telephone and a balcony. Rooms with a garden view are available for a supplement. Hotel Eliseo Park, Sant’ Agnello HHHH Half-Board from £1,075
This hotel is situated very close to the centre of Sant’ Agnello and only five minutes away from the sea. There are shops and restaurants close by and the centre of Sorrento is a 10-minute walk away. Well-appointed rooms have a hairdryer, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and satellite TV and a balcony. There is an outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge and bar.
Hotel Caravel
Set in a charming district of Sorrento, this hotel is approximately half a mile from the resort centre and close to the lift to Marinella Beach. Amenities include an outdoor pool and sun terrace, piano bar and roof-top terrace. All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV, a mini-bar and a safe. Rooms with a balcony are available for a supplement. Hotel Grand La Pace, Sant’ Agnello HHHH Half-Board from £1,296
The Hotel Grand La Pace is set overlooking the bay of Sorrento, which is a 5-minute bus ride away, and only a short walk away from the centre of Sant’Agnello. The hotel offers a restaurant, snack bar and lounge bar and a panoramic swimming pool on the first floor. All rooms are well furnished and have air conditioning, hairdryers, a TV and telephones plus a mini-bar (payable locally) and safe. Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento HHHH Half-Board from £1,457
The four-star Hotel Michelangelo is set in the centre of Sorrento and looks out over the Gulf of Naples and the nearby Sorrento Harbour. Rooms are stylish, with wooden furniture and tiled floors, together with air conditioning, a TV and mini-bar. Amenities at the hotel include a lovely outdoor swimming pool and a traditional Neapolitan restaurant.
