Southern Italy: Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast 8 days from $6,675
Encounter stunning scenery and vivid history from Naples to the Amalfi Coast, discovering legendary sites like Pompeii and the Roman villas of Capri, and staying in the seaside gems of Sorrento and Positano. HIGHLIGHTS Explore Naples’ delightful street food scene on a guided tour. �
Peer into the crater of Mount Vesuvius, and visit the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum with a private guide. �
Hike Capri’s glorious coast with a private guide, and enjoy a cooking class in a family home.
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Stay in two beloved coastal towns: Sorrento and Positano, and discover the Amalfi Coast. �
The itinerary below is a sample of what’s possible. Your Smithsonian Tailor-Made Journey will be handcrafted just for you. Day 1 – Naples, Italy Arrive in Naples and meet your private driver. After time to relax at your hotel, join your private guide this evening for a walking tour of Naples. Along the way, sample some of the best street food the city has to offer. Day 2 – Sorrento Travel by private car to Mount Vesuvius, where you’ll have the opportunity to take a short hike to the volcano’s crater. Then follow the coast to Sorrento and check in to your hotel. Catch the sunset over the Gulf of Naples and enjoy an evening stroll through town. Day 3 – Pompeii and Herculaneum Venture to Pompeii and Herculaneum, cities famously
buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. With your private guide, visit elegant villas adorned in frescoes, explore amphitheaters and Roman boulevards, and encounter haunting scenes of everyday life frozen in time. Between visits, enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at a nearby winery. Return to Sorrento for the evening. Days 4 & 5 – Capri Sail by private boat to the beautiful island of Capri. Transfer to your hotel by taxi and enjoy a free afternoon to discover this fabled island. The next day, join a private guide for a hike on the Path of the Forts, which traces Capri’s coast, linking the famous Blue Grotto to the island’s historic forts. Enjoy free time this afternoon before a cooking class in a family home. Learn the secrets of Southern Italian cuisine, and dine on the meal you’ve created. Day 6 – Positano Spend a leisurely morning on Capri before returning to the mainland by private boat. Travel to your hotel in Positano on the Amalfi Coast and enjoy the afternoon to explore this picturesque town. Days 7 & 8 – Amalfi Coast and Naples Set out with your private guide on a full-day discovery of the Amalfi Coast. Stroll the stunning gardens of historic Villa Rufolo and visit Villa Cimbrone, which offers exceptional views of the coast. Enjoy a final evening on the coast before returning to Naples the next morning.
WHERE TO STAY Grand Hotel Oriente – A stylish hotel set in the heart of Naples offering panoramic views of the city. Hilton Sorrento Palace – A hilltop property with a rooftop pool and superb views of the sea and Sorrento’s center. Villa Brunella An intimate villa surrounded by gardens that boasts an excellent restaurant and fantastic views of Capri’s coast. Covo dei Saraceni A 19th-century beachfront hotel at the foot of Positano with elegant rooms and a rooftop pool.
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