Our hand-picked hotel Villa Maria HHH Located next to the old town, the hotel is just a short walk from the main square and Corso Italia, Sorrento’s principal thoroughfare. Villa Maria has an extensive bar and lounge, a swimming pool and sun terrace, and a second terrace offering splendid views of Sorrento, the sea, Mount Vesuvius and, on a clear day, Naples.
Massa Lubrense along the way. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided walk around the Sorrento Olive Groves DAY 3 – Discover: Capri We take a short boat ride to discover Capri, attracting Roman emperors, writers such as DH Lawrence, and Hollywood stars to its paradise-like shores. As we approach, we see fishing boats bobbing on the water, with whitewashed restaurants and shops lining the bustling quayside. You have some time so perhaps join a boat trip or make your way to the famous Blue Grotto to experience its natural blue light phenomenon. (B,D) + Included Experience – Boat ride to Capri DAY 4 – Discover: Sorrento A free day so perhaps browse the numerous boutiques and sit down to a leisurely lunch in your choice of restaurant. (B,D) DAY 5 – Walk: The Path of Lemons Enjoy the sublime Amalfi coast as we wind around glorious pine-clad cliffs that tumble into the Mediterranean. Just inland is stunning Ravello, perched like an eagle’s nest on a shelf affording incredible views. After some free time exploring we begin our walk. Green walk – Duration: 2 hours (3 miles) / Altitude gain: 422 feet / Terrain: stone steps, pavement and gravel tracks
Blue walk – Duration: 4 hours (4.7 miles) / Altitude gain: 819 feet / Terrain: stone steps, tracks, country roads and gravel tracks The green walk descends a stone stairway through narrow terraces that seem to cling to the hillside, while the blue route journeys through wooded hills before descending through the terraces. Both walks lead to Minori, a small town famous for its fresh pasta. We follow the delightful Il Sentiero dei Limoni – the Path of Lemons – through the authentic heart of the Amalfi coast, where we get a glimpse of the relaxed pace of life here. Both walks end in Maiori, a fishing town where we pause to take in superb views and its imposing 15th-century castle before some free time to wander along the seafront and taste a delicious lemon sorbet perhaps. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided walk along the Path of Lemons DAY 6 – Discover: Pompeii & Herculaneum Pompeii is so much more than a collection of ruins. Our guided tour highlights its astonishing state of preservation – streets, temples, baths and even the amphitheatre remain largely intact. Many buildings still have murals and mosaics, while others are inscribed with graffiti describing political events, romantic entanglements and even gossip of the time. Later our local guide will bring to life the history of Herculaneum, located in the shadow of mighty Mount Vesuvius. Like Pompeii, it was buried under mud and ash when the volcano erupted in AD79 and it wasn’t until the first major excavation in the 18th century that the hidden secrets of this ancient settlement were revealed. (B,D) + Included Experiences – Guided tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Your tour includes • Return flights from a selection of regional airports, plus hotel • 7 nights in three-star accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes • The services of our experienced and insightful Tour Manager throughout (B) Daily Breakfast, (D) 7 Dinners
YOUR CLASSIC TOUR EXPERIENCES • 3 guided walks including the Valle delle Ferriere, Sorrento’s renowned olive groves and the Path of Lemons • Take a boat trip to the beautiful island of Capri • 2 guided tours including Pompeii and Herculaneum
DAY 7 – Walk: Valle delle Ferriere Today we take the Amalfi coast road to the town of Scala, where our Valle delle Ferriere walk begins. Green Walk – Duration 2.5 hours (3 miles) / Altitude gain: 255 feet / Terrain: Stone steps (both uphill and downhill), tarmac and woodland paths Blue Walk – Duration 4 hours (5 miles) / Altitude gain: 984 feet / Terrain: Stone steps (both uphill and downhill), tarmac and woodland paths The green walk starts in the town of Minuta taking a staircase down to the halmet of Pontone. Here we join the Valle Delle Ferriere nature reserve with its many small waterfalls and historic ruins. The blue walk starts in the town of Scala, following the nature reserve to Pontone, before continuing along the same trail as the green walk to Amalfi.
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Both walks end in Amalfi where you will have some free time before returning to Sorrento. (B,D)
Find this tour at rivieratravel.co.uk/3cn
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+ Included Experience – Guided walk along the Valle delle Ferriere
DAY 8 – Return home Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B) Please note: The use of air conditioning and outdoor pool opening is at the discretion of the hotel.
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