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Tour Features
Campania is a land rich in culture, music, history, architecture and archeological sites.  The tour will bring participants to Naples, with its castles and noble palaces, but also the city where the pizza in its modern aspect and taste was conceived.  Then to Pompeii, ancient Roman town buried in 79AD by a massive eruption of Mount Vesuvius.  Next, Sorrento, the lively seaside resort home to the famous Limoncello, along the celebrated Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site where a series of mountainside towns that seem to tumble into the sea, and the wonderful Positano.  Campania is also a land rich with gastronomy that finds its roots in the local fresh produce.  The Romans know the region as campania felix, meaning "fertile countryside", and there is a real wealth of genuine tasty food to be discovered here.

Slow Food Presidia and other Recommended Products:

• Limoncello of Amalfi - the original


• cakes and other specialties of Amalfi


• San Marzano tomato


• typical preserves and jams of the "Two Gulfs" area

Points of Interest:

• Naples - Dell’Ovo Castle, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the Galleria Umberto


• Pompeii - the opulent Roman city which was buried beneath the rubble from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD


• the Amalfi Coast - one of the most beautiful places in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its amazing sea views


• Sorrento - the magnificent town where wonderful views of the bay hide behind every corner


• Amalfi - the wonderful cathedral and the characteristic narrow streets full of shops


• Ravello - the magical town where some of the worlds most famous composers like Verdi and Wagner composed their works


• Vietri sul mare - the picturesque town world renowned for its pottery and ceramics


• Positano - characteristic white washed houses and balconies draped with bougainvillea and the magnificent Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)

 

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1) Arrival
Arrival at Rome airport, collect your car and transfer to the Hotel in Naples. Time to settle in and then welcome dinner dedicated to the typical produce of the Campania region in La Vecchia Cantina near the famous Pignasecca market. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 2) Naples
Morning departure for a guided tour of Naples and its main attractions: Dell’Ovo Castle, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the Galleria Umberto, followed by lunch at the Antica Osteria Toledo. In the afternoon, free time to discover the city. We suggest: a stroll around the streets of the famous Spaccanapoli part of town and some gourmand shopping. Pop into the Scaturchio patisserie to sample some traditional Neapolitan desserts such as the Ministeriale cake. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 3) Pompeii, Massa Lubrense
Morning departure for Pompeii, the opulent Roman city which was buried beneath the rubble from the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD; during the guided visit a local guide will illustrate the habits and curiosities of the daily life of the ancient inhabitants. Transfer to the hotel Delfino in Massa Lubrense, near Sorrento, and overnight.

Day 4) The Amalfi Coast: Amalfi, Ravello, Scala, Vietri sul Mare
Morning departure for what will undoubtedly be a memorable day spent in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Amalfi Coast. The first stop will be in Amalfi itself. We suggest: visit the famous Cathedral and the Valle dei Mulini, where paper was produced in ancient times. Free time for lunch followed by a visit to the Antica Pasticceria Andrea Pansa pastry shop for a tasting of the local specialties. Then visit the Azienda Agricola Valle dei Mulini distillery to taste some Limoncello and discover the secrets involved in its preparation. We suggest: from here move on to the magical town of Ravello where some of the worlds most famous composers like Verdi and Wagner composed their works. Continue on to Scala, one of the oldest towns along the Amalfi Coast, before arriving at the picturesque Vietri sul mare, world renowned for its pottery and ceramics. Free time to stroll through the pottery shops and factories before heading back to the hotel; overnight.

Day 5) Positano, Grotta dello Smeraldo, Cetara
We suggest: morning departure for Positano; leaving Sorrento the road first winds its way up through some wonderful gardens and fruit groves where grapes, lemons and figs grow abundantly side by side looking out over the crystal waters of the sea below. Then the road winds around the cliffs and the incredible views of the sea and the coastline can be admired while descending into Positano. Arrive in Positano, with its wonderful white washed houses and balconies draped with bougainvillea that fall in a cascade of color against the mountain rock: it is time to relax, wander around the shops and stroll down to the beach. Free time for lunch. On the return journey there will be a stop at the magnificent Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) for a visit. At Cetara, one of the tiniest fishing villages along the coast that rises at the foot of Monte Falerio, where one of Campania’s best producers of the traditional colatura di alici (amber anchovies sauce) can be found. Visit the village and enjoy some time free time to stroll around the tiny streets and visit the shops and laboratories such as Nettuno and I Sapori Cetranesi that offer typical local produce like the colatura and vegetables preserved in oil. Traditional dinner with a talk on the typical cuisine of the Amalfi Coast will be hosted at Il Convento restaurant, which is located in the cloister of an ancient convent. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 6) Departure
Early morning departure for the Rome airport.

 

Hotels

Hotel Ambassador 4*, Naples
The hotel is located in the historic heart of Naples, close to many of the city’s most famous sights, such as Maschio Angioino, Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Plebiscito and Teatro San Carlo. The hotel is also located just 700 meters from the Beverello Pier, where visitors can climb aboard for a boat ride to the beautiful nearby islands of Ischia, Procida or Capri. The city's most popular shopping district is also located a short walk from the hotel. The hotel offers an elegant, refined atmosphere and provides guests with every comfort needed to ensure a delightful experience during their time in Naples.

Hotel Delfino 4* - Massa Lubrense (Sorrento)
The cordial atmosphere at the 4-star Hotel Delfino awaits you on the Sorrento Peninsula. A modern hotel surrounded by a lush garden and all the best amenities and services. The ideal choice for an unforgettable stay surrounded by nature, history and culture. Ten minutes from enchanting Sorrento, the Hotel Delfino in Massa Lubrense provides a relaxing atmosphere complete with a panoramic salt-water pool, private beach access and delicious cuisine at its "La Rotonda" restaurant with a breathtaking view of Capri.

*if the hotel is unavailable, a similar one will be provided

 

Car Rental

Car included in the tour price:
Group C (Category Small & Compact) - FIAT Punto EVO 1.2cc or similar

The rental includes:

• Unlimited mileage


• Collision damage waiver


• Theft protection


• Airport fee


• Road tax


• Railway fee


• One way rental fee (drop-off in a destination different from that of the pick-up)


• Administration costs


• VAT

Additional Options:

• GPS Navigator


• Baby seat


• Booster cushion


• Additional driver fee

Maggiore Rent A Car Locations:

• Rome Ciampino Airport


• Rome Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci Airport


• Rome Railway Station Termini: Via Giolitti 34

CALL: 1-800-ITALY-25 to book your Campania Fly & Drive Culinary Vacation today!