Naples, the history of Pompeii and the magic of the Amalfi Coast

Day 1:

Welcome to Naples! Meet our driver at the airport or station and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Naples.

Day 2:

Today a must-see for every traveler who visits Italy:  Pompeii and the Volcano Vesuvius!

Wake up in the morning at your seafront located hotel and after breakfast,wait for our driver at about 7.40 am to pick you up to reach the meeting point where your guide and a small van are waiting for you.

You will be amazed visiting Pompeii, the most famous and evocative archaeological site in the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and, after this unique experience, you will take an excursion on the volcano Vesuvius, "the Big Giant", which caused the destruction of this city in 79 AD.

The Roman city of Pompeii disappeared under a thick layer of volcanic ashes, blasted over the city as a consequence of a devastating volcanic eruption which killed its inhabitants making it disappear for about 1500 years, until it was rediscovered as one of the best-preserved ancient spots of the world.

Frozen at the moment it was buried, this unique archeological site provides a unique snapshot of the Ancient Roman city life. Walking along the streets of Pompeii, you’ll discover houses, bakeries, and shops and you’ll catch a glimpse into the everyday lives of the Ancients.

After Pompeii, drive up Mt Vesuvius and stop in a local restaurant located in a panoramic place along the slopes. Enjoy your wine tasting with local food. Whereupon, our driver will lead you to 1000 m altitude and once there you will walk to the real top of the volcano to see the crater. At the summit, you can enjoy the explanation made by a professional guide of the National Park, or just peek into the crater on your own. You will admire the summit of Mount Somma (1133 m) and to the right the cone of Vesuvius (1281 m), both separated by a valley, called Valley of the Giant. Mt Vesuvius is majestic and stunning at the same time. It is absolutely worth visiting it!

At the end of the visit, we’ll board our van and travel back to Naples. Overnight stay in Naples.

Day 3:

No holiday in Naples is complete without a trip to the enchanting Amalfi Coast!

Home to limoncello, the delicious lemon liqueur, the Amalfi coast is a stunning location and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breakfast at the hotel you will meet your driver at about 7.40 am who will take you to the meeting point where our English-speaking driver is waiting for you. Explore the famous Amalfi Coast on this small group full-day excursion. Colorful tiny houses perched upon cliffs and amazing views of the ocean are only a small part of what will make you fall in love with this exclusive destination, one of the most charming villages of southern Italy: Positano and Amalfi. One of the stops will be in a factory where "Limoncello" and other delicious local products are made. Enjoy 1 hour free time in Sorrento in order to stroll through the picturesque and narrow streets and admire the countless artisan shops. At this point the tour will leave the bay of Naples and the coast of Sorrento to approach to Amalfi Coast. Reach Positano that, thanks to its splendid panoramic position and enchanting town center, is one of the most beautiful villages in the south of Italy. From the quaint, colorful shops that line the roads, to its numerous world famous beaches, Positano will leave you amazed. Stop in a sought-after restaurant with a breathtaking terrace overlooking the sea as well. After the light lunch, we will then move on to Amalfi: with its Mediterranean architecture, stacked houses and colorful buildings, Amalfi is definitely one of Italy's most VIP summer destinations. You’ll spend a whole day with us, touring around the marvelous Amalfi coast, until finally you’ll be driven back to Naples. (Transfer to the hotel included).

Day 4:

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport or station. End of our services.