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| Costa
Amalfitana Excursions |
| Capri
& Anacapri |
Daily
except Sunday 08:00 8 hours $68 |
| Sail
from the port of Amalfi across the gulf of Salerno to reach Capri
by steamer. First, Anacapri: optional visit of the fabulous Villa
of Dr. Axel Munthe. Capri town: the mighty Piazzetta, full of
shops, small cafés and restaurants. Visit of the gardens
of Augustus overlooking the famous Faraglioni rocks. Free time
for shopping, lunch and optional visit of the Blue Grotto. |
| Pompeii
& Vesuvius |
Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday
08:00 8 hours $52 |
| Depart
from the hotel by deluxe motor coach to reach Pompeii, the roman
city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Visit the archaeological
excavations. Free time for lunch. Excursion to Vesuvius up to
1000 meters, then walk to the summit. Visit to one of the most
prestigious cameo and coral factories. |
| Sorrento
& Ercolano |
Tuesday
08:00 8 hours $54
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Drive
to Ercolano, a residential town buried in ashes by the eruption
of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Guided visit to the archaeological excavations
then proceed to Sorrento. Visit the city centre, time at your
leisure for shopping and lunch. Short visit to an inlaid woodworking
shop. Return along the untamed beauty of the Amalfi Coast, through
the picturesque villages of Conca dei Marini, Fuore, and Praiano.
Photo stop at the famous Belevedere in Positano. Return to the
hotel in time for supper.
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| Paestum
& Vietri sul Mare |
Thursday
08;00 5-6 hours $45
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| Drive
southward by deluxe coach to Paestum. A visit to the ancient Greek
temples dating back to the 6th century B.C. Optional visit to
the Archaeological Museum of Paestum with its rich collection
of Greek art and antiquities. The excursion follows to Vietri
sul Mare, the capital of Italian ceramics. Test your own skills
and make yourself an excellent souvenir of your holiday. Return
to the hotel by dinner. |
| Naples
& Solfara |
Tuesday
08;00 9 hours $55 |
| Leave
the hotel by coach to Naples, a many-coloured and many-sided city
unique for the character its people. Full city tour: the Royal
Palace, San Carlo's Theatre, Piazza del Plebiscito and Piazza
Municipio with the Maschio Angiono, the battle-scarred castle,
which reminds us of the city's turbulent history. Drive out via
Mergellina and Fuorigrotta to the Solfatara with its typical sea
bubbling lava-pools and steam erupting from a small, still active,
volcano. |
| Caserta
& Cassino |
Tuesday
07:00 12 hours $67 |
Drive
along the lovely coast on the highway to Caserta. Visit to the
Royal Palace and the delightful tropical gardens and ponds in
the huge Royal Park. Continue towards Cassino. Optional lunch.
Ascent to Monte Cassino and visit to the renowned Abbey bombed
during the Second World War and entirely rebuilt in the same style
soon after. Return to the hotel for dinner.
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| Sailing
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Daily
09;00/14:00 4 hours $129 |
| Try
a little sailing on the Amalfi Coast! Explore the hidden coves
along the Amalfi Coast and take a dip in the crystal clear waters
in complete tranquility. Chart your course on your own vessel
skippered by experienced Mediterranean sailors. |
| Mini
Cruise Positano |
Friday/Sunday
08 :00 5 hours $40 |
| Discover
the Amalfi Coast from the sea. Cruise from Maiori to Positano,
passing Atrani, Amalfi and Praiano. Enjoy some free time in Positano
to visit this international seaside resort and its fashionable
boutiques. |
| Sorrento
Musical & Shopping |
Sorrento
Musical & Shopping Wednesday 13:30 8 hours $108 |
| Depart
from the hotel in the afternoon to Sorrento. Time for shopping.
During the evening stop at a traditional local restaurant for
pizza and wine. Soon after transfer to the well known Teatro Tasso
for a musical with popular dances in traditional costumes. |
| Sorrento
Tarantella & Shopping |
8Wednesday
13:30 8 hours $85 |
| Depart
from the hotel in the afternoon to Sorrento. Take some time and
do some shopping. During the evening stop at a traditional local
restaurant for pizza and wine. Soon after, transfer to a nightclub
for a spectacular tarantella show. |
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