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Naples – Ischia – Amalfi Coast

Naples and the surrounding area has some of the most dramatic scenery in Italy, from the beautiful islands that captivated Roman emperors to the elegant towns of the Amalfi coast, once a powerful maritime republic. We’ll explore castles, Baroque towns, and dramatic trails on foot and enjoy the famous food and wine of the area.
Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
Dates: Available upon request, contact us for details
Trip starts/ends: Naples
Activity level: 1 - 2+ – GENTLE with one challenging hike [more info]
Group size: min 4 - max 14

Highlights

  • Visit Naples & the Church of San Severo
  • Tour the ruins of Herculaneum
  • Explore the Spanish castle in Ischia
  • Take a ferry to Procida island
  • Private boat ride around Capri & the Amalfi coast
  • Walk around beautiful Amalfi town
  • Visit the Villa Rufolo gardens in Ravello
  • Get a work-out on two Amalfi coast hikes (optional if you prefer easier walks)

Trip price includes

  • 7 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels
  • 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners
  • all visits and transfers as per itinerary
  • at least 1 bilingual guide to accompany you throughout the week

Not included

  • 7 lunches and 2 dinners
  • drinks other than water at meals
  • anything not mentioned in the inclusions

ITINERARY

Days 1 & 2: Naples & Herculaneum

Meet your guide in Naples for two nights in this exciting city. We’ll explore on foot and show you the grand churches and colorful side-streets that make Naples one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. On our second day we tour the ruins of Herculaneum, a small Roman town that was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. It’s quite different from neighboring Pompeii as it was instantly buried in falling ash (not smashed by lava boulders) so more two-story buildings remained intact. It also gets fewer tourists! While in Naples we’ll be sure to sample some of the city’s best food and wine (it’s the birthplace of pizza!). Two nights Naples.

 

Days 3 – 4: Ischia & Procida Islands

Everybody has heard of the island of Capri, which has become overwhelmed with tourists in recent years. Many Italians prefer the island of Ischia (pron. “ISS-kea”) for its more laid-back atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and striking Spanish castle. We’ll visit the castle and then spend a day exploring the even smaller nearby island of Procida, famous for its colorfully painted houses. Relax at day’s end at a charming family-run hotel right near the beach. 2 nights on Ischia island.

 

Days 5 – 7: The Amalfi Coast 

The next three days of our tour are spent exploring the glorious Amalfi Coast. Spend a day on a private yacht, walk along terraced lemon groves, visit the sparkling gold-leaf cathedral in Amalfi town, and hike the dramatic “Path of the Gods” to postcard-perfect Positano. 3 nights on the Amalfi coast.

 

Day 8: Tour Ends 

Visit beautiful Ravello this morning before a midday transfer takes you back to Naples. We can take you to the train station or the airport according to your group’s travel arrangements.

Getting there and away: The Naples airport is well connected to European hubs by standard and low-cost airlines. It’s also a short (1hr15) train ride from Rome by high-speed rail.

from €2,790
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Activity Levels

Some tours have a range of activity levels through the week, where some walks may be more challenging than others, but this will give you a general idea of the type of walking/hiking involved on your tour.

1 – EASY: City walking, all or mostly paved, minimal climbing
2 – GENTLE: Moderate hills & easy terrain
3 – MODERATE: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades on a mix of terrains
4 – HIKE: Classic hiking with rough/rocky terrain, sustained hills, and longer mileage
5 – CHALLENGING: Challenging hiking with steep climbs and descents over rocky terrain and some longer mileage

See below for more detail:

1 – EASY: City walking, all or mostly paved, with minimal climbing (though some cities may have steeper inclines). Archaeological sites may be unpaved but the grades and difficulty level is easy. TOURS: Sicily Coast-to-Coast and any “light active” version of a tour

2 – GENTLE: Moderate hills & easy terrain
The terrain is easy to navigate with packed earth or gravel roads. There are some climbs but nothing too challenging. TOURS: Tuscany, Puglia, Provence
[2+ The “plus” indicates more challenging terrain though the walks are gentle].

3 – MODERATE: Some sustained hills with occasional steep grades and rocky terrain
Here you find a mix of terrain with some steep stretches.
TOURS: Corsica, Sardinia, some of the Dolomites tours, and some hikes on the Greek Islands
[3+ The plus indicates rockier terrain or lots of stone steps (Amalfi, the Cinque Terre) or greater elevation gain/loss (the Dolomites)].

4 — HIKE: Classical hiking with rough terrain, sustained hills, and more mileage. These hikes are on a mix of rough terrain, sometimes involving steep stretches and difficult footing. TOURS: some of our hikes in Sardinia, some of the days in the Cinque Terre, some of the variants of our Dolomites tours.

5 – CHALLENGING: Longer days, challenging climbs, rocky terrain. We don’t do a lot of seriously challenging tours but we do have a Dolomites trip where we hike from hut to hut, so that’s probably the closest we get to a 5.

Info on prices

The price indicated is for a minimum of 6 people and our basic itinerary based on double occupancy (a “single supplement” covers hotel prices only, we apply no extra fees). Departures with fewer people or with upgraded hotels will have a higher price. We can organize private departures for any number of people but prices vary depending on number of participants. Please contact us for details!