Sorrento, Amalfi Coast and Capri Private Tour

Charming Amalfi Coast and Capri Private Tour

Vibrant, unique, passionate, rich in art and architecture and with spectacular sea, this is the bay lying in the shadows of Vesuvius. The Bay of Naples, is renowned for the luxurious hospitality, the passion for music, dance, and the dramatic arts. From the vibrant and elegant Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii, the bay offers a series of unique and unforgettable towns and seascapes. Vying with the beauties of the mainland, across the water lies the small island of the gulf, Capri. Not far from the Gulf of Naples and Sorrento are located the vibrant and picturesque towns of the Amalfi Coast from which to enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea.

During the tour you will discover the beauty of this region, with the assistance of local guides, in a totally stress free experience designed to give you a taste of everything this land has to offer.

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Itinerary : 

Welcome to Naples! Meeting with our driver and private Transfer from Naples Airport to Hotel 4*. Check in and overnight

Day 2 : Naples City Tour

Breakfast and time to visit Naples most famous monuments with your private guide. In the morning guided walking tour of the historic center, the heart of Naples "Spaccanapoli". The itinerary dedicated to the historic center starts from Piazza Dante. After, continue on Via S. Pietro a Majella. You will pass in front of the homonymous Conservatory and the church until you reach Piazza Miraglia.

From here, a detour to the Chapel of San Severo is a must (reservation required) is one of those places in Naples to see at least once in a lifetime. The heart of the historic center: Via dei Tribunali, San Gregorio Armeno and the complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore. Continue to the Duomo! Majestic and imposing, both the exteriors and the interiors are an example of the set of styles that characterize it.

During the tour in the historic center of Naples, you will have a street food experience and time to taste the authentic Neapolitan Pizza, the famous pizza was born right in the heart of the city of Naples! In the afternoon visit of monumental Naples, through the famous Piazza Plebiscito with its fabulous Royal Palace and the S. Carlo Theater.Passage through the Galleria Umberto I and the exterior of the Maschio Angioino = Castel Nuovo. Transfer to the Hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight 

Day 3 : Sorrento, Pompeii Tour 

After breakfast meeting with your private driver and  transfer to Sorrento, where you will be staying for the next two nights.. The Sorrento Peninsula has a unique landscape in the world, where natural beauties alternate, where the man’s work - who levelled even the most impervious areas, transforming them in the famous terraces degrading towards the sea, on which he cultivated orange and lemon trees, olive groves and vineyards - has been grandiose. This beautiful town is one of the favourite destination holiday all year round.

During the trip stop to visit the impressive the excavations and archaeological park of Pompeii. Visit with your private guide the luxurious villas,temples, theater and forum of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, destroyed in AD 79 by the Vesuvius eruption,, a dramatic event that caused the death of all its inhabitants of the time.

After the Pompeii tour we will go to an agricultural / wine estate located   in the Vesuvius park, where we will have a lunch based on the typical products of this region, made of fresh vegetables and cheeses, seafood and homemade pasta, preceded by a tasting of local wines . 

After visiting the farm,drive towards Sorrento. Time at leisure and overnight in the charming Sorrento.

Day 4 : Capri Island Tour 

Breakfast and departure to the small and marvellous worldwide known island of Capri. As you travel south across the Bay of Naples you see before you the unique, dramatic outline of Capri, one of the most elegant and sought after resorts. For centuries Capri was the playground of Roman Emperors and Patricians, who built villas and undertook great engineering projects on the island. Augustus had a favourite seaside villa here and his successor Tiberius built what is now the best preserved Roman Villa in Italy, Villa Jovis. Capri became popular with European artists and musicians, writers and other celebrities from the end of the 19th century, (Debussy, Somerset Maugham and many more). Today it is still a magnet for jetsetters.

Once in Capri the guided tour will start from the upper part: Anacapri. Possibility to visit Villa San Michele , the fabulous villa of Dr. Axel Munthe. Weather permitting, you can stroll through the shops and relax in one of the many outdoor cafes. The tour continues to the city of Capri, with the famous Piazza Umberto I with its elegant shops and famous restaurants. Admire the gardens colored by Augusto overlooking the famous Faraglioni and Marina Piccola. 

Here you will have some free time before returning with the funicular to the port of Capri and take the hydrofoil to Sorrento. 

Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Sorrento.

Day 5 : Positano, Amalfi Full Day Tour, Lemon Experience 

After breakfast departure to Amalfi coast passing through Praiano, which, in the era of the Maritime Republics, came under the rule of nearby Amalfi. It may be less famous than Amalfi, but Praiano, which hosts a series of important traditional festivals and cultural events each year, is just as beautiful. A procession of attractive little white houses lines the road leading from Praiano to the small towns of Furore and Conca dei Marini. The town, situated on extremely impervious terrain, is known for its cuisine which uses the local tomatoes, olive oil, potatoes and mountain herbs to great effect. On the way along the panoramic road, stop at the Positano viewpoint for some shots of the breathtaking view.Just beyond Furore, we come to Conca dei Marini, a shing village known above all for the Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto). 

Arrival in the historic town of Amalfi an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Undisputed ruler of the seas in the 12th century, the town’s gradual decline from power has in no way diminished the beauty of its monuments, such as the cathedral: a veritable gothic masterpiece complete with highly decorative façade and impressive height of steps. The immense cathedral doors, made in bronze, were realized in Constantinople in 1065. Whilst wandering through the picturesque lanes of Amalfi, lined with tiny white cottages and shops, it is easy to catch a scent of the “sfusato” lemons which grow in abundance on this stretch of coast and are used to make the area’s highly prized Limoncello liquor.

After some free time in Amalfi we will Visit a lemon grove estate  located on the hill overlooking the town of Amalfi, a family-run estate dated back to 1825  where you will discover the history of the Amalfi Sfusato, the Amalfi lemon among the most prized species in the world, arrived centuries ago from the East, which now boasts the IGP  recognition. During the lemon Tour, take a walk among the lemon groves followed by a refreshing break with typical products such as lemonade and lemon cake Visit to the farm and to the Museum of rural culture arts and crafts.

At the end of the experience, transfer to the Hotel located in Amalfi or in the nearby Maiori. Overnight 

Day 6 : Day At leisure, Optional Boat Tour 

After full days of touring, some well-deserved rest. Free day to discover the coast with the possibility of taking a private boat tour, or relaxing enjoying the sea breeze. Overnight in Amalfi or Maiori. 

Day 7 : Departure

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What's Included  : 

• 6 nights Accommodation in double / twin room at selected 4* Hotel 

• Local English speaking guide

• 4 Full day Tours in Naples, Capri, Amalfi and Pompeii 

• Daily Breakfast

• Street Food and Pizza lunch in Naples 

• 1 Lunch in Agritourism 

• Wine Cellar visit and Wine Tasting 

• Lemon Tour  and Limoncello tasting in Amalfi

• Hydrofoil Ticket Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento 

• Transportation by private vehicle for the entire duration of the tour
  

• Funicular ticket in Capri 

• Airport Transfer in

What's not Included  : 

Tips, Entrances  Extras

All dinners

Local city tax 

All what not mentioned in "what's included "

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Notes:

Minimum number of participants  2 

Private Tour 

Optional transfer out to Naples Airport or Salerno