The Best of the Amalfi Coast

Come join us on the Amalfi Coast: we will drive the most beautiful coastal road in Italy, eat fish caught fresh from the sea, drink lemoncello, visit ancient cities and, as always, have great conversations over some of the best meals you could dream of!

Our trip begins in Rome where you will spend your first night in a hotel located only steps away from the Pantheon. After getting acquainted over prosecco and hors d'oeuvres, we'll go out for dinner alla Romana. Then, you'll have a chance to sleep off a bit of jet lag and be ready to travel the next day to Pompeii and Sorrento. We have an wonderful guide for Pompeii who can really make those old stones come to life! At the end of the day, we’ll make our way to our hotel in Ravello where we will be staying for two nights.

In Ravello we’ll visit the amazing gardens of Villa Cimbrone with their meandering paths and their fabulous statuary offset against the sparkling blue of the ocean below. You'll have a chance to explore Ravello's lovely side streets and shop for pottery if the spirit moves you. And we’ll also have a special private wine tasting at the home of one of Ravello’s most celebrated chefs.

"Along this coast, where one mountain after another plunges sheer into the sea, there is a string of towns that not long ago were accessible only by boat. Today the Amalfi Drive, a spectacular road of "a thousand bends", covers the route… Nature here has created an amazing vertical landscape, a mix of sharp crags and deep green forests… In doing so, she inspired the Italians to add three of their most beautiful towns.

- Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls in the Cadogan Guides' Bay of Naples and Southern Italy*

The following day we'll make our way to the town of Amalfi where we’ll visit the traditional paper makers and the airy, elegant Cathedral. We’ll continue along the spectacular coastal road to Positano. We'll stay two nights in Positano, one of Tuscany Tours' favorite towns (and John Steinbeck's too!) in terms of charm and whimsy: the pastel-colored houses spilling over the side of the cliffs rival the best of the local flower displays. We've reserved ocean view rooms for everyone at Trip Advisor's #1 visitor-rated Positano hotel!

Our final stay will be two luxurious days on the fabled isle of Capri. We'll have an opportunity to fully circumnavigate the island by private boat and–weather, tides and fates permitting–to visit the famous Blue Grotto. The rest of the time you'll be free to enjoy some of the best food, scenery, shopping and swimming known to humankind.

Along the way, as always, you will have the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Italians - friends and guides who will share their homes and lives with you as you immerse yourself in The Best of the Amalfi Coast.

To request a detailed itinerary for this Amalfi coast tour, click here and the itinerary will be emailed to you immediately.

Tour Specifics:

Dates: June 17, 2010 to June 24, 2010

CASH DISCOUNT COST: The land cost of the tour is $4379 per person based on double occupancy. Cash discount cost is for payment by check or wire transfer. You may make your registration deposit using PayPal and/or your credit card and still be eligible for the cash discount cost if your final balance is paid by check or wire transfer.

NON CASH DISCOUNT COST: The land cost of the tour is $4512 per person based on double occupancy

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Single rooms are available for a supplementary charge of $850.

Accommodations: 7 nights lodging in carefully restored, historic properties; (1 night in Rome, 2 nights in Ravello, 2 nights Positano and 2 nights Capri) All rooms have private baths and air conditioning.

Meals: All breakfasts, one full-course meal daily. All meals–after breakfast!–include regional wines. We carefully choose the restaurants based on ambiance and quality of cuisine.

Transfers: All land and sea transportation during the tour.

Wine tastings of various Amalfi Coast area varieties (including small local producers and famous well known producers).

Guided Tours with local authorized expert guides: Pompeii, Ravello, Amalfi and Capri

Admissions: Entrance fees for all planned visits to monuments, galleries and museums are included.

We will be limiting the number of participants to a maximum of 16.

Early Arrival/ Late Stay Options: Depending on hotel availability you may be able to arrive early or stay after the end of the tour. We'll be happy to help you make these arrangements.

Experienced Tour Leaders: Pam Mercer and Sam Hilt of Tuscany Tours have been leading tours in Italy since 1997.

Registration:

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