Platinum Amalfi Coast Romance Package
8 Days / 7 Nights
The ‘Per Sempre’ package – Positano… Staying at the stunning Covo dei Saraceni, one the most exclusive 5-star hotels in the most chic Amalfi Coast town, Positano. Covo dei Saraceni is; unforgettable for those who wish to experience Positano and the coastal atmosphere; exclusive for its privileged location directly on the sea at the Spiaggia Grande and its splendid view of Li Galli islands. Combine this unique location and our private Amalfi Coast experiences for a honeymoon you’ll never forget.
‘You may have the universe if I may have Italy.’ – Giuseppe Verdi
Inclusions
Personal greeting and welcome meeting on arrival
24 hour bilingual (English/Italian) on-ground support
Tailored to your travel dates and desires
Unique product and local suppliers www.avantiitaly.com
Seven nights’ accommodation in 5 star hotel in Positano – Junior Suite room with balcony and buffet breakfast daily
Porter service on arrival and departure
Return private car transfer from Naples to Positano
Welcome cocktail on arrival
1 dinner at Hotel restaurant
1 dinner at Michelin star restaurant, Il Faro di Capodorso
Private excursion to Pompeii with English speaking guide
Wine tasting and lunch in Tramonti
Limoncello tasting in Minori
Full day private yacht excursion to Capri
Private cooking class at Nonna Orsola cooking class in Ravello
Private car transfers throughout
1 private yacht sunset tour
1 beach evening dinner (no drinks included)
1 Dolce vita tour with lunch (no drinks included)and aperitif
Entrance fees where required
NOT INCLUDED:
Beverages at meals
Local hotel taxes where required
Travel insurance coverage
All extras
All not mentioned in ‘inclusions’
HOTEL:
Covo dei Saraceni, Positano – www.covodeisaraceni.it
Cost
per person, twin share from;
– $10,950**AUD –
*Visit to the Blue Grotto is subject to weather conditions and entrance is at an extra cost payable in cash on the day **Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Prices start from that shown, based on low season rates. Additional nights available upon request. Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Itinerary
DAY 1
Naples – Positano
Your driver will meet you at either Naples airport or train station on your arrival. Depart for the divine Amalfi Coast. Arrive in Positano, check-in at hotel. Welcome meeting and cocktail with Avanti Italy representative for an overview of your itinerary. Free afternoon to relax and discover Amalfi. Dinner at the Hotel restaurant. (D)
DAY 2
Positano– Pompeii & Wines Of Tramonti – Positano
Half day private guided tour of Pompeii. You will meet your English-speaking guide at reception after breakfast and depart for Pompeii. Upon arrival at Pompeii you will have a 2 hour tour of the famous ruins. Return to the Amalfi Coast and stop for a small group wine tasting in Tramonti, at the “Tenuta San Francesco” wine cellars located on an 18th century vineyard. Afterwards enjoy a farmer’s lunch with the owners overlooking the vineyards. Afternoon stop at Minori for a visit of a small liqueur factory where you will assist in the limoncello making and tasting. Transfer back to Hotel. Evening at own leisure. (B, L)
DAY 3
Positano – Sunset Cruise to Nerano Bay
After breakfast, morning at own leisure to relax by the pool. In the late afternoon almost at sunset departure by private yacht from Positano cruise of the coast and arrival at the small bay of Nerano, aperitif on-board and dinner at a beach restaurant. (B)
DAY 4
Positano– Capri – Amalfi
Full day private yacht excursion to Capri. Your English-speaking and local expert captain will glide past the villages of, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Atrani, Maiori, Minori, Pandora’s Grotto, the Emerald Grotto, Santa Croce beach, past the Li Galli Islands towards the Isle of Capri. Once at Capri you will visit the Faraglioni rock formations, and the stunning white, blue* and green grottoes. Your captain will then disembark in Capri for lunch (not included) and have time to explore Capri’s history, architecture, food and lux shopping before returning back to Amalfi. Evening at own leisure. (B)
DAY 5
Positano – Free Day
After a long lazy breakfast, why not take a local ferry to Amalfi , or perhaps take a local bus to the close town of Praiano. In the evening, private transfer from the hotel to Maiori to the Michelin star restaurant, Il Faro di Capodorso overlooking the sea. Return transfer to Hotel after dinner. (B, D)
DAY 6
Positano – Cooking in Ravello
After breakfast, private car transfer to Ravello where you will participate in a private cooking class at Nonna Orsola cooking school. Enjoy and learn the secrets of good Italian cooking and the principals that make unique the Mediterranean cuisine. After the class, enjoy your meal with local wines all in an idyllic location overlooking Ravello countryside. Free time to explore Ravello. Return by private car to Positano. (B, L)
DAY 7
Positano – La Dolce Vita – Sorrento
After breakfast pick up by Vintage Spider Alfa Romeo or Cabrio Beetle. Your driver will drive you along the hidden paths from Positano along to Sorrento through the small villages up to Sant’Agata dei Due Golfi, down to the small beaches where you will stop for an aperitif, then continue towards Massa Lubrense where you will have a special panoramic lunch on a breath-taking terrace. After lunch return to Positano. Dinner at own leisure. (B. L)
DAY 8
Positano – Naples
After breakfast at your hotel, departure by private transfer to Naples. Porter service to pick up point. (B)