The “Amore” package
8 Days / 7 Nights
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the romantic hideaway towns of the Amalfi Coast where celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart and Greta Garbo lived out their romance. You too will fall under the spell of the exquisite little towns of the Amalfi Coast.
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 a 4 star hotel in Amalfi – Deluxe sea-view room with balcony and buffet breakfast daily
Return private car transfer from Naples to Amalfi
Welcome cocktail on arrival
1 dinner at local restaurant
1 dinner at ancient watch-tower restaurant
Private excursion to Amalfi with English speaking guide and paper mill visit
Private excursion to Pompeii with English speaking guide
Wine tasting and lunch in Tramonti
Limoncello tasting in Minori
Private car transfers throughout
Full day small group boat excursion to Capri
Private car transfers throughout
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:
Hotel Marina Riviera, Amalfi – www.marinariviera.it
Cost
per person, twin share from;
– $5,900**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 and optional tours available upon request. Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Itinerary
DAY 1
Naples – Amalfi
Arrival day
Your driver will meet you at either Naples airport or train station on your arrival. Depart for the divine Amalfi Coast. Arrive in Amalfi, and 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 a local restaurant. (D)
DAY 2
Amalfi – Private tour of the Hidden Treasures of the town
Paper mill Half day private guided tour of Amalfi including the handmade paper mill. You will meet your English- speaking guide at reception after breakfast and walk to Amalfi. Upon arrival in Amalfi you will have a 2 hour tour of the historical centre, the Cathedral and the old back streets and alleyways. Walk up to the Valley of the Mills and visit the ancient paper-mill where you will assist in the hand-made paper process. Free time after tour. Evening at own leisure. (B)
DAY 3
Amalfi – Free Day
Free Day
Free day to relax by the pool or explore nearby villages such as the little town of Atrani. Evening at own leisure. (B)
DAY 4
Ravello – Pompeii & wines of Tramonti – Ravello
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)
DAY 5
Amalfi – Free Day
After a long lazy breakfast, why not take a local bus and ferry to stunning Positano, or perhaps take a local bus to Ravello. In the evening, private transfer from the hotel to Maiori and dinner at an ancient watch – tower restaurant overlooking the sea. Return transfer to Hotel after dinner. (B, D)
DAY 6
Amalfi – Capri Full day boat excursion to Capri.
Walk to pier in Amalfi after breakfast to board your boat tour.
Your English-speaking and local expert captain will glide past the villages of Amalfi, 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 7
Amalfi – Free Day
Free day to enjoy the Coastal towns, relax by one of the local beaches, or take up an optional extra tour. Evening at own leisure. (B)
DAY 8
Ravello – Naples
After breakfast at your hotel, departure by private transfer to Naples. (B)