Day 1: Travel to Italy - Transfer to Sorrento. Welcome Drink
Upon arrival in Naples, we will be met at the airport by our local representative and transferred to our hotel.
Evening: Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival at our hotel. This is a great opportunity to get to know other members of our group and to pick up plenty of tips and information from our local guide.
Day 2: Full Day Excursion to Capri
Full Day: After breakfast, depart our hotel for Sorrento's port. We will travel by hydrofoil to the enchanted island of Capri, renowned for its beauty and the clear blue sea that surrounds it. Stroll through Capri town, visit the famous Augustus Gardens and admire the incredible views. There is plenty of free time to enjoy a leisurely lunch, a swim in the sea or a visit to the famous Blue Grotto, before returning to our hotel.
Day 3: Sorrento & Pompeii. Guided Tour of Sorrento Town. Guided Tour of Pompeii
Morning: This morning, we will enjoy a guided tour of Sorrento Town, followed by free time to explore at our own pace.
Afternoon: In the afternoon, we will visit the excavations of the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. There will be a guided tour of the excavations, explaining how time was frozen in the year 79AD for the 25,000 residents of Pompeii, when the great Mount Vesuvius erupted.
Day 4: At Leisure. Free Time in Sorrento
Full Day: Today is free to spend at your leisure in Sorrento. (For those staying in hotels not based in Sorrento town a transfer to and from the centre will be provided). Piazza Tasso is the hub of the town, where you can view the lovely Baroque Church del Carmine Maggiore, and the 18th century mansion, Palazzo Correale. From here you can visit the Basilica of St. Antonino, the town's patron saint; and the pretty historic quarter is close by, with plenty of cafés, shops and interesting small streets to discover. Sorrento's fishing village, Marina Grande, is the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch and maybe a refreshing dip in the sea! A day quickly flies in the town while chit-chatting with the locals and shopping for souvenirs and local specialities.
Day 5: Amalfi Coast. Guided Excursion of the Amalfi Coast
Full Day: On this magical guided excursion, we will travel along the Amalfi Coast, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and pastel coloured villages, perched over the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. After a stop at picture-perfect Positano to drink in the view, we will continue to the lovely maritime town of Amalfi, and on to the hilltop village of Ravello.Visits to the Cloister of Paradise in Amalfi and Villa Rufolo in Ravello are included.
Day 6: At Leisure. Free Time in Sorrento
Full Day: Today is a free day, for relaxing or independent sightseeing on the Sorrento Peninsula. Our guide will be on hand to suggest activities based on your interests.
Day 7: At Leisure. Explore Sorrento at Your Own Pace
Full Day: Today is another full day at leisure, to take in those amazing views, go shopping, enjoy a delicious gelato or two and practice your Italian! There are many charming towns and villages around the Sorrento peninsula that can be reached by public transport. Your guide will be happy to advise you.
Day 8: Return Home - Depart Italy
Time to say 'arrivederci' to Lake Como! We'll check out of our hotel and depart by coach to the airport for our return flight.
