Tour Rome And The Amalfi Coast On Foot

Meals

7 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 5 dinners

Others

Hydrofoil to/from Capri, boat / public bus from Positano to Amalfi Wine tasting (day 3), pizza making (day 6) and Limoncello producer visit Entrance ticket for Vesuvius and Pompeii Entrance for Paper Museum in Amalfi

Guide

English speaking guide Guided bike tour in Rome, half day guided walk in Rome Guided visit of Pompeii and Naples underground

Transport

All transfers as per the itinerary using a mix of private or public buses

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (hotel taxes extra, payable locally - allow €10-15)

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Travel to Rome and from Naples Dinner on day 2 and 5, lunches on day 1, 6, 7 and 8 and all beverages (except at breakfast) Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc. Travel insurance - mandatory Tips - as a guide allow EUR3-5 per person per day - tipping is discretionary Hotel taxes which must be paid locally - allow €10-15 Transfers not noted as included Wet weather gear, sunscreen, good walking shoes and sun hat - walking poles optional but recommended. (A comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre-departure information provided on booking).

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Rome

Arrive in Rome and meet with your guide at the hotel in the centre of Rome at 6pm. After settling in, there’s a briefing with the guide to discuss the week’s activities before dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in Rome.
Day 2 Day 2: Morning Cycle At The Via Appia, Afternoon Guided Walking Tour Of The Main Sites (4Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Morning Cycle At The Via Appia, Afternoon Guided Walking Tour Of The Main Sites (4Hrs)

In the morning we will discover an unusual side of the city, taking a guided bike tour through the regional park of the Appia Antica, the old Roman road to Brindisi, rich in ancient treasures including basilicas and catacombs. Later we’ll meet with a licensed guide for a tour on foot to discover the fascinating beauty of Rome: the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna ... we will have a look at all the classics of this monument-packed city. Dinner is at leisure this evening and overnight in Rome. 2 hours walking and 2 hours cycling
Day 3 Day 3: Transfer To Herculaneum For Vineyard Lunch, Ascent Of Mt Vesuvius (2Hrs) & To Minora On The Amalfi Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Transfer To Herculaneum For Vineyard Lunch, Ascent Of Mt Vesuvius (2Hrs) & To Minora On The Amalfi Coast

This morning we will leave Rome by train to Naples, where we are met by a minibus to continue to Herculaneum. Here we’ll have a typical lunch in a family-run vineyard. After our short visit of the winery, we’ll climb the sleeping giant of Mt Vesuvius. You can look right down into the steaming crater and imagine the eruption of 79 AD, when huge flaming boulders were hurled all the way to the Bay of Naples! The walk to the crater and back will take around 2 hours and is suitable for anyone of reasonable fitness. Later we’ll transfer by minibus to our accommodation in Minora. Ascent/descent: +200m/656ft, -200m/656ft, 4km/2.5mi
Day 4 Day 4: Stunning "Path Of The Gods" Walk From Agerola To Positano (3.5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Stunning "Path Of The Gods" Walk From Agerola To Positano (3.5Hrs)

Today we will walk the trail between Agerola and Positano known as the “Path of the Gods”. This is an ancient terraced mule clifftop path linking the towns, offering spectacular views. Positano is a small and charming fishing village. From Positano to Minori, we’ll take a boat to admire the Amalfi coast (subject to sea conditions), or alternatively a bus. Dinner and overnight in Minori. Ascent/descent: +200m/655ft, -700m/1510ft, 10km/6.2mi
Day 5 Day 5: Transfer To Amalfi, Walk Through The Mulini Valley To Ravello, Transfer To Naples (4Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Transfer To Amalfi, Walk Through The Mulini Valley To Ravello, Transfer To Naples (4Hrs)

In the morning a private transfer will take us to the town of Amalfi, once a powerful maritime republic and where the Amalfi Tables were founded, the oldest maritime code in the world. After an interesting visit to the paper museum, we’ll start our walk through the delightful Valle Mulini (‘valley of the mills’), once the centre of an important paper industry on the Amalfi coast. We’ll arrive in Ravello, a picturesque and peaceful village located high on a cliff overlooking the sea, and have some free time to explore the village and have a gelato. Private transfer to Naples for overnight accommodation and dinner at your leisure. Ascent/descent: +500m/1640ft, -500m/1640ft, 11km/6.8mi
Day 6 Day 6: Transfer To Capri By Boat, Hike (3Hrs), Return To Naples
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Transfer To Capri By Boat, Hike (3Hrs), Return To Naples

After breakfast, we catch a boat to the Isle of Capri. Here we’ll visit the Matromania caves and the ’Terrazza di Tragara’, walking along a colourful path with villas and flower-filled gardens. We’ll enjoy great views of Capri’s iconic limestone stacks known as the ’Faraglioni’ and ’Monte Solaro’. In the afternoon we’ll return to Naples where we will have a pizza making class - Naples is the birthplace of pizza after all! Ascent/descent: +300m/984ft, -300m/984ft, 7.5km/4.6mi
Day 7 Day 7: Discover Pompeii And Naples On Foot (3.5Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Discover Pompeii And Naples On Foot (3.5Hrs)

After breakfast we will take a train to Pompeii for a guided visit of the ancient Roman town. Everyone knows the story of Pompeii, buried under ash for hundreds of years after the catastrophic eruption of nearby Vesuvius - but walking around and seeing this incredible sleeping city is quite another story. After our visit we will take a train back to Naples where we tour the underground Naples. Farewell dinner.
Day 8 Day 8: Group Transfer To Naples Airport Or Train Station, Trip Concludes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Group Transfer To Naples Airport Or Train Station, Trip Concludes

After breakfast there will be a group transfer to Naples airport or train station, where the trip concludes.

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Rome And The Amalfi Coast On Foot

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Itinerary of your trip Rome And The Amalfi Coast On Foot

Day 1: Arrive Rome

Day 2: Morning Cycle At The Via Appia, Afternoon Guided Walking Tour Of The Main Sites (4Hrs)

Day 3: Transfer To Herculaneum For Vineyard Lunch, Ascent Of Mt Vesuvius (2Hrs) & To Minora On The Amalfi Coast

Day 4: Stunning "Path Of The Gods" Walk From Agerola To Positano (3.5Hrs)

Day 5: Transfer To Amalfi, Walk Through The Mulini Valley To Ravello, Transfer To Naples (4Hrs)

Day 6: Transfer To Capri By Boat, Hike (3Hrs), Return To Naples

Day 7: Discover Pompeii And Naples On Foot (3.5Hrs)

Day 8: Group Transfer To Naples Airport Or Train Station, Trip Concludes

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