ITALY
welcome to the Amalfi Coast
June 2 - 9, 2024
ITINERARY FOR OUR SACRED TIME TOGETHER
DAY 1:
Welcome To Italy!
Upon arrival at Naples Airport, you will be welcomed by our English- speaking assistant for your private transfer to Sorrento, well known for being one of the most scenic towns in the southern region of Italy, a few steps from the Amalfi Coast. Upon arrival, check-in at the 4-star Hotel Conca Park. The property is known for its luxurious accommodations, and proximity to the Sorrento town.
Spend the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities or explore Sorrento on your own. This evening, we will walk to our welcome dinner where you will enjoy the flavors of local ingredients sourced from the region. Overnight in Sorrento.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 2:
Pompeii
Breakfast and a morning yoga offering at the hotel. Later this morning, take a private transfer by bus with a local assistant/guide to Pompeii, the ancient Roman village destroyed by volcanic dust. Along the way, stop in the Vesuvius area reaching Pompeii, the ancient Roman village destroyed by volcanic dust. The mixture of art, architecture, and nature will leave you breathless.
Eventually, you will make your way to one of the most extraordinary ancient sights in the world—Pompeii. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum, was buried under 4 to 6 meters (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Many of the inhabitants were also buried before they could escape. The city has been largely preserved because of lack of air and moisture over the centuries. Today Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. You will enjoy a 2-hour private guided tour of this open-air museum, visiting many of the attractions, many of which were left intact because of the city's preservation under ash.
After the guided tour of Pompeii, you will stop at Sorrentini Vini Farm for a visit of the winery, wine cellars, and lunch included with wine tasting! You will tour the winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius, the very volcano that buried Pompeii under ash. The family-run winery's line-up ranges from sparkling wines to white and red table wines, to fine wines, to dessert wines.
Return to Sorrento where the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure. Dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 3:
Sorrento at Leisure
Begin your morning yoga offering and breakfast at the hotel. Spend the rest of the morning at leisure relaxing or sipping a coffee on the outdoor terrace. After breakfast, relax by the pool of the hotel. Take part exploring on your own or walk to downtown Sorrento for shopping and exploration where you can enjoy the many shops and restaurants nearby.
Our local assistant will be available at the hotel in the morning from 8:30 to 10:00 AM for information, suggestions, to help direct you to where you can book a supplemental optional tour, or assist with dinner recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 4:
Along The Amalfi Coast
Start your morning yoga offering overlooking the Amalfi Coast followed by breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking assistant and bus in the hotel lobby for an unforgettable excursion to let you relish the unique sights of this amazing coast. Our first stop will be to Positano where you will have the opportunity to take in the beautiful scenery and capture the moment with photos and videos of this quaint village from the top. Along the way, you will see Furore, a village divided into two: on one side its marina, or the Fjord, on the other the country, with its houses scattered along the ridge, practically invisible to the eyes of those traveling along the Amalfi coast.
Next stop will be Amalfi which is the main town of this coast road. It is a unique town with the 11th century cathedral of St. Andrew right in the main square, said to hold the remains of the apostle. Here, you will have some time to stroll through the town. Our last stop will be Ravello, which has long been a retreat for artists and writers. This tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy the most beautiful places of the Amalfi Coast in only one day. Return to your hotel after the tour and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 5:
Capri Island At Leisure
Start your morning off with a yoga offering and breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will visit the beautiful Island of Capri. In the morning, join the tour manager as you are transferred to the ferry landing to take the public hydrofoil from the port of Sorrento to Capri. Since the second half of the 19th century, Capri has gradually become one of the most popular resorts in southern Italy, famous for its magnificent scenery and the mild climate in which vegetation flourishes despite a general lack of water. Once you arrive at the island, you may visit both towns, Capri and Anacapri, by public minivan.
Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant in Capri. While on the island you can visit the Gardens of Augusto. This is one of the best places to see in Capri and is located just a short walk from the center of Capri town. At the back of the gardens are two terraces that offer breathtaking views of the sea, the surrounding lush greenery, and the famous Faraglioni rocks.
Should a trek be more suitable, you can hike Monte Solaro, the highest point of the island. There is no need to worry about bringing climbing gear as it is rather easy to get to the summit! The hiking path starts in Anacapri (you will need to take a bus from Capri) and it is an easy hike for anyone in good condition. You will enjoy the local flora on the way up and once you are at the top, you will enjoy the region's best views all over the Bay of Naples. You will return to Sorrento on the 4:30 PM hydrofoil, which arrives in Sorrento around 5 PM. The rest of the evening will be at your leisure to relax or take in the beautiful coastline. Dinner your own with an overnight stay in Sorrento.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 6:
"The Path Of The Gods"
Start your morning with a yoga offering and breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet in the lobby of your hotel with your English-speaking driver and transfer to Bomerano to meet your hiking guide. The Paths of the Gods Hike (in Italian called “Il Sentiero Degli Dei”) is a marvelous route for trekking lovers, offering panoramic views with few equals in the world, ranging from Capri and Faraglioni to Punta Campanella and the island of Li Galli.
The path offers an experience in contact with nature, among a fragrant and thick Mediterranean maquis made of rosemary, laurel, myrtle, thyme, holm oaks, alders, strawberry trees, and heather. It is not rare to see weasels, owls, hedgehogs, foxes, and the wonderful peregrine falcon during the excursion.
A picnic lunch is included during the walk. Meet the bus at Bomerano at the end of the walk and transfer back to the hotel in Sorrento. Spend the afternoon and remainder of the day at leisure with dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 7:
Sorrento at leisure
Begin your morning with a yoga offering and breakfast at the hotel. Spend the rest of the morning at leisure relaxing or sipping a coffee on the outdoor terrace. After breakfast, relax by the pool of the hotel. Take part exploring on your own or walk to downtown Sorrento for shopping and exploration where you can enjoy the many shops and restaurants nearby.
Our local assistant will be available at the hotel in the morning from 8:30 to 10:00 AM for information, suggestions, to help direct you to where you can book a supplemental optional tour, or assist with dinner reccomendations.
This evening, meet the rest of the group for a farewell authentic Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Conca Park
DAY 8:
Arrivederci!
Take in your last morning overlooking the postcard image of the Amalfi Coast. Partake in a morning yoga offering and breakfast at the hotel prior to checkout. Meet your English-speaking driver and transfer privately to Naples Airport to catch your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast