Best Of Southern Italy
Best Of Southern Italy
Best Of Southern Italy
9 Days Starting in Naples, Italy and ending in Minori, Italy
Visiting: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Minori, Amalfi Coast
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Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 2
Age range:
5-99
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Tour Overview
about this trip
This journey through the Campania region of Southern Italy gives you an incredible opportunity to discover its rich history, amazing architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and lively beaches. Your tour starts with your arrival at Naples, visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii as your drive to Sorrento. Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the Gulf of Naples with an excursion boat tour through the beautiful waters of Capri. Spend leisurely time at Sorrento- the town of lemons, here you can perhaps experience a walk around Piazza Tasso, one of Italys most enchanting walks. Next travel to Minori for some more leisurely time at its lively beaches. Discover the beauty of the wonderful coastal resort of Amalfi. Return back to discover the romantic Naples, the largest city in southern Italy, often called an open-air museum, because of its many historic statues and monuments. Try your hand at Pizza making before you end your tryst with Campanian Region and return home with memorable memories
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Naples -Pompeii -Sorrento
Location: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Sorrento
Arrive at Naples, a city rich in its history, resplendent with soul-stirring art and lip-smacking Italian food. Your private driver will be waiting for you to drive you to Sorrento. En route, explore the historical city of Pompeii, Europes most compelling archaeological site is a living example of the destructive power of Vesuvius. The two-hour guided visit lets you walk around the remains of these impressive and ill-fated sites to get a feel for what life was like in Roman times before the eruption. Continue your drive to arrive and check in at Sorrento. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Sorrento
Day 2: Sorrento -Capri-Sorrento (B/-/-)
Location: Sorrento, Capri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, discover one of the worlds most enchanted places, a beautiful island in the Tyrrhenian Sea that lies in front of Neapolitan Bay. Pick up from and hotel and transfer to the port of Piano Di Sorrento for a private boat transfer to Capri, the most famous island in the Gulf of Naples, one of the most visited holiday destinations in the world. Cruise through breathtaking spots and explore its picturesque landscapes. The tour will take you along the coast to visit the White, Green, and Blue Grotto (tickets not included) to the Marina Piccola Bay, Faraglioni rock formations an ideal place for a swim. A stop in Marina Grande will allow you to have a coffee espresso and pastries in a cafe or explore the landscape of the island (own expense). You will have time to walk around and admire the characteristic and narrow streets of the island or the luxurious Capri shops in Camerelle. After the tour, a private transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in Sorrento
Day 3: Sorrento (B/-/-)
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, the day is at leisure to explore Sorrento at your own leisurely pace. Sorrento is a town of lemons, high-pedigree hotels and plunging cliffs that cut through the heart of the historical core. Perhaps you can wander through Piazza Tasso, one of Italy finer strolls, snaking past palatial hotels, magnificent marquetry shops and simple Campanian restaurants serving local delicacies.
Overnight in Sorrento
Day 4: Sorrento -Amalfi Coast - Minori (B/-/-)
Location: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Minori
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Minori
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning after breakfast, set out for a private excursion to explore the scenic Amalfi coast - one of the most enchanting coastlines in the world. Trundle from village to village, exploring every nook and cranny and soaking up the beauty of this world-famous coastline. Twisting coastal roads snake along the dramatic rock faces. Pastel-washed towns spill down cliffs towards the sea and trailing bougainvillea and zesty lemon groves add the perfect finishing touches. The first main town you will reach is Positano which showers down the cliff-side, its near-vertical alleys crammed with cafes and boutiques. After a stop head to the seaside town of Amalfi which you will stop for a spot of lunch and a wander around the town and its pretty church. Finally, head up to the hillside town of Ravello where there are breathtaking views along the coast towards the city of Salerno. Reach Minori and check in at the hotel for your overnight stay.
Overnight in Minori
Day 5: Minori (B/-/-)
Location: Minori
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Minori
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, start your day in Minori, a poor cousin to its most popular refined coastal towns of Amalfi and Positano, Minori seems more realistic with its festive seafront, pleasant beach, atmospheric pedestrian shopping streets and noisy traffic jams. The day is at leisure to explore the town at your own leisurely pace. Perhaps you can stroll down to the 1st-century Villa Roma Antiquarium, a typical example of splendid homes that Roman Nobles built as holiday retreats before the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD 79, or can try some mouth-watering pastries and Scialatielli, the fresh Pasta the town is famous for since medieval time.
Overnight in Minori
Day 6: Minori - Amalfi Coast - Minori (B/L/-)
Location: Amalfi Coast
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Minori
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today after breakfast, spend an unforgettable day venturing off the beaten paths into the lemon groves of the Amalfi coast. Learn about the cultivation of lemons, an art going back to ancient times. Continue to reach a sea sight terrace where a typical lemon-flavored lunch (included) will be served and some little secrets about the multiple uses of this fruit unique in the world will be revealed, either in the culinary and therapeutic fields. Return to the hotel for the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Minori
Day 7: Minori - Naples (B/-/-)
Location: Minori, Naples
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast and drive back to Naples to arrive and check in at the hotel. A brief rest is followed by two hours walking tour of the city. Naples is a magical place where colors, flavors, culture and history are intertwined in a charming mix of knowledge, joy and fun. The area is loomed over by Mount Vesuvius and overlooks a marvelous bay, whose beauty has served as driving inspiration for many an artist. The allure of the landscape, the beautiful islands that dot the blue waters of the Mediterranean like jewels and the energy of a fiery and vivacious people open the doors to that joie de vivre that pervades every inch of this land, whose popular songs and delicious recipes never fade. The multitude of places will excite every type of tourist: from art and history enthusiasts to nature and sea lovers, from gastronomy to ancient traditions. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Naples
Day 8: Naples (B/-/-)
Location: Naples
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel in Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, unravel the art of making real Neapolitan pizza. Head to a historical Neapolitan pizzeria for a live pizza demo of how Pizzas are made. You get a chance to prepare one of your own pizza Margherita: preparing the dough, topping the pizza with toppings, and baking the pizza in a wooden oven. A Master pizza chef will teach all the secrets to a perfect pizza. Devour the pizza you prepared with a glass of complimentary alcoholic drink and a dessert before heading back to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or explore more of Naples on your own.
Overnight in Naples
Day 9: Naples - (B/-/-)
Location: Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast, your journey to the historic Campania region comes to an end with the transfer to the Naples airport for a flight back home.
What's Included
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08 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as listed hotels or similar
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Daily breakfast
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01 Special Lunch in Amalfi
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Arrival and Departure airport transfers
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Transportation in an AC deluxe motor coach
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Service of English- Speaking local guides except for Amalfi Coast
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Sightseeing as per the itinerary
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Entrance fees as per the itinerary except for Amalfi Coast
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Small Group Capri Boat from Sorrento
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All local applicable taxes
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities
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Visa fees if applicable
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Local city taxes (to be paid directly at the hotel)
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Items not mentioned as included
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned deluxe motor coach.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, arrival and departure airport transfers are included.
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Is there a guided tour of Pompeii included?
Yes, there is a two-hour guided visit to Pompeii included on the first day.
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Will there be any boat trips during the tour?
Yes, there is a private boat transfer to Capri from Sorrento, including a cruise to visit the White, Green, and Blue Grotto.
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Is there a special meal included during the tour?
Yes, there is a special lemon-flavored lunch included on Day 6 during the visit to the lemon groves of the Amalfi coast.
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Will there be any cooking demonstrations or classes?
Yes, on Day 8, there is a live pizza-making demonstration at a historical Neapolitan pizzeria where you can prepare your own pizza.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Entrance fees as per the itinerary are included, except for the Amalfi Coast.
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Is there a local guide provided for the entire tour?
The service of English-speaking local guides is provided, except for the Amalfi Coast.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
Daily breakfast is included, along with one special lunch in Amalfi.
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Are there any leisure days included in the itinerary?
Yes, there are leisure days in Sorrento and Minori where you can explore at your own pace.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.