Experience a New Paradise South of the Amalfi Coast: Cilento, Mountain Monasteries, Blue Grottoes, the Coast of Maratea and Dino Island
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Tour Code: TUR-01698
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Type: Small Group
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Duration: 9 days -
Departs from: Naples
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Meeting Place: Airport
Overview
Itinerary
Where we Visit : Santa Maria di Castellabate, | Meeting Location : Airport
Here, you will be welcomed into the beautiful sea-front hotel and enjoy a gorgeous Mediterranean facing view.
You will have time to settle in, enjoy a panoramic walk through the town, a dip in the gorgeous Mediterranean or simply relax before our welcome group dinner this evening.
Where we Visit : Paestum,
Our engaging local guide will bring the ruins of this ancient city to life for you.
Following our visit, we will head to a local farm, famous the world over for the incredible Mozzarella di Buffala, Olive Oil and local wines produced right on site.
After lunch, we head up to the historic center of Castellabate which offers mesmerizing views of the entire coastline north and south. From here, you can view the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri and Ischia.
In the later evening, around 6 PM, we head back to Santa Maria di Castellabate, where you will have some free time to enjoy a swim, walk the town and experience dinner at leisure after a day with the group.
Where we Visit : Cilento Coast, Campania,
Gorgeous sea-side towns await you, with incredible white-sand beaches hemmed by olive groves and vineyards which seem to drop right into the sea.
We will head as far south as Palinuro (about a 1.5 hour drive), where we will board a boat that will take us around the cape of Palinuro. You will get to experience the magnificent Blue Grotto, many people say is more beautiful than that of Capri's and with far fewer tourists (part of the reason - our tour is on the alternative list of great experiences for those who don't want mass-tourism experiences in Italy).
After our visit to the Grotto we head around the cape where we will discover a truly mesmerizing cliff-face, which is one of the most impressive in Europe.
Heading further around the cape, we will head to the natural arches, beautiful beaches and stop at one of the beach-lidos for a wonderful and picturesque sea-food lunch right on the beach where you will have time for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.
In the afternoon, we return to the mainland and head up to the Medieval, hill-top town of Pisciotta, where your luggage will already be in your room at the stunning hotel where you will have time to clean, relax and get ready for a light dinner on the hotel's magnificent terrace.
Where we Visit : Cilento Coast,
Where we Visit : Italy,
Where we Visit : Maratea, Praia a Mare,
Following our visit here, you will enjoy a wonderful pizza lunch in the historical center of Maratea.
From here, we make our way further south to the town of Praia a Mare which offers a long stretch of coast, great shopping with local artists like Claudia Giannini and Ricardo Salmena, both of which are walking distance from our hotel this evening.
Dinner and overnight in Praia a Mare.
Where we Visit : Dino Island, Cedri Riviera Calabria,
Where we Visit : Rivello, Naples,
Where we Visit : Naples,
Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Highlights and What's Included
English speaking professional tour guide- Excellent Photo Opportunities
- Internet at All Hotels
- Local and International Travel Assistance During your Tour
- Local English speaking Driver Guide
- Punctuality & Professionalism by our Staff and Associates
What's Not Included
Food and beverages not mentioned in the program- Gratuities of any type
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions during your tour
- Travel Insurance
Pricing & Availability
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