Overview
Itinerary
Day
1
Private Transfer to Santa Maria di Castellabate
1
Where we Visit :
Santa Maria di Castellabate,
Meeting Location :
Airport
Upon arrival at the Naples train station or airport, our English speaking driver will be there to meet, greet and welcome you to the beautiful Campania region and transfer you to the beautiful sea-side town of Santa Maria di Castellabate, located one hour and fifteen minutes south of Naples (traffic permitting).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.
Meals :
Breakfast, Dinner
Day
2
Paestum - Mozzarella di Buffala - Castellabate Historical Center
2
Where we Visit :
Paestum,
After buffet breakfast at the hotel this morning we leave at 9:00 AM, to enjoy and discover some of the most-well-preserved ruins in Italy, the Greek Temples of Paestum which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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.
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting
Day
3
The Southern Cilento Coast, Blue Grotto and Palinuro by Private Boat
3
Where we Visit :
Cilento Coast,
Campania,
This morning at 09:00 AM, we will head south from Santa Maria di Castellabate into the magnificent Cilento Coast where you will experience one of the most un-touched and beautiful coastlines in Italy.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.
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine Tasting
Day
4
Food, Wine, Life & Shopping in Cilento - Optional Horseback Riding
4
Where we Visit :
Cilento Coast,
Following breakfast today, we
Meals :
Breakfast, Dinner, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class
Day
5
The Sanctuary of Cilento
5
Where we Visit :
Italy,
Meals :
Breakfast
Day
6
Maratea's Incredible Rendentore del Christo - Praia a Mare
6
Where we Visit :
Maratea,
Praia a Mare,
After breakfast today we head south traveling firstly through the town Sapri and then along the Coast of Maratea which is a glorious stretch of coast with wonderful photo opportunities. We will stop en-route in some incredible locations and then from the town of Maratea head up to one of the most incredible stretches of highway in Italy, to the 'Rednentore dal Cristo' in Maratea. 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.
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
7
Dino Island and Arcomagno
7
Where we Visit :
Dino Island,
Cedri Riviera Calabria,
Breakfast today at the hotel, following our excursion to Dino Island and Arcomagno Caves.
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
8
Rivello - Naples
8
Where we Visit :
Rivello,
Naples,
Meals :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
9
Time to Say Goodbye in Naples
9
Where we Visit :
Naples,
Following a magnicent buffet breakfast in Naples at the Hotel Continental in front of the Ovo Castle in Naples, it will be time to say goodbye.
Meals :
Breakfast
Map
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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