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Sorrento & Amalfi Coast

Our trained chauffeurs who will give you a narrative drive along the Amalfi Coast and will explain and answer all your questions along the way. The “Amalfi drive” is said to be the most spectacular road in Europe and from Sorrento, the winding cliff top road offers breathtaking panoramic views at every bend. Each spot is a world of its own, a fantastic world which dazzles the imagination and inspires unforgettable impressions. You'll be stopping off at some charming coastal villages; Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

• Sorrento admire all the splendour of this area, its magnificent views of the Bay of Naples. Your chauffeur will give you suggestions on what to do and see.

You may be driven down to the bay or stroll through the cobble roads of the town, where you will find all traditional items of the area - Limoncello, cameo, inlaid wood maybe a souvenirs and majolica during your free time in Sorrento.
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• Positano - another splendid jewel of this coastline, here, you will be able to stop off and walk around, it is famous for being one of the most quaintest villages which boasts picturesque pink and white villas perched dramatically on the steep hillsides and where you will be able to admire the traditional positano landscape with it breathtaking view facing Capri & the Galli island.

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• Amalfi coast stopping along the way take a picture or two, maybe stop to see the local cameo factories or a lunch in one of the local restaurants or a stop to visit the Amalfi's Cathedral. Amalfi - gives its name to the whole coast on which it lies. Once a thriving Marine Republic, powerful and prosperous and now a thriving holidays resort.

The cluster of white tightly packed houses rising up along the hillside is dominated by the magnificent Cathedral which stands majesticly on top of a great flight of steps leading up from the main square. In the Cathedral are the remains of the Patron Saint of Amalfi and also Scotland's Saint Andrew.
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• Ravello nestles eleven hundred feet above the sea in the hillside, is undoubtedly one of the most suggestive places of the whole Coast. A rural village unspoilt by tourism, perched on top of the mountain cliff above Amalfi and Minori. The natural beauty and ancient monuments of Ravello are presented at their best in the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.

It was here that Villa Rufolo gave the musician Richard Wagner the inspiration to create one of his most famous operas, Parsifal. Ravello was also the inspiration of past personalities such as Keats, Winston Churchill, Kennedy etc

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Sampling the local cuisine and shop for artifacts

Lunch is an option, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

Summary - Travel the Sorrentine coastline from Naples to the Amalfi Coast. Pass the village of Positano, a colorful port dotted with fishing boats and white houses clinging to the cliffs. Your drive also passes through the gorges of the Furore Valley and across the rocky slopes of the Lateran Mountains then onto Amalfi before returning to Naples.

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Pompei & Amalfi Coast

Pompei & Amalfi Coast - Positano, Ravello and Amalfi

Return via Amalfi Coast – Duration time 9 hours
Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver.

A luxury tour across the heart of the Amalfi and historical site of Pompei

You will be met by our chauffeur, from there he will take you straight to Pompei avoiding all the problems with parking as he will take you directly to the site.

• Pompei - STOP

Personal guide is one option, another, a well equipped audio guide, you may choose whatever suits you best. Either one, will explain to you the history of the city as you take in the baths, villas, theatres and wrestling grounds, a fascinating two-hour tour through this amazing place. The city of Pompei had about 20,000 inhabitants in 79AD, when it was completely covered in 30 feet of volcanic ash by the deadly eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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• Positano - STOP
After Pompei, your chauffeur will descend the winding one-way road that leads to the heart of Positano, a pretty village of seaside villas, covered in orange blossom and roses. Explore the busy central Piazza dei Mulini, connected to a narrow downhill path and some occasional flights of steps that lead to the seafront. Follow the streets to the shops selling ceramics, lemons, shoes and "Positano fashion" clothing, and don't miss the lovely Church of Sant Maria of the Assumption, with its characteristic majolica tiled dome and bell tower. Positano is one of the villages that symbolizes what the amalfi coast is all about.
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• Ravello - STOP
Then the next stop which is the jewel of this area is Ravello drive uphill drive along a narrow road, passing several vin-yards and olive factories on the way, Ravello, a rural village unspoilt by tourism, perched on top of the mountain cliff above Amalfi and Minori. Famous for its breath-taking views, the natural beauty and ancient monuments of Ravello are presented at their best in the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Ravello is the village of inspiration where past personalities such as Winston Churchill, Kennedy, Byron, Keats, etc.

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• Amalfi - Final and last stop on our way back to Naples. Here we have a moment to see the busy square of Amalfi and the Cathedral. Then continue onto Naples Port to return in time for your cruise embarkment.
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Sampling the local cuisine and shop for artifacts

Summary - Your driver will guarantee you and your party a memorable and informative day along this important part of Italy. Our port shore excursion will make sure that you have the opportunity to sample both the traditional villages and there customary way of living and the magnitude and historical value of Pompei, Positano and Ravello & return via Amalfi.

Casa della Venere in Conchiglia - Pompei

Positano

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Vesuvio, Pompei and Ercolano Tour

What your private driver tour includes...

You will be met by our english speaking chauffeur who will drive you to the three main sites that represent the eruption of the volcano Vesuvio, taking you directly to the destination, in this way it allows you time to visit all 3 areas.

We make sure that your day is informative and that your day is enjoyable and comfortable.

Your limousine car service will allow you to explore the following areas...

• Mount Vesuvio
Mount Vesuvio dominates the Bay of Naples. It is the only active volcano on the mainland of Europe. Since the Vesuvio eruption,79 A.D, the volcano has erupted about three dozen times. You may view the crater of Vesuvio, 1281 meters above sea level, by walking for approximately 45 minutes up the steep mount, as the road for vehicles terminate half way up this climb. The slopes were once covered with vineyards and woods and provided an innocent looking backdrop for the bustling towns below.
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• Pompei
The ancient Roman city of Pompei was destroyed and buried by the eruption of the Vesuvio in 79 A.D, preserving it forever exactly how it was when the eruption occurred. Pompei holds an intense fascination for visitors today. Following the eruption of the volcano Pompei lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years. The town is high on the list of the Wonders of the World and the excavations begun in the 18^thCentury are still being carried out today.

Our guide will take you slowly through this once thriving empire of nearly 20,000 inhabitants that was completely covered in 30 feet of volcanic ash, where you can see some of the ancient streets of Pompei baths, forums, theatres, wrestling grounds and villas built by the prosperous Romans in the year 80 B.C. Marvel at the fabulously preserved Frescos which adorned the walls and floors of the villas. Even if your interests do not lie in history, this is an archeological site that cannot fail to impress you.

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• Ercolano (Herculaneum)
Our journey takes you along the coast road through Castellammare di Stabia and out along the motorway to Ercolano which was destroyed along with Pompei in 79 AD, and was rediscovered in 1709. An ancient residential town of Greek origins, a smaller town with a wealthier population at the time of the eruption. Covered by a torrent of mud rather than ash, the ruins are in some ways even better-preserved, and the site offers a variety of beautiful scenery and invaluable arts. Embark on a walking tour through the villas with portico gardens, fountains and baths, and admire the wall frescoes and floor mosaics.
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Lunch is an option, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

Summary - For the above Excursion we suggest good comfortable walking shoes, clothing and your camera. Also for further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.

Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Naples city & Archeological Museum

You will be met by our chauffeur who will drive and tour you around. It is a full day excursion which includes:

• Passing by the imposing Castle called 'Maschio Angioino', which was built 700 years ago by Carlo d'Anjou and later became the luxurious residence of kings and viceroys.

• You'll see, from outside in the square, the San Carlo Theatre (one of the most beautiful in Europe) and the Galleria Umberto I. Crossing Piazza del Plebiscito, the largest of the city, spectacular backdrop of cultural events and concerts. It is characterised by the profile of the San Francesco di Paola Church, with its neoclassical colonnade and its Pantheon of Rome inspired interior, oposite is the Palazzo Reale.

• Then you'll drive along the picturesque Riviera de Chiaia, which passes Villa Pignatelli, while heading for Posillipo, the scenic hill of Naples.

• Your tour includes a visit to the National Archaeological Museum, site to one of the most comprehensive collections of Greek and Roman antiquities in the world. You will see statues of Roman copies of the Greek originals such as Adonis, the mighty Farnese Hercules, and the Farnese Flora during your guided tour. Pictured here is the semi-nude, exquisite representation of Aphrodite, known as Venus Callipige, admiring her own beauty. At the end, you will return through Via Caracciolo and have free time before returning to the ship.

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Lunch is an option, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

For further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.

Fauna Marina - National Museum

Piazza del Plebiscito

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Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Ruins of Pompeii & Paestum (Art & Archaeology)

Roman and Greek civilization.

This tour is a full day excursion which includes:

• A private car will pick you up and take you for a fascinating tour through Pompei ruins. You may choose whatever suits you best, a personal guide or a well equipped audio guide, either one will explain to you this amazing place, once a thriving empire, and the history of the city as you stroll through the ruins taking in the surroundings; the baths, villas, theatres and wrestling grounds, a fascinating two-hour tour. The city of Pompei had about 20,000 inhabitants in 79AD, when it was completely covered in 30 feet of volcanic ash by the deadly eruption of Mount Vesuvio.

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• Paestum - visit the magnificent archaeological ruins, ancient Greek colony origin. The area is dominated by the imposing and well preserved structure of three Doric temples, dating back to the 6^th century B.C. Near the archaeological area there is a museum with a rich collection of Greek art and antiquities, including the world famous "Diver's Tomb", symbol of the passage from Life to the Unknown.
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Lunch is an option, it can be discussed and decided along the way. There are many restaurants and hotels where one can sample the local cuisine suiting your requirements.

Summary - For the above Excursion we suggest good comfortable walking shoes, clothing and your camera. Also for further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.

Private Tour with a qualified english speaking driver. Transfers included

Food & Wine Tour

Regional food suggestions, recipes and artisan products, cooking school.

You will be picked up by our private driver and vehicle for the day.

You may choose any itinerary, it's at your own choice. Stop and start when you like or/and use your driver's knowledge of the area and places that are not usually mentioned in the travel books and where you will sample the real region.

If you are interested in seeing something particular or dining at a specific restaurant, please let us know and we will make those arrangements for you.

Some of the interesting stops include:

• a buffalo mozarella cheese factory

• a visit to the marquetry artists to watch them make furniture with their famous inlaid wood, or

• perhaps a winery famous for its Italian Barbera.

Food and Wine tradition of Irpinia with its history and flavours of the Campania food tradition.

Pizza lesson
Visit to a mozzarella farm and tasting
Visit to an olive oil mill and tasting
Visit to a dried fig factory and tasting

Summary - Also for further information any questions that you wish to be answered please contact us directly on our 24 hr service.