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The Amalfi Coast has long been exalted as
the most dazzling coastline in all Europe.
Across the Bay of Naples lies seductive
Capri, a sun-splashed jewel
set in a sparkling sea. We’ve
combined these two glorious
settings with wonderful hikes
from top-of-the-world Ravello
to enchanting Positano,
and along the crater rim of
Mt. Vesuvius. You’ll watch
mozzarella di bufala being
made (and sample it, of
course!), visit a family-run
olive oil farm, and explore
the haunting remains of
Herculaneum and Paestum.
Our Trip Leaders are simply incomparable,
with a true passion for sharing their love of
la bella Italia .
Days 1-3 Naples / Paestum / Ravello
Our adventures begin with a visit to Naples’
archaeological museum and the eerie remains of
the Roman city of Herculaneum, destroyed when
Mt. Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. After a visit to the
majestic ruins of Paestum, where Doric temples
still convey an exquisite grandeur, hike airy trails
from Ravello, with its stunning vistas of the
shimmering Mediterranean.
Days 4-7 Sentiero degli Dei / Positano / Capri /
Sorrento Soaring above the sea, the spectacular
Sentiero degli Dei (“Pathway of the Gods”)
brings you past ancient stone huts and across
steeply terraced hillsides. From Positano, with its
brightly painted houses draped in bougainvillea,
ferry to the storied isle of Capri. Our hikes
here lead along stone-paved lanes to the ruins of
imperial Roman villas and to the summit of
Mt. Salero, with its eye-popping views across the
azure sea. In sunny Sorrento, we enjoy a pasta-
making class, visit an olive oil farm run by the
same family since 1849, and hike through lemon
and walnut groves.
Days 8-9 Mt. Vesuvius / Naples Our last hike
is on Mt. Vesuvius, with a chance to peer into the
steaming abyss of the volcanic caldera, followed
by lunch and wine tasting at a winery on its
slopes. After exploring Naples, depart on Day 9.
Panoramic vistas of the shimmering sea are a
constant on our hikes along the Amalfi Coast.
PHOTO: MAURIZIO RELLINI
“Magical from start
to finish. One of
the other trip
members had
been on eight WT
trips, and we can
understand why!
Stunning scenery,
great local guides,
and phenomenal
Trip Leaders.”
Niles and Linda B.
Madison WI
BRIAN MCGILLOWAY
FRANZ MARC FREI
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Villa Rufolo and Cimbrone
Gardens of Ravello
• Two overnights on Capri, with magnificent
coastal panoramas from our hikes
• Storied Mt. Vesuvius and ancient
Herculaneum
• Regional delights including Sorrento’s
famed limoncello, mozzarella di bufala,
wine from the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius
DETAILS
• 9-day trip begins and ends in Naples
• 8 nights small inns and hotels
• All meals included except 3 dinners
DATES
Apr 19-27, 2017
May 15-23
Sep 18-26
Oct 6-14
TRIP COST
$5195 (11-14 members)
$5595 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $780
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3+ 4 5 6 7
A mix of moderate walks and hikes,
some steep staircases, 3-6 hours a day,
van support, team of up to 3 Trip Leaders