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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, to the
summit of Monte Solaro for
fantastic vistas of the sea, and
along the brooding crater rim
of Vesuvius. In addition to our
hikes, we’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 adventure begins 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, we
hike a steep trail that winds up staircases and
paths to the entrancing hillside town of Ravello,
set 1,200 feet above the sea. This elegant town,
with its sunny climate, has attracted writers,
artists, and musicians for centuries. Our next
day’s hike is a leisurely descent from Ravello to
the seaside town of Amalfi.
Days 4-7 Sentiero degli Dei / Positano /
Capri / Sorrento The spectacular Sentiero degli
Dei (“Pathway of the Gods”) brings us past
ancient stone huts and across steeply terraced
hillsides to Positano, with its brightly painted
houses draped in bougainvillea. Ferrying to the
storied isle of Capri, we set off on hikes that lead
along stone-paved lanes to the ruins of imperial
Roman villas and to the summit of Monte Solaro,
with its eye-popping views across the azure sea.
In sunny Sorrento, we 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. Depart on Day 9 via Naples.
Our journey brings you through lovely seaside towns with exquisite views of the Mediterranean, and on village to village hikes on age-old trails.
GIOVANNI SIMEONE
CORNELIA DORR
RAVELLO, MT. VESUVIUS, AND SPECTACULAR COASTAL HIKES
QUESTIONS? 1.800.368.2794 OR EMAIL 56
“Unbelievable!
We enjoyed every
minute and could
never have
experienced any of
it without our Trip
Leader’s expertise.
I rate this trip a
10+++++!”
Denise M.
Colorado Springs CO
JOANN LANTZ MANFRED BORTOLI
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 16-24, 2018
May 14-22
Sep 17-25
Oct 10-18
TRIP COST
$5295 (7-14 members)
$5695 (3-6 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