CALL 1-866-563-4248 ITALY - Amalfi - Walking Tours RESERVATION FORM

TRIP DETAILS

Trip Length
6 Days / 5 Nights

2009
Dates & Prices

Trip Hotels
Classic Inns

Trip Meals
All breakfasts,
2 lunches and
all dinners but one

What's Included

Start - Finish
Naples (Napoli) ITALY

Trip Activity Level
Moderately easy to
Moderate

Rated Ideal for Everyone !

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Walking along the Magical Amalfi Coast from Ravello to Capri

Since before the Romans, the Amalfi Coast with its mild climate, has attracted Mediterranean travelers pursuing a more relaxing and enjoyable lifestyle. On our Amalfi Coast trip, we'll discover that same mild climate and scented hill sides as we delve into the secrets of Pompeii before meandering among the ancient villas of Ravello. We'll step into the unchanged rhythms of Italian traditions as we walk among vineyards, lemon groves and chestnut forests where the fruits of the land are still harvested by hand. We'll visit the chic streets and scented walkways of Positano, Capri and Sorrento where we will sample fresh seafood, taste Italy's best mozzarella and toast a glass of Limoncello to this dazzling and romantic coastline.

Day 1 - Pompeii & Ravello - Meet at your hotel in Naples.Private transfer to Pompeii for a morning visit to discover its ancient Roman ruins, preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D..Meander among the historic villas and gardens of Ravello including Villa Cimbrone for spectacular views of the Amalfi coast from its statue lined balcony.Dine overlooking the shimmering lights of this romantic and poet inspiring coastline.

Day 2 - Amalfi - Wander along active farm trails and cliffside villages where mules are used to carry everything from firewood to produce heading to market.Walk the "Valley of the Mills", a natural park of cascading waterfalls and abandoned paper mills, some dating back hundreds of years.Visit an orginal paper making plant, now museum and see how paper was made here centuries ago.Discover the historic maritime republic of Amalfi with its vibrant pedestrian zone and the cathedral of Sant'Andrea with his tomb.

Day 3 - Positano - Take a breathtaking hike along the "Sentiero dei Dei" Walk of the Gods, a cliff side trail with spectacular views of the entire Amalfi coastline, and one of Italy's most memorable walks.Stop for lunch in Montepertuso "hole in the mountain" where lunches include all the traditional specialties of the Amalfi Coast including the area's prized "Mozzarella di Bufala" mozzarella made from water buffalo milk. Enjoy a leisure afternoon among Positano's bougainvillea bordered walkways.Enjoy a romantic evening stroll under the sparkling lights of the Moorish-style buildings flowing up the hillsides of Positano.

Day 4 - The Island of Capri - Boat along the Sorrento Peninsula to the garden Island of Capri.Wander to the Augustus Gardens and the recently reopened Via del Krupp.Visit the Carthusia Perfume works and test its scents.Meander along Capri's Via Tragara before following a quiet cliffside trail to the Arco Naturale.Follow scented walkways to the ancient ruins of Villa Jovis, Roman emperor Tiberius' Caprese retreat and pleasure palace.Discover the boutique lined laneways of Capri's chic village before departing by boat back to Positano.Dine tonight overlooking the evening lights of Positano with the sea glistening in the distance.

Day 5 - Sorrento - Travel to Santa Maria Annuziata, considered the "historic center" of the Sorrento Peninsula.Walk through olive groves, lemon and orange orchards and the sea side locales of the Sorrento Peninsula.Hike ancient trails to a "bella vista" for panoramic views of the Island of Capri and the Bay of Naples.Continue to Punta Campanella and Villa Collio Felice, a 1st-century Roman villa. Celebrate your Amalfi Coast walking trip on a private terrace overlooking the sea.

Day 6 - Sorrento & Naples - Homeward bound.Boat ride to Sorrento to discover it's historic cobblestoned walkways, street markets and luxuriant gardens.Private transfer back to Naples.As always, we would be more than pleased to help you with any of your post-trip travel planning.
Arrivederci and Buon Viaggio !


"Thank you so very, very much for such a wonderful, fun and knowledgeable trip"
- Patricia and Michael, Boston MA


Our Amalfi Travel
Specialists are Ready
to Help you with
All Your Travel Needs

  • Convenient pick up and drop off at your Naples hotel

  • Casual guided tour of the ancient ruins at Pompeii

  • Hiking in the dramatic mountain and coastal scenery of the Amalfi Coast

  • Meandering among villas, palaces and gardens on the Island of Capri

  • Local artwork, liqueurs & perfumes

  • Fresh seafood and the best mozzarella in the world

  • Experiencing some of Italy's most romantic accommodations

TRIP DATES & PRICES
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Dates
2009
Classic Inns Guided
US $ Price p.p. dbl. occ.
Single Room
US $ Add for sgl. occ.
Self-Guided
Trips
March 30 - April 4
April 6 - 11
April 13 - 18
April 20 - 25
April 27 - May 2
May 4 - 9
May 11 - 16
May 18 - 23
May 25 - 30
June 1 - 6
June 8 - 13
June 15 - 20
June 22 - 27
June 29 - July 4
July 6 - 11
July 13 - 18
July 20 - 25
July 27 - Aug 1
Aug 31 - Sept 5
Sept 7 - 12
Sept 14 - 19
Sept 21 - 26
Sept 28 - Oct 3
Oct 5 - 10
Oct 12 - 17
Oct 19 - 24
Oct 26 - 31
All Dates

$ 3,298.
(1 - 3 people booking together)

$ 3,098.
(4 people booking together)

$ 2,898.
(5 - 8+ people booking together)

All Dates

$ 750.

Classic Inns Trips
Save $ 300. p.p.

Price Guarantee - Please note that if your booked trip (name, version and departure date) receives a price reduction from your original booked price, we will automatically give you the new reduced trip price. Additionally, as always with Club Toscana, once you have booked a trip (name, version and departure date), we guarantee that you will not have to pay any potential trip price increases above your original trip combo price before your departure.

Reduce your Trip Price - We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for all your trip payments. Club Toscana offers a reduction of 2% off your trip payments when you pay by check, money order or bank transfer.

Trip Prices - Price variations (if above) are a reflection of seasonal hotel rates. All trip prices are per person based on a room with double occupancy. Single room charges are additional for guests traveling solo wishing a double room all to themselves. Self-Guided prices are listed as a savings per person off the Guided Trip Prices. Self-Guided trips require a minimum of 4 participants to reserve space on any of the above trips except dates highlighted above.

Featured Trips when highlighted above, have additional space available and include guaranteed departures hosted by one of Club Toscana's Senior Trip Leaders.

Other Trip Dates - to find other trips with space available on your preferred travel dates, click on our 2009 Calendar.


CLASSIC INNS HOTEL SELECTION

Ravello - pictured (2 nights) - opened in 1880, this family run 4 star hotel has some of Ravello's most spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea from its garden pool.

Positano - (2 nights) - a family run cliffside hotel where every room overlooks the heart of Positano and the sea shore, all surrounded by the most photographed hillsides of the Amalfi Coast.

Sant'Agata sui due Golfi - (1 night) - sea view rooms in a grand Mediterranean hotel overlooking the Bay of Naples where cool drinks are enjoyed on its garden terrace and swimming pool.

Please note: The above selected inns are subject to accommodations availability upon trip request. As there are many charming Classic Inns located along our route, if we need to choose an alternative lodging, it will meet or exceed the above selection in ratings, settings, amenities and views.

UPGRADE YOUR TRIP HOTEL SELECTION
Upgrade the accomodations on your Club Toscana trip with any of the area's luxury hotels:

Have a favorite hotel or seen a recommendation in a travel magazine or internet site, or have you received a glowing recommendation from a friend. We can include any hotel located along our trip route to make your vacation experience customized to your specifications. Give us a call to see how we can include your favorite hotels into your trip. Some additional charges might apply to cover changes in hotel rates.


TRIP START AND FINISH INFORMATION

Trip Start - Naples (Napoli), Italy
As a convenience to our guests, we will meet you at your hotel in Naples at 9:00 am. or by special arrangement, the main train station or airport.

Naples is serviced by the Naples Capodichino international airport with connections to most major European cities. Its main train station is located on Italy's main express and high speed train service routes. Naples' main train station can be reached from Rome in about 2 - 3 hours depending on the train speed. We would recommend spending your pre-trip evening in Naples. Our reservations office can make all your pre- & post-trip hotel, flight and train travel arrangements.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For pre-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels based on visitor reviews.

Trip Finish - Naples (Napoli), Italy
On the final trip day, we would be pleased to drop you off at your hotel in Naples, the Naples airport or the main train station for trains heading north to Rome (2 - 3 hours).

Usual arrival in Naples is around 1:00 pm with earlier arrivals by request.

For Italian train information and online tickets, please go to the Italian FS National Train Schedules web site.

For post-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels in your destination city based on visitor reviews.


TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL

THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR ALL ABILITIES - Though rated easy to moderate, we have designed this trip to be suitable for everyone, from the casual or occasional walker with other travel and site seeing interests to the experienced hiking enthusiast looking for that extra challenge. Since your preferred walking pace and interests might vary from day to day, we have a daily list of optional routes, distances and route terrain to give you exactly the kind of walking & hiking you would like to experience. To learn more about how we rate the activity levels on our trips, please go to our Activity & Terrain Levels web page.

TRIP DAILY DISTANCES & WALKING TERRAIN
DAY 1 (4 kms. - 3 miles) - Easy on paved laneways and smooth dirt walking paths after variable distance easy walking through Pompeii.
DAY 2 (11 kms. - 7 miles) - Easy to moderate on level then downhill smooth dirt and paved walking paths and laneways.
DAY 3 (8 kms. - 5 miles) - Easy to moderate on smooth dirt pathways and village laneways along a cliffside pathway.
DAY 4 (5 kms. - 3 miles) - Easy to moderate on smooth paved pathways.
DAY 5 (8 kms. - 5 miles) - Easy to moderate on smooth dirt pathways and paved laneways through forested hillsides.

Each of the above daily distances are typical on quiet, smooth surface dirt footpaths and gravel trails and laneways and can be increased or decreased to suit your individual walking style, endurance and interests. Your Club Toscana trip guide and vehicle are always available to offer assistance including lifts to bypass any difficult sections.


Please note that the above itinerary and it's routes are typical for this trip and can be adjusted to accommodate different hotel choices, your choice of optional routes, optional shorter or longer daily distances, your personal daily walking pace and interests, and special local events that you might wish to join. Weather conditions and unannounced trail maintenance, etc. can also alter the routes, distances and daily schedules.

In an effort to enhance this itinerary and to help you get the most out this destination and your traveling experiences with Club Toscana, we are continually in the process of researching additional local routes, accommodations, dining establishments and interesting places to visit. Some of these "new finds" could be included in your specific trip.


WHAT'S INCLUDED ON YOUR CLUB TOSCANA WALKING & HIKING TRIP

Convenient pick-up directly from your pre-trip hotel's front door.

Over 20 years of European adventure travel experience.

Cheerful, professional and trusted bilingual trip leadership with intimate knowledge of this trip's travel area, its culinary secrets, art history and cultural distinctiveness.

All transportation from trip start to finish.

Exclusive lodging with private amenities in wine & olive oil estates, charming country inns and historic town houses.

All buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners featuring regional favorites and local specialties.

Private support vehicle for shuttles (throughout the trip), for welcome lifts (to bypass that extra effort or for a quick short cut to your hotel), and on-board refreshments.

Special events, private tours, local experts and entrance fees to historical sites and museums, and other events or tours listed on the itinerary.

Use of a set of lightweight telescoping walking sticks, and a new personal water bottle.

Detailed trip maps, route directions with options and a complimentary Club Toscana T-shirt.

All baggage transportation from rendezvous to final drop off.

Convenient drop-off directly to your post-trip hotel or the nearby major rail station, airport or rental car agency.

Unsurpassed customer service to compliment one of Italy's great walking & hiking vacations.


TOP REASONS WHY NEW GUESTS CHOSE CLUB TOSCANA & WHY OUR PAST GUESTS HAVE CHOSEN TO TRAVEL WITH US AGAIN

Since our beginnings, Club Toscana has prided itself in producing active vacations that are the closest thing to a private trip, complete with the sort of comforts and camaraderie that comes from visiting old friends.

We have spent over two decades designing itineraries that take in the most interesting countryside destinations, the most stimulating mix of history and culture, the best selection of terrain from flat to invigorating, and the region's most characteristic accommodations -- always with an eye on exceeding your expectations.

The Personal Touch - Many Club Toscana guests have traveled in large groups with some of our industry's major outfitters and have found traveling in those larger groups a little less convenient and relaxed compared with Club Toscana. These outfitters' somewhat inflexible rendezvous and trip drop-off locations, scheduled group meeting times and fixed dining locations & times are good for some, but perhaps a little too rigid for our guests.

Flexibility - We adapt every one of our trips to the interests and abilities of the guests that are booked on that particular trip. We design our daily routes and itineraries for maximum flexibility so you can have as much or as little activity as you would like each day -- with us you never need to follow the schedule. We are ready to go when you are ready to go, we are waiting at the start of every hill just in case you need a lift and we adjust each trip to your specific interests and time schedule.

Service - We take care of everything -- from making sure your luggage is safely transported to the next hotel, to always having a refreshment or a welcome lift when needed, to pointing out that special wine or antique shop, and always allowing you as much free time as you would like to get the most out of your European active vacation.

Knowledge - Traveling with Club Toscana is about discovering beautiful locations, its people, history and culture, all in a private-group-like setting -- the ideal vacation experience. After over 20 years traveling in this trip's location, we know the trip area intimately.

Trip Leadership - Our pleasant natured, well organized and informative North American trip guides individually have at least 20 years of experience guiding active travelers throughout every region visited by Club Toscana. We maintain a guest ratio of 8 guests to 1 guide plus a dedicated trip vehicle to ensure your comfort and security.


NEED MORE TRIP INFORMATION?

E-mail our office or call our professional travel advisers at
Club Toscana Reservations at 1-866-563-4248 toll free 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (EST) Mon. to Fri., 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Sat.
They are ready to answer your trip questions and arrange all your pre and post-trip travel needs for a truly all-inclusive European Active Vacation.



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