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A A week of walking and sightseeing on the Sorrentino Peninsula. Pompeii, Vesuvius and stunning coastal scenery |
Ref: EX-DIA
8 days
from £679 (minimum 8 passengers)
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A week of walking and sightseeing on the Sorrentino Peninsula. Pompeii, Vesuvius and stunning coastal scenery
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe, with a long tradition as one of the premier tourist destinations in Italy. There's the great city of Naples, beautiful countryside, Roman sites and of course, stretches of spectacular coast. The best of the coastal scenery is on the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula around the popular resorts of Positano, Praiano and Amalfi, but away from the sea the country is virtually undiscovered by the average tourist. There is a great contrast between the main resorts and the pace and style of life up on the Agerola plain. The resorts are quite busy but should not be missed as all retain much of their original character with narrow streets, whitewashed buildings and fascinating churches, monasteries and cathedrals. From the sea, the hills rise steeply up to the Agerola plain, reached only by a tangle of winding roads and ancient pathways that discourage less adventurous travellers. Our base is the small, typically Italian town of Bomerano, with its restaurants, shops and bars. We combine walking on mule tracks and old paths down to the coast with a visit to the coastal towns and a day exploring the incredible Roman remains of Pompeii and Vesuvius, the volcano that engulfed and preserved Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD.
Extend your stay: pre and post trip accommodation can be booked at the3-star Hotel Cavour in Naples. £62 single room and £85 twin/double room (Easter and Christmas £73 single, £96 double), bed and breakfast. A £5 booking fee is charged.
Further Information
Special equipment required:walking boots or strong walking shoes are essential, small daypack, waterproofs.
Extra Expenses:
entrance fees €40. For meals not included allow about €85 (varies depending on restaurants chosen) and extra for wine.
Meals Included:
7 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches and 6 dinners.
Transport:
we use a minibus or small coach; public transport may be used for some of the daily programme.
Joining locally:
the local joining point is the Hotel Due Torri in Bomerano. This takes about 2 hours by bus from Naples airport and costs approx. €4. Alternatively a taxi can be used for approx €100.
Group & Staff:
Min. 8, max. 16 plus leader.
Accommodation:
La Pensione Due Torri is a small, friendly, family owned and run hotel located 600m from the village square. Offering comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality, our hosts will go out of their way to ensure we enjoy our stay and are proud of their good service. The hotel has its own restaurant, rooms are spacious and some have balconies (allocated to the first clients to book). Twin, double and single rooms are available, all with en-suite facilities. The hotel is in a quiet residential street but not far from restaurants and the cafes/bars around the town square.
Food:
The hotel prides itself on the range of local specialities served in the restaurant. Evening meals are traditional Italian fare with a first course of antipasto followed by pasta, a main course and dessert. Three evening meals are taken in local restaurants, offering the chance to sample more of the specialities of the region and, of course, some local wine. The food in the region is dominated by traditions and flavours from Naples; freshly baked pizza, pasta with rich tomato sauces and locally produced mozzarella. These ‘staples’ are combined with an excellent variety of seafood, fresh vegetables and some exceptionally good pastries, such as sfogliatelle, to provide the wonderful taste of Southern Italy. Vegetarian choices are always available. All breakfasts are taken at the hotel. Typically breakfast is continental style, with various extras. Packed lunches consist of bread, cheese/cold meat/tinned fish, and fresh fruit.
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Day 1 | We depart London Gatwick for the flight to Naples. On arrival we drive to our base at Bomerano, a journey of one to two hours, depending on traffic. Those with land-only arrangements should join us in the evening at La Pensione ‘Due Torri’. | Day 2 | There is the potential for a busy week but you can join the leader and group as often or as little as you wish. On two days the leader will arrange sightseeing trips (on foot), one to Vesuvius and Pompeii and one to the coastal town of Atrani and the famous hilltop village of Ravello for great views of the coast. There is also time to learn all about the local liquor ‘Limoncello’.
On three days of guided walking we follow some of the ancient pathways across the peninsula or down to the coast. Some stretches are rough underfoot, being no more than mule tracks, others are paved and sometimes the only way to enter a village is down a long series of steep steps (you may wish to bring walking poles or sticks). The walking offers superb views of the Amalfi Peninsula, taking us through hillside villages, lemon groves, and stunning gorges and along coastal tracks. All walks are between four and six hours with additional time for stops, lunch, etc. Please note that some paths are not suitable for severe vertigo sufferers. At least two finish at one of the famous costal resorts where there will be time for sightseeing, a drink or maybe a swim before returning to the hotel. On the one free day it is possible to take a boat trip to the beautiful island of Capri (when the ferry is operating); spend a day in Naples to see the sights and experience the Neapolitan passion for food and life; see more Roman remains at Herculaneum; or just relax at the hotel. The order of activities is left flexible so that the leader can adjust the programme to best suit weather conditions, opening times, etc.
| Day 3 | As above | Day 4 | As above | Day 5 | As above | Day 6 | As above | Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | We transfer back to Naples for our flight to London. Those with land-only arrangements will leave us in Bomerano. |
Departures Between | Price from | 09 Oct 04
16 Oct 04
23 Oct 04
30 Oct 04
06 Nov 04 | *£679 | 20 Dec 04**
27 Dec 04** | *£745 | 12 Feb 05
19 Feb 05
26 Feb 05
05 Mar 05 | *£690 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment €125 (approx. £90)
Single room supplement £70
Insurance £25
**Mon to Mon
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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The amalfi coast
A A week of walking and sightseeing on the Sorrentino Peninsula. Pompeii, Vesuvius and stunning coastal scenery
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