Meet Me in Amalfi
8 days, 7 Nights Naples + all of Amalfi Coast (Sorrento, Positano, Ravello, Amalfi, Capri, Anacapri)
Feb 9 - 19, 2025
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh + Sapa Hills
Arrival to Naples
Benvenuto! - Airport pick-up from Naples International Airport (Please arrive before noon 12:00 pm local time)
Private transfer to hotel
Hotel check-in
Welcome Dinner!
Activities
Benvenuti! Welcome to Southern Italy! Upon arrival at Naples airport, your private driver will greet you and escort you to our centrally-located hotel in the heart of Naples—Italy's third-largest city and one of its most vibrant. As we drive through the city, you'll catch your first glimpses of this incredible place where ancient history collides with modern Italian life. Naples sits dramatically on the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius looming in the distance, and the streets pulse with an energy unlike anywhere else in Italy.
This is the birthplace of pizza, home to world-class art and archaeology, and a city where laundry hangs from Baroque balconies and espresso flows like water. After check-in, take time to unwind and soak in the electric atmosphere. In the evening, we'll gather for our welcome dinner together—your first taste of authentic Italian hospitality and your first chance to connect with your fellow travelers. Over delicious food and wine, we'll toast to new friendships and the unforgettable adventures waiting for us along the Amalfi Coast!
Explore the City of Naples
Breakfast at hotel
Guided Naples city tour
Lunch reservations in Naples
Visit to the National Archaeological Museum
Return to hotel
Dinner reservations at local restaurant (walking distance)
Activities
Today we dive deep into the soul of Naples with our expert local guide! This UNESCO World Heritage city is a living, breathing museum where layers of history reveal themselves around every corner. We'll explore the historic center—one of the largest in Europe—with its narrow cobblestone streets, bustling markets, and stunning churches that showcase centuries of art and architecture.
You'll see how Neapolitans really live: families gathered in street-side cafés, artisans working in tiny workshops, and the organized chaos that somehow works perfectly. The energy is infectious and you'll understand why people say Naples is the most "real" city in Italy. We'll pause for lunch before heading to the National Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world's finest collections of ancient treasures. After returning to the hotel to refresh, we'll walk together to a nearby restaurant for dinner, savoring authentic Neapolitan cuisine in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Ercolano, Pompeii & Sorrento
Breakfast at hotel
Hotel check-out
Depart for Ercolano
Lunch in Ercolano
Depart for Pompeii with views of Mount Vesuvius
Depart for Sorrento
Dinner reservations at local restaurant (walking distance)
Activities
Get ready for an absolutely incredible day! We'll check out and embark on a journey through time to two ancient cities preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. First stop: Ercolano (Herculaneum), remarkably preserved and offering an intimate glimpse into daily Roman life. The level of preservation here is extraordinary and almost haunting in its detail. After lunch, we continue to legendary Pompeii, where you'll walk streets frozen in time nearly 2,000 years ago.
Exploring these ancient ruins with Vesuvius looming in the background is a powerful, moving experience that brings history to life in a way nothing else can. By late afternoon, we arrive in beautiful Sorrento, perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the bay. Famous for its massive lemons, colorful buildings cascading to the sea, and that perfect blend of coastal ease and Italian elegance, this charming town becomes our home for the next four nights. After settling in, we'll walk to a local pizzeria for dinner—because in Campania, the birthplace of pizza, you absolutely must eat the real thing!
Discover Amalfi Coast - Amalfi & Positano
Breakfast at hotel
Hotel pick-up
Ferry from Sorrento to Amalfi
Free time and lunch in Amalfi
Ferry from Amalfi to Positano
Free time in Positano
Ferry from Positano to Sorrento
Dinner reservations at local restaurant (walking distance)
Activities
Today is the day you've been dreaming about—the legendary Amalfi Coast! We'll board a ferry and cruise along one of the world's most spectacular coastlines, where dramatic cliffs plunge into impossibly blue waters and pastel villages cling to mountainsides. This UNESCO World Heritage stretch has captivated travelers for centuries. As we cruise, you'll pass tiny fishing villages, grand clifftop villas, and medieval watchtowers, with the Mediterranean shimmering in every shade of blue imaginable.
Our first stop is Amalfi, a picturesque town with stunning architecture and rich history tucked into a ravine between steep cliffs. Wander narrow alleyways filled with artisan shops, explore historic sites, and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Then we ferry to Positano, quite possibly the most photogenic village in Italy. It cascades down the hillside in a tumble of pastel buildings draped with flowers, with luxury boutiques and breathtaking views at every turn. After time to explore, shop, swim, or simply soak in the beauty, we'll ferry back to Sorrento for dinner and story-sharing!
Adventure in Capri & Anacapri
Breakfast at hotel
Ferry from Sorrento to Capri
Boat tour of Capri and Blue Grotto
Transfer from Capri to Anacapri
Arrive in Anacapri for lunch
Return to Capri
Ferry from Capri to Sorrento
Dinner reservations at local restaurant
Activities
Island paradise awaits! We'll ferry to legendary Capri—a glamorous retreat that has enchanted everyone from Roman emperors to Hollywood stars. Rising dramatically from turquoise waters, Capri is all sheer cliffs, hidden coves, and undeniable Mediterranean magic. We'll board a smaller boat to tour the stunning coastline, passing dramatic rock formations and secret beaches accessible only by sea.
The highlight? The famous Blue Grotto, a sea cave where sunlight creates an otherworldly electric blue glow—absolutely magical and unlike anything you've ever seen! Back on land, we'll head up to Anacapri, the quieter hilltop village that retains authentic island charm. Here we'll enjoy lunch with sweeping views over the island and Bay of Naples, with time to explore, shop, or simply soak in the slower pace. Then we return to Capri town, where elegance and natural beauty come together perfectly. After our return ferry, we'll gather for dinner and toast to another spectacular day!
Beaches of Sorrento (Free Time)
Breakfast at hotel
Optional beach visit
Lunch by the beach
Free afternoon
Return to hotel
Farewell dinner (walking distance)
Activities
Today is yours to experience Sorrento however you wish! This elegant coastal town, perched on clifftops overlooking the Bay of Naples with Vesuvius providing a dramatic backdrop, is perfect for slowing down. The historic center is filled with charming pedestrian streets, artisan shops, and family-run businesses where traditions have been passed down for generations. Those famous Sorrento lemons—as big as grapefruits—hang heavy in terraced groves that cascade to the sea.
Sleep in and embrace island time! Join the group for a beach day swimming in crystal-clear waters, or explore on your own—browse local shops, visit historic sites, explore the old fishing village, or simply lounge by the pool with a book and limoncello. We'll have lunch reservations at a beachside restaurant for those who want to join.
In the evening we come together for dinner—sharing stories of the day and winding down in lovely Sorrento.
Ravello & Return to Naples
Breakfast at hotel
Hotel check-out
Depart to Ravello
Lunch in Ravello
Ravello walking tour
Free time in Ravello
Depart for Naples
Arrive in Naples for dinner
Drop-off at port for departing guests
Hotel check-in for remaining guests
Activities
For Main Package Guests: Our final day takes us to Ravello, the "City of Music" and perhaps the most enchanting hilltop town on the entire Amalfi Coast. Perched high above the sea, Ravello offers some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in all of Italy—the kind that make you gasp and feel like you're floating between heaven and earth. Artists, writers, and composers have long sought inspiration here, and you'll understand why the moment you arrive.
After checking out, we'll wind up the spectacular coastal road through terraced groves and mountain forests. Following lunch in this magical setting, we'll explore Ravello's treasures on a guided walking tour—stunning historic gardens that seem to float above the coastline, elegant architecture, and those unforgettable viewpoints where the entire coast unfolds beneath you. You'll have free time to wander these peaceful streets, sip espresso in charming piazzas, or simply absorb the beauty one last time before we depart for Naples.
Tonight, we come together for our farewell dinner—celebrating the incredible journey we've shared, the friendships we've formed, and the memories we've made. There will be laughter, happy tears, and heartfelt toasts to this unforgettable adventure! Some heading to the port, others checking into a Naples hotel for the night.
For Sicily Add-on Guests: After our Ravello adventures and dinner in Naples, we'll head to the port for an overnight ferry to Palermo, Sicily. As the ship pulls away with Naples twinkling along the bay and Vesuvius silhouetted against the sky, a whole new adventure awaits!
Addio to Italy!
Breakfast at hotel
Hotel check-out
Transfer to airport
For Main Package Guests: Our Southern Italy adventure comes to a close today, but the memories will last a lifetime. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast—perhaps one last cornetto and cappuccino—and maybe a final stroll if time allows. Your private transfer will take you to Naples airport for your journey home—with a camera roll full of stunning photos, a heart full of unforgettable moments, connections with amazing women, and probably a suitcase full of limoncello and Italian treasures!
You're leaving with more than souvenirs though—you're taking home the feeling of Mediterranean sun on your shoulders, the taste of authentic Italian cuisine, the sound of waves against ancient cliffs, the sight of pastel villages tumbling to turquoise seas, and the joy of saying yes to adventure. A piece of your heart will always remain here on these sun-drenched coastlines.
For Sicily Add-on Guests: You'll arrive in Palermo, Sicily this morning, ready to continue your Italian adventure! Sicily is a world unto itself—ancient history, stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and Mount Etna looming over it all. The adventure continues!
