Beyond the View: The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento

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Explore the ruins of Pompeii, enjoy a cooking class in Sorrento, see the gardens that inspired Wagner’s Parsifal and revel in the sites as you take a deeper look at the Amalfi Coast.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Explore the ruins of Pompeii, enjoy a cooking class in Sorrento, see the gardens that inspired Wagner’s Parsifal and revel in the sites as you take a deeper look at the Amalfi Coast.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySorrento
End CityNaples

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Sorrento, Check-in, Welcome Reception & Dinner Sorrento

Hotel check in from 2:00 p.m.

After checking in to the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our first group activity. We will meet in the lobby at 4:00 p.m. with a local expert for a short neighborhood walk to see the locati...

Day 3 Orientation, Marina Grande, Classical Art & Architecture Sorrento

Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; stone steps, inclined path, steps with and without handrails.

Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions in the hotel meeting room just off the lobby. We will review the up-to-date program sc...

Day 4 Pompeii Field Trip, Sorrento Customs & Traditions Sorrento

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 16 miles, approximately 1.5 hours total riding time. Walking up to 4 miles, approximately 4 hours; uneven cobblestone and dirt paths, steps, inclines, slippery when wet. Except at entrance/exit, no benches or other places to ...

Day 5 Marquetry Museum & Workshop, Italy Today Sorrento

Walking up to 2 miles; uneven, cobblestoned streets, some inclines.

Free time. This period of time has been set aside for your personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group ...

Day 6 Herculaneum, Musical Traditions Sorrento

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 25 miles each way approximately 2 hours total riding time. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven cobblestone and gravel paths in archaeological park, inclines, few places to sit and rest.

According to legend, Herculaneum was fo...

Day 7 Isle of Capri Full-Day Field Trip Sorrento

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 1 mile from hotel to marina. Getting on/off ferry to island of Capri, boat ride 1 hour total. Funicular to town of Capri, taxis to town of Anacapri. Driving 8 miles, 20 minutes riding time. Walking up to 3 miles; uneven terra...

Day 8 Political History, Cooking Demo in the Countryside Sorrento

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 16 miles, approximately 1 hour total riding time. NOTE: Ride out is approximately 50 minutes via a scenic winding road; ride back is direct, about 10 minutes. Walking about 50 feet, uneven terrain, steps, inclines from motorc...

Day 9 Amalfi Coast Drive, Positano, Amalfi Piazza del Duomo Amalfi/Minori

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles riding approximately 3/4 hour. Getting on/off a boat, riding approximately 3/4 hour. In the event of bad weather that prevents the boat from leaving, we will walk up the hill along town sidewalks to the bus parking l...

Day 10 Paestum Amalfi/Minori

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 40 miles each way, approximately 3 hours total riding time. Walking up to 4 miles; uneven dirt paths; few places to rest at archaeological site.

We will board a motorcoach and ride south along the Amalfi Coast to Paestu...

Day 11 Ravello, Free Time Amalfi/Minori

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, approximately 3/4 hour total riding time. Walking up to 3 miles (not including elective return walk to hotel). Villa Rufolo gardens terraced with paved steps. Elective walk from Ravello to Minori about 1.5 miles, ap...

Day 12 Transfer to Naples, Archaeological Museum Naples

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 36 miles, approximately 1.5 hours riding time. Walking about 2 miles; generally even terrain, flat stone and cobblestone; extended standing at museum; several flights of marble stairs; few benches in gallery rooms.

We’l...

Day 13 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program In Flight

Hotel check out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s “Travel Information” regarding transfers.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instruc...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,999
Price per day$308
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 11
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 8
Age Requirements
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