Reach your boutique hotel in lively Sorrento, a coastal village ideal for day trips to Capri, Naples, Pompeii and around the Amalfi Coast. There are buzzy trattorias and elegant restaurants to please any type of visitor. Spend 6 amazing days (5 nights) in the most dramatic scenery of your life. The trip can be tailor made towards relaxation or active exploration. Experiences/Extras can be added to enrich the holidays with special memories. Here is a first proposal to start!
Arrive at the airport and head to your hotel in Sorrento, where your adventure begins. Stroll through the village’s charming main square, soak up the lively atmosphere, and take in stunning views. Visit a local cheese maker to savor freshly made mozzarella and sample Sorrento’s famous limoncello. End your first day with a romantic dinner at one of the waterfront trattorias.
14:00 - 19:00
Pick up at the hotel to explore the popular seaside villages. Get lost in the tiny streets of Positano, gazing at art galleries and shopping the local stylish outfit with flowers shirts and leather sandals. Visit the imponent Cathedral in Amalfi before heading to hilltop Ravello. On the edge of the pedestrian stone village, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone clings to the cliffs with spectacular swoon-inducing sea views. It’s possible to reserve a panoramic restaurant hosted in an ancient monastery, if you will depart early from Sorrento in order to reach Ravello at lunch time.
9:00 - 17:00
Take an early hydrofoil to the glamorous island of Capri. Ride the chairlift to Monte Solaro for sweeping views of the island and the endless blue sea. Stroll down cobbled streets to chic ‘La Piazzetta,’ buzzing with stylish cafés and boutiques, then follow the lemon-scented path to Punta Tragara. At the marina, hop on a boat to visit the Blue Grotto or enjoy a leisurely cruise around the island.
9:00 - 18:00
Take the train to Pompeii and Herculaneum and explore these remarkable archaeological sites, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. While Pompeii is a must-see, as it’s the more famous of the two, Herculaneum is actually better preserved due to being covered by ash rather than lava.
9:30 - 16:00
Take the hydrofoil to Naples and explore the city at your own pace. Wander through the historic city center, discover the story of St. Gennaro’s miracle at the Cathedral and admire the stunning Veiled Christ in the Cappella di San Severo. Don’t miss the iconic wood-fired Margherita pizza and indulge in delicious pastries like Sfogliatella and Baba, paired with the shortest coffee of your life.
9:00 - 19:00
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the airport, stopping on your way for a last visit (to a winery or to an archaeological site), if your flight back allows!
9:00 - 12:00
Hi Barbara - On behalf of my wife and I, I want to thank you for planning an incredible honeymoon for us. We had the absolute time of our lives and could not have done it without you. Here are just a few pictures that we took to commemorate the trip but every part of the trip from start to finish was an absolute dream. We are already thinking about planning our next trip so we will certainly stay in touch! If you are ever in New York please feel free to reach out for recommendations we would be happy to help.
Hi Barbara! We are sitting down having lunch before our tour of Pompei and wanted to tell you how much we are enjoying our trip so far.The hotel in Rome was perfectly located and such a lovely spot! Our first dinner in Rome was at Restaurant MonteCarlo was really good and we loved our tour with Edwardo. Julia and Clara’s fav spot was the trevi fountain. We lucked out at the Pantheon and got a really good tour guide (and skipped the lines). We managed to get to the basillica without much of a wait (about 30 min - maybe less).I am so happy that you recommended Herculeum. So impressive! We are having pizza every meal and loving it!
Hello Barbara! Now that we have settled in at home, I wanted to once again thank you for your help in planning an amazing trip to Italy. We had the absolute best time and only wish we could have stayed longer. Everyone we met along the way could not have been nicer. We felt like we were among lifelong friends! We did get to travel to to meet my ancestors’ family and visit the home where my great-grandfather lived-it was amazing! We actually met a woman from our hometown who moved back to Italy 25 years ago! She graduated from high school with my husband’s brother!! What a coincidence! Anyhow, thank you again for all of your help in planning an amazing trip! It could not have been more perfect. Here are a few pictures from our reunion with my Italian family