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Amalfi Coast area |
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The
Amalfitan coast is doubtless one of the most spectacular
drives in Europe for its breathtaking panoramic views
and its natural landscape. It is located on the southern
side of Sorrento's peninsula. There is one main road
which winds along the Amalfi Coast, and driving in this
area is definitely an experience . We'll first stop in
Positano, a beautiful seaside village clambering down a
steep slope to the sea. You will Enjoy the relaxed
lifestyle of this charming seaside villane, walking to
the beach, admiring painters' work, window shopping at
the colorful boutiques, and strolling the narrow streets
of the vibrant, fashionable center. We'll then drive to
Praiano, a charrming fisherman's village, where we'll
visit the beautiful Church of St. Gennaro. Next stop
will be in Conca dei Marini where we'll visit the
Emerald Grotto, famous for its underwater ceramic crib.
We'll then drive to Amalfi which gives its name to the
whole coast on which it lies, where we'll visit the
lovely 10th century Cathedral; from there a short drive
will bring us to one of the most enchanting and
picturesque spots on this coast: the village of Ravello,
with wonderful monuments and spectacular views. We'll
pick you up from the pier at 9.00 am, to drive you back
to your ship at 5.00 pm.
The
8-hour private tour is for individuals as well as for
small groups and it can be modified on the base of
client's interests.
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Capri Island |
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Our
local licensed guide will pick you up from the Naples
pier at 9:00 a.m., to take the ferry to Capri; in Capri
you'll find a car with driver waiting for you to start
the discovery of this wonderful island: one of the most
precious gems of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a celebrated and
much-frequented tourist resort, it already had the
reputation of a holyday retreat in antiquity, as is
testified by the remains of imperial villas (Villa Jovis
built by Emperor Tiberius). The island is a miniature
paradise, it is full of enchanting spots and an
inexhaustible source of fascination, whether from the
luxuriance of its vegetation, the beauty of its
shore-line, with its everchanging waters, or the
inimitable appeal of its strange rock formations and
caves so magically illuminated by the reflections of
water and light. Capri is also the name of the main town
on the island, which also comprise the smaller town of
Anacapri and other villages.
Our guide will take you back to your ship at 5.00 p.m.
The
8-hour private tour is for individuals as well as for
small groups and it can be modified on the base of
client's interests.
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Naples |
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The
third-largest city in Italy and the largest in southern
Italy. In one of the loveliest natural settings in all
of Europe, celebrated throughout history for the variety
of panoramic views, the mild weather, the luminuos sea,
and the gentle breezes, Naples is endowed with a superb
heritage of monuments and artistic collections, at the
center of an archaeological zone that extends from Cumae
to Pompeii, and is an attraction that draws visitors
from all over the world. Among the many monuments are:
The Castel Nuovo, one of the most beautiful castles in
Italy; Palazzo Reale, built by D.Fontana (1600-1602);
Teatro S.Carlo, a celebrated "temple of the Opera"that
dates from 1737;
Museo Arheologico Nazionale, one of the world's leading
archaeological museums; Museo and Gallerie Capodimonte,
one of the most versatile and significant collections in
Italy; as well as numerous spectacular churches.
We'll pick you up from the pier at 9.00 am, to drive you
back to your ship at 5.00 pm.
The
8-hour private tour is for individuals as well as for
small groups and it can be modified on the base of
client's interests.
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Pompeii and Positano |
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Set to
the SW of Mt. Vesuvius no far from the gulf of Naples,
Pompeii is known throughout the world for its tragic
destruction, in AD 79 by the eruption of the Vesuvius
volcano, and for its miraculous discovery in the 18th
century. In few other excavations in Italy does one have
as clear an idea as one has in Pompeii of just how the
ancient Romans organized a city, a particularly complete
example of a market town, with a clear distinction
between quarters serving a public function and
residential areas. During the walk among the well
preserved buildings you will be lectured on daily life,
religious beliefs and government organization in ancient
Pompeii.
After a spectacular driving along the Sorrentina and
Amalfi coasts you will have lunch in Positano,
where the mountain spurs, covered by terraced white
houses, run down to the harbour of this old fishing
village.
We'll pick you up from the pier at 9.00 am, to drive you
back to your ship at 5.00 pm.
The
8-hour private tour is for individuals as well as for
small groups and it can be modified on the base of
client's interests.
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Pompeii, Vesuvius and
Herculaneum |
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We'll
pick you up from your ship at 9.00 am to drive you to
Pompeii, the Roman town known throughout the world for
its tragic destruction, in AD 79 by the eruption of the
Vesuvio volcano, and for its miraculous discovery in the
18th century (2-hour private-tour with a local guide);
we'll then continue our tour up to the Vesuvius Mount
that overlooks the whole Gulf of Naples. Last stop will
be in Herculaneum, the other Roman town which was
totally destroyed by the same eruption of the Vesuvius
in AD 79.
The 8-hour private tour is for
individuals as well as for small groups and it can be
modified on the base of client's interests.
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