10-Hour Coastal Tour of Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento & Pompeii from Ravello

The Basilica Of Pompeii & Other Local Attractions

Highlights

Marvel at the architecture of the ancient Villa Rufolo

Pay your respects at the medieval Roman Catholic St. Andrew Cathedral

Admire the natural beauty of the sea-facing Positano village

Get to know how a volcanic eruption destroyed Pompeii

Explore an olive oil and a liquor factory in Sorrento

Amalfi, Sorrento, Pompeii, Ravello

nature, architectural, historical

Group Tour

10 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Embark on this coastal tour of Italy from Ravello and visit a medieval village perched on the top of the cliff as well as the ancient Villa Rufolo. See the medieval Roman Catholic St. Andrew Cathedral and take a bath in the clear waters of the Amalfi Coast. Next, savour a wine on the beach in Positano village, visit an Olive oil factory in Sorrento and learn about the eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii and killed its inhabitants.

Itinerary

Ravello - Amalfi - Positano -Sorrento -Pompeii
- Meet your guide upon arrival and start your guided tour:
- Travel to Ravello and walk through a rural medieval village perched on the top of the cliff (1000 feet above the sea) situated above Amalfi and Minori.
- Visit the most famous and ancient villa of Ravello: Villa Rufolo, where every year artists, singers, celebrities from all around the world come here to perform during the Ravello Musical Festival.
- Drive down the valley to reach Amalfi. (visit the limoncello liquor factory)
- Visit Amalfi and explore the ancient Marine Republic (or Republic of the Sea).
- Marvel at the 11th-century Cathedral of Saint Andrew (saint patron) for its amazing gold and bright decorations, walk around the labyrinth of tiny alleys where you can shop well and buy souvenirs or take a bath in the sparkling blue water of the sea.
- Visit Positano after lunch and feel the beautiful atmosphere of this colourful ancient village, appreciate the famous exclusive ceramics of the local artisans and enjoy a glass of wine on the beach overlooking the sea.
- Stroll through the streets and stairways of the village.
- Reach Sorrento and visit an Olive oil factory, Limoncello liquor factory and an Inlaid woodwork factory.
- Head towards Pompeii Ruins and Learn about the ancient drama of the historical eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius of 79 A.D. that destroyed and killed the town with its inhabitants.
- See the casts of a 2000 years old roman town.
- Head back to the pickup location. (Visit a coral factory for some fine jewellery).

What's Included

Luxury, private air-conditioned vehicle

English-speaking Italy driver or escort guide

Parking, highway tolls, fuel, taxes, driver maintenance and 22% of Italian sale tax

What's Excluded

Meals, drinks (Euro 20-Euro45, depending on the menu order or restaurant)

Pompeii admission fee.( Euro 15 per adult)

No guide is included, but we highly recommend a guide so he can provide ample historical information. If you want a guide, please ask it in the note

Gratuities between 15-20% (optional but appreciated)

Know Before You Go

Transportation:

One of our professional, knowledgeable English speaking Italian driver guides will be waiting at the pickup location or any other preferred location (usually 8 a.m to skip traffic). Your driver will be holding a sign with your or your party’s name.

For groups of more than eight people from Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi Salerno, we can either provide a Mercedes Sprinter minibus or multiple luxury minivans. This will depend on availability. A minivan allows clients to arrive at the exact destination location. With a minibus, you will be dropped further from the destination, and you will have to walk to the designated location.

If the starting point is from Sorrento Area or Salerno Area-the itinerary is as follows: Pompeii-Sorrento-Positano-Amalfi-Ravello. Time allocation is the same.

Please be aware that we reserve all rights to change the order of itinerary if necessary at our discretion due to natural causes( environmental) or political reasons(strikes/protests).