THE MAGIC SCENT OF AMALFI COAST: 5 DAYS SORRENTO-AMALFI- POSITANO- CAPRI

The Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast are the two jewels of the Campania coast. Two coasts suspended between land and sea surrounded by the most beautiful natural landscapes in Italy. Sorrento, overlooks the Gulf of Naples. Its evocative position in front of Capri and its Faraglioni makes it rich in a poetic atmosphere, thanks also to its historic baroque buildings. Mirroring Sorrento, exactly on the other side of the peninsula we can find  approximately 50 km of coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997: the Amalfi Coast. From Positano to Vietri sul Mare, from Naples to Salerno, the coast that takes its name from the biggest and artistically most important village, Amalfi, is a succession of villages overlooking the cliff almost as if suspended between sky and sea. Driving  along the narrow roads and hairpin bends that connect one village to another you can enjoy a breathtaking view; stopping in Amalfi, Positano means to dive  yourself in this surreal reality made of colors, scents and flavors. Walk through the alleys that slope down to the sea until you reach the coast, letting yourself be enchanted by the scent of limoncello and captured by the irresistible local flavors.  An itinerary designed to let you discover one of the most famous and elegant locations in Italy , its beauties and local products, leaving you the time to admire and experience the sea, the most played and sung by Italian music.

5 days/ 4 nights- 2 pax minimum

Day 1: Arrival to Sorrentto

Arrival to Sorrento. Check- in at the assigned hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Capri/ Blue Grotto

After meeting your guide at the port of Sorrento at the indicated time, you will set sail to Capri for a full-day trip. Once reached the island of Capri, after about an hour of navigation, you will approach the coast and one of its major tourist attractions: the Blue Cave. The next stop will be Anacapri, the largest town on the island. On board a minibus you will visit this city located at 280 meters above sea level, and you will enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the Gulf of Naples. Next, you will enjoy a stop in a restaurant to recharge your batteries and, after that, you will have some free time to explore Capri on your own. You can visit the Cannone Belvedere, to contemplate a breathtaking view of the cliff and the islets. Return to the port and Sorrento. Free evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Gragnano- Pasta Factory

At the appointed time, you will meet with your guide at Castellammare di Stabia to leave for Gragnano, a splendid town in Campania known worldwide as the "City of Pasta". Once you reach your destination, you will dive into the history of one of the most prestigious pasta factories in the area and discover the secrets of the Italian product par excellence: pasta. It will then be time to move on to practice, taking part in a pasta making course. During two hours, you will learn to prepare fusilli according to the traditional recipe. After 4 hours of experiences you will return to Castellammare. Lunch on your own. Return to Sorrento. Free time i the afternoon and evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Arrival to Amalfi coast - Sentieo degli Dei Trekking- Cooking class

The morning begins with a trekking excursion that will take you to discover the wonderful path of the gods. You will meet with the guide in Agerola and begin a 7 kilometer walk that will allow you to contemplate the Gulf of Naples, the Gulf of Salerno, the Sorrento peninsula and the Lattari mountains from a completely new perspective. You can take wonderful photos. Furthermore, a stop is planned in the picturesque town of Nocelle, famous for its narrow streets and panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Obviously, you will also have the opportunity to observe and discover the flora and fauna of this area of the Amalfi Coast. After four hours of walking, you will conclude the activity. Lunch on your own and free time. In the afternoon, to refuel after the long morning walk, an interesting and fun cooking lesson is planned. You will meet with your guide in a beautiful farmhouse in Pianillo and begin an unforgettable cooking class on the Amalfi Coast. As soon as you arrive, the chef will welcome us and give us the first instructions to create three delicious dishes: tiramisu, mozzarella and a pasta dish, with a choice of tagliatelle or gnocchi. With the stove turned on, you will treat yourself to a glass of local wine while admiring the splendid panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. Once everything is ready, you can enjoy all your preparations. Finally, cleanse your palate with a refreshing limoncello. Free evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Amalfi Coast boat tour (optional from April to October)- Departure

For departures from April to October, the last day will please you a beautiful boat tour (OPTIONAL)of the coast lasting approximately 4 hours. On board an Amalfi boat you can be enchanted by a panoramic ride along the coast, admire its natural wonders, including the Natural Arch and the Faraglioni, swim or snorkel or relax on the shores of secluded beaches. Once everyone has boarded and had a short briefing you will depart west towards Positano. The route will take you along the most beautiful beaches of the Amalfi Coast, close to natural rock arches and sea caves, giving you the opportunity to admire the ancient watchtowers that dot the entire length of this coast. You will stop at beaches reachable only by sea and you will have time to snorkel or swim in crystal clear waters and caves. Not far from the starting point, immediately after leaving the center of Amalfi, you approach the Grotta di Sant'Andrea, an enormous natural sea cave full of stalactites named after the patron saint of Amalfi (Andrea). Then, once you have passed the beaches of Duoglio and Santa Croce, you will see the "Lovers’ Arch", a natural rock arch created millions of years ago by the erosion of the sea whose shape resembles two elephants in the act of kissing. Shortly afterwards you will sail past the ancient seaside village of Conca dei Marini, passing near Sophia Loren's villa and seeing the historic hotel "Il Saraceno" located on La Vite beach. Here you can also enjoy a breathtaking view of the Santa Rosa Monastery, a former convent now transformed into a luxury hotel, once home to Dominican nuns. Once past the coast of Conca dei Marini you will enter its western basin, where you will have a beautiful view of the villages of Furore and Praiano and the islands of Li Galli and Capri, together with the famous Faraglioni. Further inside this basin you will find the small Runghetiello cave and its tiny beach, where you will anchor for a swimming or snorkelling break. You will then reach the famous Furore Fjord, the only natural fjord in Italy and home to the international diving competition "MarMeeting": every year in July, professional divers from all over the world compete by jumping from the top of the bridge which is 28 meters high. Sailing a little further to the town of Praiano you can closely observe a larger sea cave, the Africana Cave, where the water has a characteristic blue color thanks to the singular refraction of light. Finally you will go around Capo Sottile and reverse your route to return to the starting point. Lunch on your own. Free afternoon. Departure. For departures from November to March free day. Departure.

HOTEL ACCOMODATION:

- Sorrento: Palazzo Tritone & Abagnale or similar

- Ravello: Villa Pedimonte o similar