In the Shadow of Vesuvius - a Family Holiday in Italy (EXFNA)

Duration: 8 days (may vary)
Areas: Italy
Tour types: Family Adventures, History & Culture, Walking & Trekking

Description

SORRENTO & VESUVIUS
Our tour includes Sorrento, dramatically positioned on a cliff-top position above the Bay of Naples. Great food and wonderful views beckon as we enjoy the evening passeggiata around the old, with its narrow streets. We are based in a family complex in Sorrento Peninsular, a short bus or train ride into the main town which makes a great base to take the short walk up to the crater rim of Vesuvius itself for a peep inside and some superb views right across the bay of Naples!

POMPEII & CAPRI
One of the highlights is our time at Pompeii, an affluent Roman city frozen in time. Once home to 15,000 citizens, these remains are a true archaeological wonder - a ghostly photograph of the instant when, in 79AD, an entire community was overcome by a blanket of scorching ash. Much of this unique site is preserved virtually intact, from the roadside 'fast-food' taverns, to the political graffiti, to the many palaces and ornamental courtyards; the plaster casts of the victims and animals gasping for breath add to the eeriness. Next we journey to the island of Capri, an artist's haven. We take a cruise around the island (or visit the delightful Villa San Michele with its eccentric museum if the boat trip is not running), as well as enjoying some free time to discover the delights of this island.

EXPLORING THE AMALFI COAST
From our base in the Sorrento Peninsular we drive the short distance to one of the most celebrated stretches of the Mediterranean, the Amalfi Coast. The landscape is ideal for some gentle hikes along this rocky and lush shoreline. We visit a local Agriturismo to see how local produces is made, as well as a visit to local villages to stop for ice cream. The afternoon is spent making pizza or pasta so its time to become Jamie Oliver for the day, especially as Mum and Dad will be eating your creation afterwards! Your education continues when you visit a buffalo farm to watch a demostartion on h

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Join Sorrento Peninsula.

Day 2

In Sorrento area; visit Pompeii and walk to rim of crater of Vesuvius.

Day 3

Boat to Capri; explore Capri, including a boat trip or visit Villa San Michele, PM free.

Day 4

Countryside tour of Sorrento Peninsular, visit local Agriturismo, local villages and then time to make your own pizza.

Day 5

Visit Maiori with panoramic view stop; PM free for walks or beach.

Day 6

Trip to a buffalo farm and visit temples of Paestum.

Day 7

Visit Amalfi with a choice in afternoon of either; visiting Ravello, coastal walks and visit to paper mill or other selected walks.

Day 8

Drive to Naples airport where tour ends.