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- 7 nights in 4-star hotels and 15 meals
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Pompeii, Sorrento & the Bay of Naples in Winter
From C$2,549
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
From C$2,549
Duration 8 Days
Departures from:
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Tour Overview
Discover the ruins of Pompeii and marvel at Mount Vesuvius from the comfort of your 4-star hotel in the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Winter is a fantastic time to explore the iconic sights of Italy, where the pleasant weather and lack of the crowds of summer, make it a delightful time to explore and discover. And with plenty of free time to explore on your terms, it all adds up to the most idyllic Italian adventure. Meanwhile if you prefer to make the most of every minute on tour, there's four popular excursions which include a trip to the chic island of Capri and a fantastic cookery class in Sorrento.
Your Holiday Includes
- 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
- 12 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell get-together
- Transportation excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport
- Porterage
Included Holiday Highlights
- Walking tour of Pompeii, followed by a guided tour of the archaeological site
- Explore Sorrento including the lovely main square
- Lemon grove & limoncello experience
Itinerary
Day 2 Pompeii
Few places have captured the imagination quite like Pompeii and today we will discover its sights. Pompeii's sheer scale is immense and on our guided tour you will be able to imagine what life was like before Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, smothering the town and its inhabitants in hot ash. As we wander through the streets, we'll see villas decorated with frescos and brightly coloured mosaics, the remarkable Roman baths and spectacular amphitheatre.
Meals included: BDay 3 Minori - at Leisure
You are free to explore further at your own pace today. Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the beautiful island of Capri. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.
Meals included: B,DDay 4 Minori - at Leisure
A further day at leisure gives you more time to explore at your own pace. If you'd like to see and do more, you may choose to join our full-day optional excursion which takes you on a scenic coastal drive to the beautiful town of Amalfi. Dinner is served at the hotel this evening.
Meals included: B,DDay 5 Minori - at Leisure
Enjoy another day at leisure or join our optional excursion to Mount Vesuvius, which last erupted in 1944. Having admired Vesuvius from a distance so far, this is your opportunity to experience it close up. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Meals included: B,DDay 6 Minori - at Leisure
This morning we offer an optional excursion to the Roman town of Herculaneum which was buried by the same eruption that destroyed Pompeii. We'll enjoy a guided tour of the ruins here, which are actually better preserved than their more famous counterpart. Next we'll visit the Archaeological Museum in Naples. Or if you prefer, you can relax and explore the charming town of Minori.
Meals included: BDay 7 Sorrento
We'll spend the final day of our holiday in the lively seaside resort of Sorrento, which boasts stunning scenery as well as elegant restaurants, pavement cafés and a variety of shops. In the company of your Holiday Director, enjoy the bustle of the main square, stroll through narrow lanes, dip into traditional trattorias and step inside intriguing ateliers.
Limoncello is a popular drink in this part of Italy and we'll get a chance to try a sample. You could even join our optional 3 hour cookery class followed by lunch for a chance to learn to cook typical recipes handed down for many generations. This evening we'll enjoy a farewell get-together and dinner in the hotel.
Day 8 Departure
Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers as your holiday comes to an end. Meals included: BAccommodation
Hotel Villa Romana
Hotel Villa Romana is a family run hotel situated on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Located in the small town of Minori which is home to narrow streets, townhouses, bars, cafes and a sea front promenade. Just a few steps away from the beach and in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, it is great for relaxing and exploring. As is in the name, it was formerly an ancient Roman Villa, and this is evident through the classic style and comfort of the hotel. They serve delicious Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal and local produce. Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, American bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Hotel rooms are classically furnished and equipped with flat-screen TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, hairdryer and safe. If you wish to upgrade to a superior room for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist (not available on winter departures).
Hotel Villa Romana is a family run hotel situated on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Located in the small town of Minori which is home to narrow streets, townhouses, bars, cafes and a sea front promenade. Just a few steps away from the beach and in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, it is great for relaxing and exploring.
As is in the name, it was formerly an ancient Roman Villa, and this is evident through the classic style and comfort of the hotel. They serve delicious Mediterranean cuisine with seasonal and local produce.
Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, American bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Hotel rooms are classically furnished and equipped with flat-screen TV, mini-bar, air conditioning, hairdryer and safe.
If you wish to upgrade to a superior room for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist (not available on winter departures).
Optional Excursions
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your trip before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour
Sorrento cooking class
Discover the treasures of the Italian land in a cooking class – an experience you shouldn’t miss!
Your lesson will be held in a large kitchen specially designed to make this a perfect culinary delight in the Sorrento Hills. All the dishes are made only with the freshest of ingredients and follow typical recipes that have been handed down for many generations.
Each class lasts approximately 3 hours with an included lunch which will be based on the lesson’s subject.
Generally, menus are composed of: mozzarella tasting, fresh pasta, eggplant parmigiana as second course and dessert. Your meal will be accompanied by wine, mineral water and a limoncello tasting.
Minimal walking – Unforgettable experience!
Your lesson will be held in a large kitchen specially designed to make this a perfect culinary delight in the Sorrento Hills. All the dishes are made only with the freshest of ingredients and follow typical recipes that have been handed down for many generations.
Each class lasts approximately 3 hours with an included lunch which will be based on the lesson’s subject.
Generally, menus are composed of: mozzarella tasting, fresh pasta, eggplant parmigiana as second course and dessert. Your meal will be accompanied by wine, mineral water and a limoncello tasting.
Minimal walking – Unforgettable experience!
Discover the treasures of the Italian land in a cooking class – an experience you shouldn’t miss!
Your lesson will be held in a large kitchen specially designed to make this a...
Your lesson will be held in a large kitchen specially designed to make this a...
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Herculaneum and Naples Museum
Join us on a visit to Naples for a short, guided orientation tour and visit to the Naples National Archaeological Museum. There will be some free time before we continue onto Herculaneum. Buried after Vesuvius' eruption and considered one of the most evocative archaeological sites, Herculaneum has been painstakingly excavated, revealing some luxurious buildings preserved by the ash, giving an insight into the lives of the wealthy former inhabitants.
Join us on a visit to Naples for a short, guided orientation tour and visit to the Naples National Archaeological Museum. There will be some free time before we continue onto Hercu...
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Amalfi and the Coast
Get your cameras at the ready for this full-day tour which begins with a drive along the stunning Amalfi coastline. First stop is Amalfi, a picturesque town of whitewashed houses carved into the surrounding mountains.
Due to its incredible popularity there are restrictions along the Amalfi roads depending on the size of the vehicle, day of the week and other variables, and can also be impacted by local weather conditions. To meet these requirements our itinerary will be adapted and confirmed on the day.
After Amalfi we may sail to the harbour of Maiori and continue along the hill to Ravello. Either way make sure to bring along your camera to capture the spectacular views along your journey.
Full Day - Moderate Walking - Beautiful Scenery
Due to its incredible popularity there are restrictions along the Amalfi roads depending on the size of the vehicle, day of the week and other variables, and can also be impacted by local weather conditions. To meet these requirements our itinerary will be adapted and confirmed on the day.
After Amalfi we may sail to the harbour of Maiori and continue along the hill to Ravello. Either way make sure to bring along your camera to capture the spectacular views along your journey.
Full Day - Moderate Walking - Beautiful Scenery
Get your cameras at the ready for this full-day tour which begins with a drive along the stunning Amalfi coastline. First stop is Amalfi, a picturesque town of whitewashed houses c...
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Capri from Pompeii
You’ll sail to the enchanting island of Capri, which has been the haunt of the international jet set for many decades. It’s also charmed a Roman emperor or two in its time. On our guided tour you’ll get to see the Faraglioni Rocks and visit the wonderful Gardens of Augustus where you’ll find colourful terraces filled with flowers and the picturesque historic centre of Anacapri. You may also have time to take the chairlift (at extra cost) from Anacapri to the highest point of the island.
Full Day – Moderate Walking - Not to be missed
Full Day – Moderate Walking - Not to be missed
You’ll sail to the enchanting island of Capri, which has been the haunt of the international jet set for many decades. It’s also charmed a Roman emperor or two in its time. On our ...
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