Enchanting Southern Italy

Trip Code:62746

(AUD) Twin Share from $4,819pp

Days 8

Nights 7

Welcome to Italy, where pastel-hued cliffside villages, glittering turquoise oceans and gilded palaces collide. Where every winding path laden with history leads to a new memory waiting to be unlocked.

Sample soft mozzarella and crunchy peperoncini that tantalise your tastebuds, hear tales of noble kings and queens from a local expert, and soak up fragrant gardens filled with every colour of the rainbow. Embrace this journey as your own and discover something new every step of the way.

Multiple departure dates available from March to November 2027

Prices below are for the 27 March 2027 departure:

Twin share from $4,819 per person*
Sole use from $6,019 per person*

* Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Naples (Italy)

Meet your Tour Leader and fellow travellers in Naples for a welcome dinner.

Day 2 – Naples – Pompeii – Santa Maria di Castellabate

Walking tour of Naples including Capella Sansevero, visit Pompeii with a local guide, then travel to Santa Maria di Castellabate.

Day 3 – Santa Maria di Castellabate – Paestum – Minori

Mozzarella tasting at a local farm, walking tour of Paestum’s Greek temples, Italian cooking class with lunch, then continue to Minori on the Amalfi Coast for dinner.

Day 4 – Minori – Ravello and Tramonti – Minori

Visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, then tour a local lemon grove for limoncello tasting; free evening in Minori.

Day 5 – Minori – Capri – Minori

Ferry to Capri for a welcome walk with your Tour Leader and free time to explore, then return to Minori for dinner.

Day 6 – Minori – Amalfi and Positano – Minori

Welcome walk in Positano, boat to Amalfi for free time, then ceramic decorating class in Minori.

Day 7 – Minori – Maiori, Cetara and Vietri sul Mare – Minori

Explore Maiori, Cetara and Vietri sul Mare at leisure, then farewell dinner at a local family-run restaurant.

Day 8 – Minori – Palace of Caserta and Sant’Agata de’ Goti – Naples

Visit the Royal Palace of Caserta, Falanghina wine tasting with lunch in Sant’Agata de’ Goti, then return to Naples where the tour ends.

* Please note that tour itineraries are subject to change at any time by the tour company and are not guaranteed

Highlights

Maximum 18 guests ensures an intimate, personalised experience with your Tour Leader
Stay four nights in Minori, a relaxed clifftop town with stunning Tyrrhenian Sea views
Hands-on experiences include ceramic decorating, Italian cooking and wine tasting at a local farmhouse

Inclusions

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Walking tours of Naples, Pompeii and Paestum with local guides
Mozzarella tasting at a local farm and limoncello tasting at a lemon grove
Traditional Italian cooking class with lunch
Visit Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
Ferry to Capri and boat along the coast to Amalfi
Ceramic decorating class in Minori
Visit the Royal Palace of Caserta
Falanghina wine tasting with lunch in Sant’Agata de’ Goti
Tour Leader and driver throughout
Luxury minicoach transport

Exclusions

Air fares
Travel insurance

FAQs

7 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation including Hotel Royal Continental in Naples, Grand Hotel Santa Maria in Santa Maria di Castellabate, and The Minori Palace Hotel on the Amalfi Coast.

What’s the weather like?

Southern Italy has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. From mid-June to the end of August temperatures can reach 40°C (104°F), so sun hats and sunscreen are essential!

Which type of hotels will we stay in?

Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.

Although air conditioning is mostly unavailable in historic buildings, fans will be provided during hot spells. Most hotels have bathtubs with overhead showers (rather than walk-in showers), so you’ll be able to enjoy a soak at the end of the day.

How long is the ferry ride from Minori to Capri?

The timings of ferries will differ depending on the day’s schedule. However, a typical crossing between Minori and Capri usually takes around one hour and fifteen minutes. The crossings are usually smooth and scenic, although wet and windy weather can impact them at certain times of the year.

How much time will we spend in each town during our day trips?

We’ll spend the majority of the day exploring the colourful buildings and sparkling waters of Capri, leaving at 9am and returning around 4.30pm. As for our stops in Positano and Amalfi, these are shorter visits of up to two hours which will include free time to wander. Please note, these timings are not guaranteed and depend on your Tour Leader’s decisions as well as the group’s curiosity.

Provided by: Back-Roads Touring

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