DAY 1 Arrival- Naples- Sorrento
Today you will arrive at Naples Airport and be greeted by a private vehicle and driver and then transferred to Sorrento. The journey time is an hour and a quarter. The remainder of the day has been left for you to rest and relax after your travels and familiarise yourself with your surroundings under your own esteem.
Accommodation: Sorrento City Hotel (Standard Room)
DAY 2 Sorrento
Following breakfast in the hotel you will be met by a knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a guided tour of the old town, expect to visit dramatic palaces, Durazzo portals, historic churches and a myriad of passageways.
The afternoon is yours to make your own arrangements and enjoy the dramatic mountainous scenery and stunning sea views over the bay of Naples and towards Capri.
Accommodation: Sorrento City Hotel (Standard Room)
DAY 3 Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii
After another delicious Italian breakfast in the hotel, you will be collected and driven the 22 kilometre distance by road to the Vesuvius National Park. Meet your expert guide and tog up before hiking along the dramatic passes to reach the crater. Enjoy the majestic volcanic vibes and make the most of the amazing photo opportunities over the whole of the Gulf of Naples. In the afternoon, you will take a short beeline to a winery at the base of Mount Vesuvius where lunch will be served together with a wine tasting experience. Learn how the nature of volcanic soils give birth to some very special wines.
The afternoon will be spent exploring the Archaeological Area of Pompeii, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The town lay as it fell, preserved by thick layers of ash, lapilli and pumice. The catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius buried Pompeii on 24th August 79A.D. and protected the town so it can now be visited and explored, in the form it once appeared just before the tragic events.
Drive back to the hotel in Sorrento and spend the evening at your leisure.
Accommodation: Sorrento City Hotel (Standard Room)
DAY 4 Sorrento
We have left this day unscheduled for you to discover the delights of Sorrento at your own pace. If you wish to enjoy one of our lifestyle experiences detailed below, do let us know and we can quote and make the arrangements accordingly.
Lifestyle Experiences (Supplement due)
Pizza Master Class in Sorrento, 3 hours
Learn how to make the real and authentic Sorrento pizza like a local. The lesson will involve learning how to make the perfect dough, sauce and cook at the correct temperatures for a deliciously crisp finish. Then relax and feast on the fruits of your labour for lunch or Supper.
Private Visit to a Mozzarella Farm, 3 hours
A rare opportunity to enjoy a privately guided tour of a working and family-run authentic Mozzarella Farm, together with a detailed insight into the production process. Meet the local breed and enjoy a tasting.
Trek ‘The Path of the Gods’ with a local and knowledgeable guide, 4 hours
This is an absolute bucket list experience and provides an opportunity to enjoy the Amalfi’s most breath-taking views. The privately guided trekking experience begins high in the mountains in Agerola. The trail provides a rare insight into local life, expect to see rural farms, passing shepherds huts, ancient stone houses carved into the limestone rock. Before descending along a series of steps into Positano. Depending on the speed at which you walk and the amount of time you spend pausing for photos this guided walk should take approximately 4 hours.
Accommodation: Sorrento City Hotel (Standard Room)
DAY 5 Positano- Amalfi- Ravello
After breakfast, you will be collected by your private driver and embark on a full day’s expedition. The day will begin with a leisurely stroll around Positano, explore the colourful café culture, beautiful artisan boutiques, terraced gardens and historic buildings. Next it is a visit to Amalfi, one of Italy’s four great maritime republics. Meet your expert local guide and embark on a walking tour of the historical core, highlights will include a 13th century Cathedral and Cloister. Next, it’s off to enjoy a tasting session at one of the region’s finest Limoncello farms. Learn the family secret’s of producing a delicious and traditional lemon liquor. The afternoon concludes with a local lunch inspired by lemon infused flavours and dishes together with wine pairing. Late afternoon it’s off for a stroll around the medieval village of Ravello. Discover centuries of history, art and folklore before heading back for an evening in Sorrento. The evening can be spent at your leisure.
Accommodation: Sorrento City Hotel (Standard Room)
DAY 6 Sorrento- Capri
Enjoy a private yacht transfer to the renowned island of Capri. Once you have disembarked, you will be met by a vehicle and driver and transferred to your accommodation where you can settle in before spending a day entirely unscheduled for you to discover the beauty at your own pace. For those eager to enjoy some more bespoke experiences we have curated some optional enhancements available with a supplement.
Accommodation: Capri, Villa Helios (Comfort Room)
DAY 7 Capri
Enjoy a second day making your own arrangements or why not pencil in one of our enhancements available with a supplement.
Lifestyle Experiences (Supplement due)
Private Tour of Capri with perfume factory, 3 hours
Join a guided walking experience tour of the old town, celebrated for it’s beauty since the Roman Empire, visit it’s famous ‘piazzetta’ before visiting its historic fragrance factory.
Private Boat Expedition around the Isle of Capri
Enjoy a day aboard a private gozzo, an authentic and archetypal Caprese wooden boat. Explore and experience the coastline from a different vantage point. The region is steeped in history and the scenery so idyllic it really encapsulates everything the island of Capri has to offer.
Private Tour of the Villa San Michele in Anacapri, 3 hours
Explore the stately Villa of San Michele in Anacapri, the life’s work of the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe. The Villa is set in superb terraced gardens and the site has recently been commended as one of Italy’s most beautiful private Parks.
Accommodation: Capri, Villa Helios (Comfort Room)
DAY 8 Capri Departure
Hop on the public ferry and take a scenic journey by sea to Naples. Upon arrival, meet your vehicle and driver and journey back to Napleas Airport for your onward journey.
