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Italy: The Amalfi Coast and Capri
7 days Walking Vacation
The towns of the Sorrentine
Peninsula and Amalfi Coast have been part of the
European “Grand Tour” since the 18th century, and with
good reason. Dramatic limestone cliffs contrast against
the clear, blue sea. Clinging hillside towns, groves of
fragrant lemons, silvery olives and vineyards are
quintessentially Mediterranean. The draw is indeed
ancient, dating to the Greeks, who imagined the rocky
coastline to be the home of the Sirens of Homer’s
Odyssey, and later wealthy Romans, who chose the area as
a site to construct their villas.
The landscape varies
from typical Mediterranean maquis, where a goat may be
peeking down from a nearly vertical hillside, to the
cultivated terraces of citrus, olives, or vines,
testament to centuries of civilization. In addition to
feasting our eyes, we literally feast on the bounty of
the region’s incredible variety of flavors. Lemons from
the Sorrentine Peninsula have inspired the liqueur
limoncello, sipped ice cold after dinner. Fresh
seafood, cheeses, and pasta dishes unique to the region
are among other tastes to be savored in this exploration
of a mythical coastline.
- Visits to Amalfi,
Ravello, Sorrento, and Positano
- Guided walking tour of
Pompeii
- Sentiero degli Dei
(Path of the Gods) walk
- Two nights on the Isle
of Capri
- Ancient Roman sites
and charming towns
- Hotels with coastal
settings
- Moderate terrain with challenging options
- 3 to 8 miles per day with shorter and longer options
on most days
- Significant elevation gains and losses are noted in
the itinerary. There is daily climbing and descending,
often on steep stone steps; a walking stick is
recommended. Possibility of vertigo on several days.
- Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides
- All transportation during the trip
- All accommodations, including elegant hotels with
coastal settings, all private baths
- All meals included except one lunch and two dinners;
alcoholic beverages not included
MEETING
POINT: Naples, Italy
DEPARTURE POINT: Sorrento, Italy
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