Shore Excursion Amalfi Caost, Casalnuovo di Napoli, Campania, Italy
Positano, the Amalfi Drive, Amalfi & Ravello. Option designed for all the guests who wish to fully enjoy the amazing scenery of the Amalfi Coast
Description & Instructions When Visiting Casalnuovo di Napoli, Campania, Italy
Positano, the Amalfi Drive, Amalfi & Ravello. Option designed for all the guests who wish to fully enjoy the amazing scenery of the Amalfi Coast
I will meet you on the pier in Naples nearby the ship following disembarkation with a leading name clearly displayed,meeting sign and will proceed for a truly memorable experience visiting the most famous and magical settings overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea.
From Naples, you will start enjoying the highlights of the bay of Naples with its views of mt. Vesuvius, the islands of Capri, ischia and procida.
From the Sorrento Coastline, including several stops at the best view spots for stunning pics, we will drop on the famous windy 163 Amalfi Drive Coastal Road, that takes us to Positano.
Descend the winding one-way road that leads to the heart of Positano, a pretty village of seaside villas, covered in orange blossom and roses. Explore the busy central Piazza dei Mulini, connected to a narrow downhill path and some occasional flights of steps that lead to the seafront. Follow the streets to the shops selling ceramics, lemons, shoes, and “Positano fashion” clothing, and don’t miss the lovely Church of Sant Maria of the Assumption, with its characteristic majolica tiled dome and bell tower.
Back in the car, we’ll ascend the mountain and return to the main coastal road, beginning after Sorrento and running through the fishing villages of Praiano, Furore, and Conca dei Marini until it reaches a busy square of Amalfi, one of the most popular seaside resorts in Italy. Take some time to wander along the narrow streets of the town, to the Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral of St. Andrew with its many decorative styles. Explore the charming little streets, where you’ll find various bars and cafés, as well as many shops selling limoncello, clothing, swimwear, and, of course, ceramics.
A slow uphill drive along a narrow road, past several vineries and olive factories, leads to Ravello, a rural village unspoilt by tourism, perched on top of the mountain cliff above Amalfi and Minori. Famous for its breathtaking views, the natural beauty and ancient monuments of Ravello are presented at their best in the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo.
At lunch time, if you wish, we will be pleased to take you to a family run restaurant high above off the beaten path where just the locals go.
At this restaurant, while being surrounded by a relaxing atmosphere, you will have the possibility to try the local gastronomy all according to the simple, delicious and in particular healthy Mediterranean diet, local wine and limoncello.
At the conclusion of this wonderful experience the drive back to the cruise port of Naples.
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Casalnuovo di Napoli, Italy
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
