Adventourus Active Vacations

Individual arrival at Castellamare di Stabia (Naples). Embarkation at 6 p.m. Welcome drink, dinner and programme orientation.

Cycle trip to Pompeii and visit of Pompeii and the Villa dei Misteri. Pompeii is the biggest open-air archaeological site in the world. A great example of past human life, where the huge eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D fixed forever under ashes and lava, men in their daily activities. Return journey to the Marina di Castellammare and departure with the ship towards Sorrento. Overnight on the gulet in Sorrento.

Day 3: Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi (34 km)

Tour of Sorrento and departure along Sorrento coast. You cross “Passo San Pietro” (St. Peter’s pass) and you reach the Amalfi coast, where you will cycle along the wonderful road overlooking the sea up to Positano. Its colorful houses have been built in amphitheatre shape, overlooking the sea, giving a unique and picturesque aspect to the village. After Positano you continue towards Amalfi, the most powerful Mariner Republic at the end of the X century. We suggest the visits to the cloister of Paradise, the church and a walk along the main street that is connected with many narrow streets between white fisherman’s houses. Return to the gulet and overnight in Amalfi.

From Amalfi you continue your cycle tour along the coast, cycling on a street with some ups and downs overlooking the sea, crossing the villages of Minori, Maiori and Cetara. It is possible to make a deviation and go up towards Ravello, where in the placid beauty of the main square, the Dome dedicated to Saint Pantaleone stands out. The blood of the Saint liquefies every year on 27th July.
From the village dominating the sea from 300 m above sea level, you can enjoy a view beyond the Gulf of Salerno and up to the Cilento mountains. We suggest a visit to Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, whose architecture (a mixture of Arab, Sicilian and Norman style) was an inspiration for Wagner. You return on the road along the coast to finally reach Vietri and Salerno before returning to the gulet. Overnight in Salerno.

The day starts with a sail up to Capri. We will have some breaks during the sailing to take a swim and to admire the Amalfi coast from the sea. Arrival in Capri  in Marina Grande - our arrival port. You visit the Island on foot, reaching the village of Capri with its famous "piazzetta”. Possibility to visit the “Grotta Azzurra”. From above the cliff you can enjoy a wonderful panorama over the Gulf of Naples dominated by Mt Vesuvius. After the visit you come back to the gulet. We will then sail round the island to reach the famous “faraglioni” (crags). Overnight in the gulet in Capri.

We sail up to the Island of Procida. Bike tour on the island. You reach your boat and sail up to Ischia. You arrive in a small harbor and then cross by bike to the west part of the island, among the scents and flavors of the Mediterranean sea, through small villages with the possibility of visiting little museums along the stage. Once we reach the thermal village of S. Angelo, embarkation and overnight in Ischia.

We sail up to Napoli, disembarkation and visit of the city. Starting from “Spacca Napoli”, you will discover the city centre characterized by narrow streets, with washing hung out, baroque churches and palaces, the San-Carlo theatre, the Gallery Umberto the 1st, the Plebiscito Square. In the afternoon we return to the ship and sail up to Marina di Castellammare di Stabia. Overnight in the Marina.

After breakfast your tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.

PRICE & DETAILS

DEPARTURE DATES 2013:

Tour departs every Saturday from April 21st to June 23rd, and from September 1st to October 20th.

- 7 nights aboard ship, all cabins with private WC and shower

- 7 breakfasts , 7 packed lunches, and 7 dinners

- Quality 21 speed hybrid bike with panniers

-Tour leader onboard who assists with the days routes, cycles along with the group, provides travel tips for the journey and tourist information about places of interest

- Biking maps with indicated routes and detailed route descriptions

- Half week service of cabin, cleaning, and towel change

Logding:

MS Altinlar: Just 6 cabins, each with private facilities (shower and toilet)
- 4 double cabins (with french bed), and 2 double cabins (with french bed) with the possibility of a third bunk bed.
This traditional "gulet" has been completely renovated in 2007, while all the bathrooms have been renovated in winter of 2009.

The ship is 24 m long and 6,20 m wide. All cabins are simple but functional and comfortable. They are furnished with a French bed, a small wardrobe, and there is enough space to place bag and soft luggage (please exclude rigid luggage). All cabins have a small window that can be opened and have air-conditioning.
Outside there are 2 decks: one ihas a big solarium with mattresses for all guests. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners. The onboard catering is our pride, it is the result of cultural research suggested by the old recipes of seaside villages. Carpaccio, fresh seafood and vegetables, pasta, meat and the herbs of the Mediterranean and Campania are found on our table.

INTERMEDIATE: From gently rolling to quite hilly, always along the coast line. Asphalt streets open to normal vehicles (it is likely to have steady traffic in some streets along the Amalfi coast - Amalfitana). You do not need to be a very experienced cyclist but a reasonable level of fitness is essential.

The nearest airport is Naples. Regular train and bus service is available from the airport to Naples centrale Station, where you may connect to the Circumvesuviana train to Castellammare Centrale Station.