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8 day Independent tour
The early Romans were not wrong when they choose Hercolanum and Baia as their privileged holiday resorts, as it is here that mythology put its most famous heroes, Enea and Ulysses.
The rage of the volcano Vesuvius gave us Pompeii, unique evidence buried under ashes since 79 D.C. Going south we find Amalfi, which reached its maximum splendour in the X and XI centuries, when it became the first Sailor Republic in Italy and played a great role in the commerce with the Orient and transporting crusaders. This link with the Arab-Byzantine world is even clearer when wandering up and down along the labyrinth of white roads in Atrani, looking to the arches of the Paradise’s Cloister in Amalfi or even in the architecture of the first church of Positano.
Enchanted by the lovely climate and the beauty of nature, many artists and princes have build their sumptuous villas here, especially in Ravello or in Capri. As an extension of the peninsula, there is the island of Capri, last residence of the emperor Tiberio, which delight us with its beauty. Also here, we find huge villas by artists and princes, surrounded by pine-trees.
A superb area to walk and experience the true Italy!
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Agerola / Bomerano
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Individual arrival in Agerola / Bomerano.
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Day 2: Monte Sant'Angelo (4h00)
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Overnight in Agerola.
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Day 3: Amalfi Coastal walk (4h30)
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Overnight stay in Amalfi.
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| Day 4: Canyon di Furore - Amalfi (4h00-5h00) |
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Excursion through caves and chapels in an unusual small valley from where you can have a splendid view on the turquoise sea till the canyon of Furore (possible bath). After midday visits of Amalfi, the most powerful Mariner Republic at the end of X century, (possible visit to the cloister of Paradise and the church, museum of paper, possible bath). Overnight stay in hotel in Amalfi.
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Day 5: Valle delle Ferriere (4h00)
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Overnight stay in Amalfi.
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Day 6: Path of Gods - Praiano (5h00)
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Panoramic hike on the Path of Gods, the track along the coast which was, until the XIX century, the only way to get from the small isolated villages to the tiny terraced fields and the pergola vineyards. Pervaded by the rosemary perfume, as you descend, you can overview on one side the entire peninsula and over to Capri, and, on the other side, the Gulf of Salerno. You can admire the ancient work of old men, on these impervious terrains, to create a safe area where people could refuge during the Barbarian invasions which followed the fall of Roman Empire, at the end of V century. The Saint Dominic Monastery, clung on the mountains, is another evidence of those turbulent times.
Overnight stay in Praiano.
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Day 7: Pilgrims Way to the Convent of Santo Domenico (4h00)
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Overnight stay in Praiano.
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| Day 8: Departure day |
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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.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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DEPARTURE DATES:
Independent tours depart every alternate Saturday from April 15th to September 15th.
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$695 |
| Single room surcharge |
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$350 |
High season surcharge during July and August
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$70 |
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| Included: |
- 5 nights in 3*** hotels and 2 nights in a 3*** agriturismo, all with private facilities
- Breakfast each day
- Luggage transportation on Day 3 and Day 6
- Information material, guidebooks, maps and one rucksack per room
- Emergency phone hotline
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EASY TO MODERATE: Routes of medium difficulty on good trails and paths. Daily walking distance up to 5 hours. Good fitness level is required for sme parts as you walk up to 17 km with a few hills. Good hiking gear is required.
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