Based in the beautiful town of Castellammare di Stabia, you'll spend eight days on this wonderful Gulf of Naples and Amalfi Coast tour!
As opposed to staying in the busy town of Sorrento, in Castellammare di Stabia you'll be able to appreciate all of the beauty that this region offers but it will be a lot more peaceful. The town is surrounded by lush green, fertile hills and nearby you'll find the ruins of Stabiae, Pompeii and the Herculaneum.
Over the eight days, you'll explore the beautiful towns including Positano and Amalfi, you'll also take a boat trip to Capri from Sorrento as well as enjoying a wine tasting there as part of your Amalfi Coast tour. For your dose of ancient history, you'll explore the ruins of Pompeii and Stabiae, ancient settlements that were destroyed by Mount Vesuvius eruptions. Based in the beautiful town of Castellammare di Stabia, you'll spend eight days on this wonderful Gulf of Naples and Amalfi Coast tour!
As opposed to staying in the busy town of Sorrento, in Castellammare di Stabia you'll be able to appreciate all of the beauty that this region offers but it will be a lot more peaceful. The town is surrounded by lush green, fertile hills and nearby you'll find the ruins of Stabiae, Pompeii and the Herculaneum.
Over the eight days, you'll explore the beautiful towns including Positano and Amalfi, you'll also take a boat trip to Capri from Sorrento as well as enjoying a wine tasting there as part of your Amalfi Coast tour. For your dose of ancient history, you'll explore the ruins of Pompeii and Stabiae, ancient settlements that were destroyed by Mount Vesuvius eruptions.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Naples & Travel to Castellammare di Stabia
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Today, you'll arrive in Naples and travel to Castellammare di Stabia by bus where you'll check into your accommodation ready to soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Gulf of Naples. The rest of the afternoon and evening will be free for you to spend however you wish. You may simply just want to relax after your long journey or you may want to head out and explore the town.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Transportations
Bus from Naples International Airport to Castellammare di Stabia
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Day 2
Explore Capri Island
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Today, you'll travel from Castellammare di Stabia to Capri Island by train and boat from Sorrento. Once you have reached the island, the day will be free for you to explore at your own pace. Capri is famed for its incredibly rugged landscape, its designer shopping and high-end boutiques, and of course, the legendary Blue Gotto, a cave where the sea glows a luminous blue. You can take a leisurely pace to explore all of these sites today if you wish to do so.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Activities
Capri
Piazzetta di Capri
Gardens of Augustus
Transportations
Walking from Rodoflor B&B to Castellammare di Stabia
Train from Castellammare di Stabia to CIrcumvesuvianaRequest to Book: AU$ 5 per person
Walking from CIrcumvesuviana to Port of Sorrento
Boat from Port of Sorrento to Capri
Boat from Capri to Port of Sorrento
Walking from Port of Sorrento to Port of Sorrento
Train from CIrcumvesuviana to Castellammare di StabiaRequest to Book: AU$ 5 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Capri
Campania
Day 3
Explore Positano & Amalfi
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This morning start your tour of the Amalfi Coast by catching a boat from Castellammare to Positano and Amalfi to admire the entire coast by sea. You'll take some time to visit the beautiful Positano, a stunning cliffside village well-known for its pebble beachfront and narrow stone streets flanked by boutique shops and pavement cafes. Then you'll go to the town of Amalfi, one of the most historic towns on the Amalfi Coast before going back to Sorrento with a private driver.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Activities
Positano
Amalfi
Transportations
Boat from Porto di Castellammare di Stabia to Porto di Castellammare di Stabia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Positano
Amalfi
Day 4
Visit the Pompeii Ruins
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This morning, you'll catch a train to reach the archaeological site of Pompeii. Located on a plateau formed by the mighty Vesuvius volcano's lava flow, Pompeii is a city which dates back over 2,000 years, the earliest available traces recorded being 7th-6th century BC. During the Roman rule, Pompeii was completely buried under 30 feet of ash during an eruption by Mount Vesuvius. It lay undiscovered until the 17th century.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Activities
Pompeii Archaeological ParkRequest to Book: AU$ 32 per person
Transportations
Train from Castellammare di Stabia to CircumvesuvianaRequest to Book: AU$ 5 per person
Train from Circumvesuviana to Castellammare di StabiaRequest to Book: AU$ 5 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Pompeii
Day 5
Free Day in Naples
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Today you have the entire day free to spend in Naples and explore the city at your pace. You will reach the city by train in the morning then head to the historical centre to soak up the rich history of this wonderful city. While away the hours by wandering through the alleys of the historic centre, marvelling at the wonderful architecture and churches, absorb the sounds and take in the flavours of Naples in a streetside cafe.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Activities
Free Time in Naples
Piazza del Gesù NuovoOptional Activity
Piazza San Domenico MaggioreOptional Activity
Transportations
Train from Castellammare di Stabia to Napoli GaribaldiOptional Activity
Train from Napoli Garibaldi to Castellammare di StabiaRequest to Book: AU$ 5 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Naples
Day 6
Explore Stabia & Monte Faito
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This morning, you'll visit the Villa of Stabiae, the Roman villas that like Pompeii and Herculaneum, were buried under ashes and stones following an eruption by Mount Vesuvius. You'll then climb, with the cable car, your own car or by bus, the 1,400 metres up to Monte Faito for incredible views over the Sorrento peninsula. The mountain is a very popular destination especially in summer when it represents a cool refuge.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Activities
Excavation of StabiaeOptional Activity
Monte FaitoRequest to Book: AU$ 17 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Campania
Day 7
Free Time in Sorrento & Wine Tasting
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Today, you'll head to Sorrento by train to wander through this lovely city and taste the local wine at a nice cellar. You may want to visit Piazza Tasso, a large piazza which is one of the busiest and most popular areas in Sorrento, the beach or take a hike up the side of Mount Vesuvius. If you like, you can take part in a cellar tour and a wine tasting at De Angelis Winery, a family business boasting a beautiful view of the sea.
Accommodation
Rodoflor B&B
Activities
Free Time in Sorrento
De Angelis Winery Tour & TastingOptional Activity
Transportations
Train from Castellammare di Stabia to Sorrento
Train from CIrcumvesuviana to Sorrento
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
Sorrento
Day 8
Relax and Departure
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Today, you'll enjoy your last day on the Gulf of Naples and take a stroll around Castellammare di Stabia or go to the beaches with Mount Vesuvius in front of you. Castellammare di Stabia is just as beautiful as its neighbours such as Sorrento but is a lot quieter and a lot cheaper so makes spending a day here relaxing a lot easier and more peaceful. The town boasts stunning beaches for you to enjoy or you can explore some of the surrounding sights.
Activities
Free Time in Castellammare di Stabia
Transportations
Bus from Castellammare di Stabia to Naples International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Castellammare di Stabia
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
5 activities
7 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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