Southern Art

Southern art

The southern charme necessarily passes through the vision of art and history that embraces all the landscapes around Campania.
An essential tour for those who want to feel the inspiring pulse which led thousands of artists worldwide creating their masterpieces.

ITINERARY:

DAY ONE
Welcome to Italy!
After meet&greet at the airport, we will drive to our hotel to leave the luggage before going to lunch.
In the afternoon we will check-in and relax before a short briefing during which we will expose the tour program.
Dinner with wine tasting before going back to the hotel.

DAY TWO
After breakfast at the hotel we will meet our local tour guide who will lead us in the old town, visiting the Cathedral and walking on the famous "spaccanapoli" an ancient road that cuts the popular Partenope lifestyle, we will reach San Gennaro’s Cathedral and museum, San Lorenzo Maggiore, San Domenico Maggiore, Santa Chiara’s majolica cloister and the surprising "Veiled Christ" statue in Cappella San Severo.
Quick lunch stop and then we will continue towards, Galleria Umberto I, Piazza del Plebiscito and Royal palace where we'll visit the biblioteque; before going back to the hotel  we will stop for dinner in a nice restaurant in the city.   

DAY THREE
A day dedicated to  the discover of Campi Flegrei area, after breakfast we will meet our local guide and board our private bus to tour between Pozzuoli and Capo Miseno, we will visit "antro della Sibilla" before going to lunch and then Aragonese Castle in Baia and Piscina Mirabilis where we'll fancy a private aperitif with local products.     

DAY FOUR
Sea time!
After breakfast we will drive to Salerno from where a private boat will leisurely take us along the coastline for a relaxing journey; slowly going and caressed by the sun we will discover the other point of view to the coast passing by villages and hidden beaches, stopping by to take a bath or just enjoy the view.
We will pass by Cetara, Erchie, Maiori, Minori and Amalfi, stopping by the beach of Conca dei Marini for a delicious overwater lunch, then we'll get on our way back arriving in the late afternoon.    

DAY FIVE
Jumping back to Roman past, we will start the day visiting one of the most famous archeological areas in the world, Pompeii ruins with our local guide who will tell us the story of romans life; we will follow the historic path at lunch following an ancient menu based on local products and recipes of that age in a fine venue nearby where we will also taste local wines produced here from the unique grapes of the vesuvian land; in the afternoon we will drive towards Vesuvius volcano and take a walk up to the main crater before heading back to Napoli and stop for dinner.        

DAY SIX
Today we will discover another side of Campania’s richness by visiting Caserta Royal palace with its beautiful gardens, we will walk along the rooms of the world biggest royal palace and enjoy the beauty of its park and english garden; after lunch we'll drive to the Campano amphitheater of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, which has the same shape of the Colosseum, and the gladiators museum.
In the evening we will drive back to Napoli and have dinner before going back to the hotel.    
         
DAY SEVEN
A day dedicated to an unforgettable excursion, after an early breakfast we will board our van to Bomerano from where we will start trekking on "Sentiero degli Dei" (Gods path), a terrific scenic route on the highlands of Amalfi coast, definitely one of the most striking panoramas on earth.
After having a packed lunch on the way we will get to Nocelle where the driver will be waiting to take us to Positano (those who will feel like can walk down the stairs and then follow the road to reach Positano by walk).
Free time in the fanciest village on the coast and then we will gather together to go back.
In the evening we will have dinner before going back to the hotel.
          
DAY EIGHT
We will enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading off to Paestum.
At first we will visit a local mozzarella factory, caseificio, where will go through the whole process of production in a nice and clean environment tasting mozzarella and local products for lunch; we will then be heading to the archeological area where the Temples of Hera and Athena, built circa 500 BC, and the ancient community remain in remarkable condition.
Words are hard to find to describe this foregone landscape where we will spend a fair amount of time.
On our way back we will stop in a nice restaurant for a good dinner.             

DAY NINE
Today we will take a drive to Ravello, a beautiful panoramic village on Amalfi coast, our guide will introduce us to 2 amazing spots, Villa Rufolo and the infinity garden of Villa Cimbrone, right before lunch time we will reach Amalfi where we’ll visit Sant’Andrea’s Cathedral before having some free time to enjoy the village and do some fancy shopping.

DAY TEN
Farewells, debriefing and transfers to airport.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation in 4* selected hotel in Napoli, Salerno or Amalfi coast, double occupancy rooms
- Full board and beverage (1/2 water and ¼ wine)
- Private coach for excursions
- Russian speaking tour companion
- Private boat(s) for excursion on day 4
- RT airport transfer