Itinerary
- Day 1
Naples to Massa Lubrense
You'll arrive in Naples by train or plane, then head toward the Sorrento Peninsula. The drive takes you past Mount Vesuvius, giving you views of the blue sea and rocky coastline along the Gulf of Naples. By late afternoon you'll check in at your hotel in Massa Lubrense.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Mount Vesuvius Gulf of Naples - Day 2
Sorrento
After breakfast, you'll walk through Sorrento's narrow alleyways and stop at a limoncello shop to try the local lemon liqueur. There's Piazza Tasso with its monument to the poet Torquato Tasso, and you'll notice the scent of orange and lemon gardens throughout town. The afternoon is free to relax before heading back to your hotel by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Sorrento town
- Visit to a limoncello store with sampling
- Visit to Piazza Tasso
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Sorrento resort
Landmarks Piazza Tasso Sorrento 
- Day 3
Naples
You'll take the Circumvesuviana train to Naples this morning. The old town has narrow streets and balcony-decorated houses worth seeing on the city tour. Stop by the cathedral and the Church of Santa Chiara to check out its majolica-work cloister. From there, you'll pass the San Carlo Opera House and Galleria Umberto shopping arcade on the way to the port. There's time to grab an espresso before the bus back to your hotel (120 km round trip).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Extensive city tour of Naples old town
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Church of Santa Chiara with cloister
- Views of San Carlo Opera House
- Views of Galleria Umberto
Optional Activities
- Espresso break at a local café
Landmarks Naples Cathedral Church of Santa Chiara San Carlo Opera House Galleria Umberto - Day 4
Massa Lubrense or Capri (Optional)
You have the choice of an optional speedboat trip to Capri, where you can walk through Augustus Gardens and see views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. After lunch, visit Villa S. Michele in Anacapri to see the whitewashed villa with its gardens and collection. On the return, you'll see Punta Campanella at the island's tip. If you skip Capri, there's a free day to relax in Massa Lubrense or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Capri including crossing to the island
- Stroll through Augustus Gardens
- Visit to Villa S. Michele in Anacapri
- Views of Punta Campanella
- Lunch break (on optional excursion)
Landmarks Capri Augustus Gardens Villa S. Michele Anacapri Punta Campanella 
- Day 5
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
You'll spend the morning at Pompeii exploring the ancient ruins buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. There are temples, gates, and theaters showing what life was like in the provincial capital. In the afternoon, take a bus most of the way up Mount Vesuvius, then walk the final section to the crater. The walk is steady uphill and takes some effort, but you'll have great views from the top (85 km total).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Pompeii excavations
- Ascent of Mount Vesuvius with crater views
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 6
Massa Lubrense or Ischia (Optional)
You can take an optional speedboat from Sorrento to Ischia, the green island with pine forests and vineyards. The trip takes you around the extinct volcano Monte Epomeo to see the island's best spots. The afternoon is yours to visit Aragonese castle, explore the town, or walk to the beach before the speedboat returns you to Sorrento. Otherwise, you'll have a free day to relax in Massa Lubrense or walk around Sorrento.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Ischia including speedboat transfers from Sorrento
- Tour of Ischia around Monte Epomeo
- Visit to Aragonese castle (during free time on optional excursion)
- Beach walk (during free time on optional excursion)
- Free time to explore the town (during optional excursion)
Landmarks Ischia Monte Epomeo Aragonese Castle - Day 7
Amalfi Coast - Positano - Amalfi - Ravello
You'll travel along the Amalfitana, the winding coastal road that cuts through gorges and cliffs with constantly changing views. The route passes through Positano and Amalfi before reaching Ravello, a quiet hilltop town surrounded by vineyards and lemon groves. You'll see the cathedral and can relax in Villa Rufolo's gardens overlooking the Gulf of Salerno (100 km).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive along the Amalfi Coast
- Visit to Ravello Cathedral
- Visit to Villa Rufolo gardens
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Positano
- Exploration of Amalfi
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Positano Amalfi Ravello Ravello Cathedral Villa Rufolo Gulf of Salerno 
- Day 8
Departure from Naples
You'll head to Naples train station or airport to depart for home after your week along the Gulf of Naples. You can also arrange an individual follow-up stay in the region if you'd like more time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
