Its majestic coastline is home to fabled cliffs with jaw-dropping views and green hills sprinkled with yellow lemons. Sunbathers can look forward to enjoying tucked-away bays and beaches with crystal-clear waters.
The picturesque SS163 road connects 13 towns on the Amalfi coast. One of the world’s most scenic drives, the road is well-known for its magnificent views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and narrow streets with many curves. The best time to embark on the world-famous Amalfi Drive is in May/September when there are fewer tourist buses.
Start your Amalfi coast itinerary with a visit to Positano. This pastel-colored town is well-known for its narrow streets dotted with picturesque staircases and whitewashed houses. Further east, the town of Amalfi is dominated by the Arabic-Norman Cathedral dedicated to (St. Andrew) and boasts attractions such as the Handmade Paper Museum, Sentiero degli Dei, and Ruga Nova Mercatorum.
No visit to the Amalfi Coast is complete without stopping by Ravello, a refined village famous for its annual festival held in the beautiful garden of Villa Rufolo. Climb to the top of Villa Cimbrone Belvedere to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding area. Characterized by narrow streets, the village of Praiano is a great place to visit for travelers who wish to get away from the crowds and mingle with the locals. Here, you can enjoy the most romantic sunset views.
This is just a small example of the 100's of tours and activities we can provide throughout Italy.
There is a rich history of Italians immigrating to the US, resulting in many of today’s North Americans having roots in Italy. We can help you discover the village your family originated, where we can look into old records and perhaps find written evidence of your ancestors. In some cases, we may even be able to introduce you to distant relatives you didn’t even know you had!
There is a rich history of Italians immigrating to the US, resulting in many of today’s North Americans having roots in Italy. We can help you discover the village your family originated, where we can look into old records and perhaps find written evidence of your ancestors. In some cases, we may even be able to introduce you to distant relatives you didn’t even know you had!
There is a rich history of Italians immigrating to the US, resulting in many of today’s North Americans having roots in Italy. We can help you discover the village your family originated, where we can look into old records and perhaps find written evidence of your ancestors. In some cases, we may even be able to introduce you to distant relatives you didn’t even know you had!
There is a rich history of Italians immigrating to the US, resulting in many of today’s North Americans having roots in Italy. We can help you discover the village your family originated, where we can look into old records and perhaps find written evidence of your ancestors. In some cases, we may even be able to introduce you to distant relatives you didn’t even know you had!
Visit the seaside settlements of the Amalfi Coast with a local driver. Along the coastline, you will view the village of Positano and its narrow streets. Then you will continue through Praiano and other little villages along the shore until you come to the Esmeraldo Grotto, a cave. You will then visit Amalfi to see the Piazza del Duomo and discover the town’s history. Lastly, you will go to Ravello and then to Villa Rufolo and its gardens.
A local captain on a Mediterranean Gozzo 26-foot ship along with an English-speaking guide will take you to swim in the inlets of Capri, where the sea is light blue and emerald. The captain will show you all the rocks while the guide will tell you more about the historical, geological and biological aspects of the nature you see. You will even sail among the Faraglioni rocks and see the Blue Grotto.
View the Ancient Roman settlement of Pompeii. Located just below Mt.Vesuvius, this city was destroyed by a volcano in 79 A.D. Pompeii was a prosperous city before the eruption smothered it with lava, ash and mud. Your guide will talk about history and archaeology and tell you stories of the ancients who lived here.
Your guide will take you to the house of a family in Capri who enjoy welcoming guests and sharing their recipes. You will prepare meals from a menu based on the cooking traditions of Capri. You will learn about their foods and traditions as you make caprese salad, ravioli capresi, parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant) and a caprese cake with almond and chocolate. Once the meal is prepared, you will sit around the table and eat together—just like an Italian Sunday. When you finish lunch, you will burn some energy as you walk the streets of Capri.
