Here is a sample 7-day itinerary - which can be completely customized for your group
Saturday
Arrive in Naples airport and meet your private transfer that will take you to your Villa located in the neighborhoods of old Sorrento.
While you settle in to your villa (each room of the deluxe villa offers en suite facilities) our chef is hard at work preparing our dinner. After youve had time to unpack and relax, well gather for cocktails and dinner to celebrate the beginning of our journey.
Meals: (D)
Sunday
Explore Sorrento and Massa Labrensa
After breakfast this morning, weve scheduled a visit to explore beautiful Sorrento. Through the origins of the city date back to the old Etruscans and Greeks, the Romans colonized the city in the First Century BC. Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, its one of Europes most romantic places.
Next well drive out to visit the little villages on the Sorrentino Peninsula. Thanks to a lack of easy access, this ruggedly beautiful corner remains quite unspoiled.
Midday, well stop at a nearby farmhouse restaurant for lunch followed by a gelato reputed to be one of the best in Italy
Meals: (B, L, D)
Monday
Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius
Without a doubt Italys most famous archeological site is nearby Pompeii. At the time of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, it is estimated that 35,000 people lived in this busy city. After decades of patient excavation this ancient Roman town reveals itself, down to the magnificent mosaics in the floors of homes, the frescos on the walls and the ruts of chariots in the paving stones. Even if you have been here before, Pompeii easily is worth a return visit.
Well see Herculaneum, a seaside resort for the wealthy. Excavation of this smaller resort village presented a greater challenge than Pompeii, as it took much longer to uncover the grandiose villas with their magnificent frescos. Finally well drive up to the 3200-foot of Mount Vesuvius to view the volcano and enjoy grand views of the Bay of Naples. A fascinating day.
Meals: (B, L, D)
Tuesday
Positano
Positano is the quintessence of picturesque - a village clinging to a near-vertical cliff. Its beauty has attracted countless artists such as Picasso as well as notable musicians including Toscanini and Bernstein. Through this once exclusive retreat has been discovered, it still retains its unique character.
Well explore Positano and walk down the narrow streets to the Marina Grande where fishermen once hauled their boats onto the sandy beach Today shoppers explore the little boutiques and elegant fashion showrooms and photographers find themselves in paradise. All of us will fee spoiled by a delightful lunch near the sea.
Regardless whether you return filled with works of art or shipping bags, it will be a marvelous day. Well share our stories this evening over cocktails by the pool.
Meals: (B, L, D)
Wednesday
Free Day
Weve left the day open for you to pursue your own interests. Explore the local market or weve arranged for a driver with a mini-van to take you into Sorrento or to bring you to a spa for a soothing massage and treatments. Or the drive can bring you to a trailhead for an interesting hike. Of course you could elect to enjoy the comforts of our villa, to sleep in a little, to swim in the poor, to catch up on e-mail or read a good book near the lemon trees with a glass of wine.
Instead of dining at our villa this evening, well sample the fare in one of Sorrentos fine restaurants.
Meals: (B, D)
Thursday
Capri and Anacapri
A dramatic, rugged mountain soaring out of the sea, fabled Capri has attracted the glitterati from around the world since the days when Roman emperor built lavish villas on the island. Well begin our day with a short jet-cat rider from Sorrento to Capris Marina Grande. Well walk through the narrow streets of the old town to magnificent viewpoints. During our free time, shoppers will certainly want to explore the Islands outstanding boutiques.
Later well take a mini-bus up higher to Anacapri the islands other town nestled amidst vineyards and surround hills.
From Anacapri, hikers may descent the Sal Fenicia, a long staircase with 881 steps, to return to Capri Town where well enjoy a pleasant lunch overlooking the sea.
Meals: (B, L, D)
Friday
The Shores of Amalfi
For our final day in this delicious little corner of our world, well cruise along the coastline and stop for lunch at a charming restaurant right on the sea. The waters are warm and pleasant and its great offers great relaxation and fun.
Midday well enjoy wonderful fare fresh from the sea while overlooking the beautiful coastline. You might be a little wistful knowing that our immersion in magical Campania is nearing its conclusion, Its comforting to know that our chef is pulling out all the stops for a farewell dinner this evening.
Meals: (B, L, D)
Saturday
Depart for home
Take advantage of our private transportation to bring you back to Naples.
Meals: (B)