Enchanting Southern Italy

Itinerary

Day 1 Naples-Pompeii -Paestum

After weve met the group, a local guide will lead us into the labyrinthine streets of Naples historic centre in search of the Cappella Sansevero – the home of the Veiled Christ, one of the finest sculptures in the world. The afternoon will transport us back in time, with a visit to one of the worlds most famous archaeological wonders: Pompeii. Tonight, well clink glasses over a welcome dinner in World Heritage-Listed Paestum.
Accommodation: Il Granaio dei Casabella (or similar)

Day 2 Paestum – Minori

Today weve an appointment at Tenuta Seliano – an authentic farm-inn – where well be lucky enough to visit the buffaloes and watch the owner make light, fresh mozzarella. Well then take a guided tour of Paestum before returning to the farm – and a kitchen piled high with fresh local produce. Time for a cooking lesson! Our hard work will be rewarded as we tuck into our own creations at lunch with the host family.Then: well end the day in Minori, our base for the next five days.
Accommodation: The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 Minori – Ravello – Tramonti – Minori

This morning well make stops at the grand Villa Rufolo (the historical centre of Ravello) and the splendid Villa Cimbrone – before moving on to a lemon grove for an afternoon with a zesty twist! After learning how the lemons are grown, well dive into a tasting spread of limoncello, lemon salad and of course, lemon gelato. Later, dinner will be a group affair.
Accommodation: The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Minori – Amalfi – Positano – Minori

Todays first stop, Amalfi, will be nothing short of wow-inducing. After taking in the sights on a short walking tour, well venture onwards to the blissful town of Positano. This afternoon, well return to Minori – where well meet a local artisan and join a fun ceramic decorating session.
Accommodation: The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 Minori – Capri – Minori

The high life beckons today! After setting sail to the island of Capri, well enjoy a ride on the charming funicular railway – which will whisk us away from the port and through bright, fragrant lemon groves. Well then take some free time to see and be seen among the exclusive boutiques, cafs and restaurants of Capri town before returning to Minori.
Accommodation: The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 Minori – Naiori – Vietri – Cetara – Minori

Today well add more pearls to our collection with visits to Maiori and Cetara. After spending the morning exploring, well make tracks to Vietri sul Mare – which is famous for its hand-painted, vividly coloured ceramics. Back in Minori, well enjoy some free time before coming together for a delicious farewell dinner.
Accommodation: The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 Minori – Palace of Caserta – Sant’Agata Dei Goti – Naples

Today well say goodbye to the Amalfi Coast and move on to the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta, the last great creation of the Italian Baroque period. Then: from the royal to the rustic! Our next stop will be a farmhouse in SantAgata de Goti, where well taste fabulous Falanghina wines produced from black grapes grown in the Campania region. Well have time for one last Italian lunch before we return to Naples, where our adventure will come to a close.