Wednesday, May 22:
Arrive in Naples by late afternoon. Meet and greet at the airport or train station and transfer to the hotel. 7:30 p.m. welcome dinner.
Thursday, May 23:
Morning guided tour of the Capella Sansevero and the National Archaeological Museum’s antiquities collection. Lunch as a group. Afternoon private transport to Pompeii, with a guided tour of the ruins. Depart afterwards for onward transport to our hotel in Sorrento. Evening at leisure and dinner on your own.
Friday, May 24:
Day and evening at leisure to explore Sorrento, or take an early ferry over to explore the island of Capri. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Saturday, May 25:
Morning at leisure; lunch on your own. Depart the hotel mid-afternoon for a winding, exhilarating trip along the Amalfi Coast to the Casa Ulysses in Ravello. No elevators, but porterage is provided. Group dinner at Casa Ulysses prepared by our private chef.
Sunday, May 26:
Day and evening at leisure to enjoy the Casa Ulysses infinity pool, Jacuzzi, and sunning areas, or just to curl up with a book in a secluded corner, or take a long afternoon nap! Light lunch fixings provided. Dinner at Casa Ulysses prepared by our private chef.
Monday, May 27:
Morning free, with light lunch fixings provided. After lunch, we’ll head down via bus to explore the town of Amalfi. Dinner on your own in Amalfi. Make your own way back to Casa Ulysses via bus or taxi.
Tuesday, May 28:
We’ll hit the morning market in Ravello, followed by a limoncello farm visit and lemon-themed lunch. Next, we’ll take a walking tour of Ravello with the owner of Casa Ulysses, including a visit to her limoncello store for a free sampling, and to her hand-painted ceramics store (discounts offered to Casa Ulysses guests). Afternoon at leisure to explore Ravello on your own, with dinner at Casa Ulysses prepared by our private chef.
Wednesday, May 29:
Day trip to the cliffside town of Positano, with private transport provided to and from. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Thursday, May 30:
Day trip to visit Salerno’s Cathedral and Castello di Arechi. Lunch in Salerno followed by a stop at the Pasticceria Romolo. Then on to Paestum, with a guided tour of the ruins. Dinner at the Casa Ulysses upon our return.
Friday, May 31:
Day and evening at leisure to soak in the sun and views. Light lunch fixings provided. Farewell group dinner at Casa Ulysses.
Saturday, June 1:
Morning departure for Naples. Lunch as a group. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Naples’ highlights. Evening at leisure and dinner on your own.
Monday, June 2:
Breakfast at the hotel then departures for the US or further European travel. Arrive and safe travels!