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Amalfi Coast and More
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
9 days (Rome to Amalfi Coast)
Highlights:
Explore the sights of beautiful Rome, Sample authentic Neapolitan pizza in Naples, Ponder the power of nature in Pompeii, Trek up Mount Vesuvius, Experience the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
Trip Code:
ZSS
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $1240
*(plus local payment EUR €150)
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Extras:
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If you want a short trip filled with the diversity of southern Italy, then this is the experience for you. Acquaint yourself with the Eternal City of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii. Soak up the sunshine in the coastal town of Sorrento and explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast. This trip offers the chance to really get to know some of the finest parts of the south.
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meals included: 4 breakfasts included
transport: Train, local bus, walking
accommodation: Hotels (8 nts)
budget: Allow EUR €315 for meals not included.
departs: Departs selected Sat
we also recommend:
To catch a glimpse of Italy's northern highlights why not start your trip in Venice and travel on the Umbrian Escapade (ZSR)
Spend a week in your own apartment in Lucca, Tuscany, waking to church bells, shopping at local delis and preparing your own Italian feasts (ZAL)
Days 1-2 Rome
Feel the history while exploring the ancient streets of Rome - there's something to see around every corner. Walk beneath the arches of the Colosseum, marvel at the mighty Pantheon or discover the many pretty fountains and piazzas that dot this marvellous city.
Day 3 Naples
The Phoenicians, Venetians, Africans and, of course, Romans have all left their mark on this compelling port city. Take the afternoon to explore the beautiful churches and museums to get a taste of Naples' fascinating past. There is also plenty of time to discover the city's modern side: wander through the heaving street markets and sample some world-famous Neopolitan pizza - the original, and some claim, the best.
Days 4-5 Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
The ruins of Pompeii capture a single moment in time - the day the entire city was destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption 1928 years ago. The town's remains lay covered in ash until its re-discovery in the 18th century. Wander through these amazing ruins before trekking up the sleeping giant of Mount Vesuvius, for a truly awe-inspiring insight into the power of nature.
Days 6-9 Amalfi Coast
Enjoy rocky coastlines, azure seas and clear blue skies from the picture-perfect town of Sorrento. This has been a favourite tourist destination for at least 200 years and it's easy to see why. Walk along the 'Footpath of the Gods' for breathtaking views, and perhaps take a ferry to the Isle of Capri to listen out for the songs of the mythical Sirens. There is plenty of free time to relax in a sidewalk cafe and soak up the lazy atmosphere of the famed Amalfi Coast.
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
This was a well organised trip in general and I enjoyed it. The trip notes were wrong about the initial starting point in Rome. They said to catch an 889 bus from Termini to the Hotel Torre Rossa. My husband and I checked the previous day and found this was wrong. We rang Cynthia Graffio to alert her to the fact that the info was wrong.We had to catch the Metro to Corniglia and then catch the bus. As we didn't know where the appropriate bus left from in Corniglia and neither did anyone else we spent a frustrating half an hour in the heat with our bags trying to find where the bus left from.
The hotel was way out of town and Rome and I think it was an entirely inappropriate place as a joining point, especially as some of the people joining the group had just flown in from overseas. We walked to dinner from the hotel to Corniglia and I felt very unsafe as there was no footpath and traffic was rushing past. On the way back it was worse as it was completely dark. To her credit Cynthia took it all on the chin and kept her cool. I feel we had been badly let down by this incorrect information.
Frances Hepburn
Really enjoyed the tour- will definitely do another
Tony Lambert
The trip was fantastic. I had an absolutely awesome time and would deffinately travel with Intrepid again
Kym Lambert
Sorry for the delay in leaving feedback. Like all the trips I have done with Intrepid this one was great. Covered all the areas I wanted to cover and in the style I enjoy
Sandra Parker
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