Ready to join LSS and TSC sister clubs to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast? The trip runs from October 22 – 31, 2024. Did you know American author John Steinbeck once wrote that Italy’s Amalfi Coast “is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.”
Since Roman times, Amalfi has been a vacation destination and offers some of Italy’s most iconic and beautiful scenery. A rare place where photographs simply don’t do its sights justice—you need to see them for yourself. A region famous for vividly painted towns tumbling down cliffsides to a sparkling azure sea. Explore the glamorous island of Capri, a popular haunt of the wealthy for centuries and renowned for its natural beauty as well as its grand mansions and chic hotels. Explore the atmospheric ruins and charming historic core in picturesque Sorrento, gaze upon ravishing views and much more in mountain top Ravello. But the most romantic of them all is beguiling Positano, a vibrant warren of steep, winding streets and enduring charm. And on top of this – the delicious local food, wine, and culture! Limoncello anyone?
PRICING:
- $4570.00 Double Occupancy/ per person.
- Includes RT Airfare, RT Shuttle service, 8 nights lodging, with baggage handling 12 meals, motorcoach transportation, activities and admissions listed below in itinerary, and certain gratuities.
- $3464.00 Land Only/ per person/ double occupancy
- Everything above BUT no air and no shuttle. You must arrive near the same time as the larger group in Rome on Oct 23rd.You can purchase RT Shuttle if you desire.
- $155.00 RT Shuttle for LAND ONLY Participants if needed.
- $775.00 Single Supplement (Limited Availability)
Your tour includes all necessary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff for meals included in the tour and all related taxes unless otherwise mentioned. Gratuities for your motorcoach driver, Tour Director and any local step-on guides are not included in the tour price. We recommend $7-$10 per person per day for the Tour Director and $3-$5 per person per day for the motorcoach driver. Also, $2-$3 per person for any step-on guide services is recommended. Of course, the gratuity amount should always reflect the quality of service provided.
REGISTRATION ADD PAYMENT
Register by clicking on the link below. There is a $500 initial deposit. If you wish Premier's Trip Insurance, it is $425 and must be made with your deposit. Insurance is non-refundable. Total for deposit and insurance is $925.00. All payments will be made through the club website.
Remaining payments should follow the below schedule:
- 25% due 12-1 23
- 25% due 2-1-24
- 25% due 4-1-24
- Balance due 6-1-24
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Italy.
Day 2 - ARRIVAL IN ROME ITALY - SORRENTO COAST
After clearing customs, meet your Tour Director who will assist with your transfer to the Amalfi Coast. Includes: Welcome Dinner and Overnight: Sorrento Coast.
Day 3 - SORRENTO COAST – RAVELLO
Start the day with a Sorrento Walking Tour, a coastal town facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentino Peninsula perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its marinas. Sorrento is known for sweeping water views and Piazza Tasso, a cafe-lined square filled with artisan shops selling local wares. The historic center is home to the Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church and is the birthplace of the Limoncello liqueur. Next enjoy a Limoncello Demonstration on how it's made followed by a tasting, it goes down easily. Later visit Ruffelo, a hillside town offering spectacular views and grand villas with perfectly laid out flowerbeds, palm trees, sculptures, and fountains. Ravello is famous for its Villa Rufolo built in 1200 AD. Free time to explore, shop, and enjoy lunch on your own. Return to the hotel to enjoy the evening at your leisure. Includes Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight: Sorrento Coast.
Day 4 - SORRENTO COAST - POSITANO - AMALFI (UNESCO)
After breakfast meet your Tour Director for a full day excursion of the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast claims to be Europe's most magnificent stretch of coastline and extends from Positano in the West to Vietri Sul Mare in the East. It has breathtaking scenery, glamorous resorts hidden away on the spectacular corniche that winds its way past citrus plantations, vineyards and tiny villages clinging on to jagged cliffs plunging straight into the sea. Continue to Amalfi, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first view of Amalfi is unforgettable, with its tightly packed villas and palaces seeming to tumble down the cliff side into the fishing port and beach below. Amalfi was once a maritime power to rival Venice, and its golden age is symbolized by its stunning cathedral and the Piazza Duomo. Visit picturesque Positano, a town full of fashionistas, celebrities, wealthy jet setters and upscale shops. Off next to a cheese Factory for an opportunity to taste freshly made mozzarella cheese. Includes Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight: Sorrento Coast.
Day 5 - SORRENTO COAST
Enjoy a day at leisure or join the full-day optional excursion to the Isle of Capri. Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island, a favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers; it's still one of the Mediterranean's must-see places. Transfer to the harbor to board a jetfoil boat for your journey across the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri. Upon arrival to the port of Capri you'll transfer to Ana Capri with free time to explore on your own or visit Villa San Michele, the home of Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe. Later return to Capri with free time to explore and have lunch on your own. Head back to the hotel later today. Includes Breakfast and Overnight: Sorrento Coast.
Day 6 - SORRENTO COAST
Enjoy a full-day to explore on your own today or join the optional guided tour to Naples. Here you can enjoy a panoramic Naples City Tour seeing the Cathedral with its treasure chapel and basilica, dating back to the 4th century. You'll also drive to Plebiscite Square to see the Royal Palace, the beautiful church of St. Francesco di Paula, the Town Hall Square and the New Castle built by the French Family of Anjou. Enjoy an included lunch at a local Naples pizzeria. The afternoon is free to shop and explore Naples on your own before returning to the hotel. Includes Breakfast and Overnight: Sorrento Coast.
DAY 7 - SORRENTO COAST - POMPEII and ROME
After breakfast, depart to the Sorrento area for Pompeii, one of Italy's most unique and famous archaeological sites. Enjoy a fascinating guided visit to this site. Imagine a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when Mt. Vesuvius erupted covering the city in deadly volcanic ash and lava, literally stopping time it in its tracks. You'll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape and the haunting ruins. Continue onto the "Eternal City" of Rome, the capital and largest city in Italy. The center of power, culture, and religion, Check into your hotel. Enjoy a Farewell dinner tonight with newfound friends including wine. Includes Breakfast, Dinner and Overnight: Rome.
DAY 8: RO
ME - VATICAN MUSEUM
Enjoy a Rome City Tour to see the highlights of the city such as the Colosseum, The Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and more. Next, visit another country – Vatican City and tour Vatican Museum – a massive collection of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries, and Renaissance paintings. The visit ends in the Sistine Chapel, the ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. This room receives more than five million visitors each year and is also where the Pope is elected. Visit Saint Peter’s Basilica, by far one of the world’s largest churches. ee Michelangelo's Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24 years old, as well as Bernini’s seven story bronze canopy above the main alter and more. Enjoy a leisurely evening in Rome. Includes Breakfast and Overnight: Rome.
Day 9: ROME AT LEISURE
The entire day is free to explore the "Eternal City" on your own. Perhaps a tour inside the Colosseum, a walk on the Via Veneto, indulge in an espresso or cappuccino in the Piazza Navona, climb up the Spanish Steps, sample some Gelato at a local cafe or shop for souvenirs to bring home. Includes Breakfast and Overnight: Rome.
Day 10 – FLIGHT HOME.
Journey home with wonderful memories of your Highlights of the Amalfi Coast and Rome tour. Includes Breakfast.
If you have any questions, please contact Trip Director Katherine Nelson at EMAIL ME Register Here: Register Here