A region with breathtaking views that blend the beauty of the sea and mountains, offering pastures for herds and where small towns preserve ancient traditions. The people of Campania have been appreciated worldwide for their creativity, originality, and patience.
Campania, terra di storia e fantasia
$4,980.00
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YOUR TRIP
Days 12
Nights 10
Price $4,980.00 (min 25/30 pax)
The trip starts with a min. of 21/24 participants (plus +100 $)
Group Code CMP24
Overnights Sorrento, Castellabate, Benevento, Napoli
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DAY 1 - Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
Departure from NY (or from another airport upon request with cost evaluation), airline and schedule to be determined.
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DAY 2 - Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
MORNING
Arrival in Napoli and transfer by private bus to the hotel in Sorrento (see photo), where the great tenor Enrico Caruso once stayed.
Aperitif offered at the hotel with tastings of local products.AFTERNOON
Stroll in Sorrento for an initial introduction to the city, famous for its sea views, Piazza Tasso, the picturesque historic center, the Convent of San Francesco, and the Basilica of Sant’Antonino.
For those interested, you can visit the MUSEUM OF SORRENTO WOOD INLAY, with numerous antique furniture decorated with traditional Sorrento wood inlay.EVENING
Welcome dinner with a typical Sorrento menu (Gnocchi alla sorrentina).
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DAY 3 - Thursday, May 30th, 2024
FULL-DAY TRIP
Full-day excursion to Capri (see photo), the enchanting island. Boat trip to get there. It is thought that the island was named after the abundance of goats (capra in Latin) or more likely wild boars (κάπρος in Greek). The coast is rugged with numerous caves and coves alternating with steep cliffs.
The most famous is undoubtedly the Blue Grotto, where luminous effects have been described by many writers and poets. Characteristic of Capri are the famous Faraglioni, three small rocky islets not far from the shore that create a scenic and picturesque effect.
Return to Sorrento in the afternoon.
Cooking workshop: making Pizza and dinner. -
DAY 4 - Friday, May 31st, 2024
FULL-DAY TRIP
Excursion along the Amalfi Coast to Amalfi (see photo) by bus, with a panoramic stop to admire the Gulf of Salerno, which is also home to Positano, a charming and picturesque village known for its alleys and streets filled with artisan shops. The city of Amalfi is one of Italy’s pearls; it is the oldest of the Maritime Republics and gives its name to the stretch of coast that extends from Vietri sul Mare to Positano. Since 1997, Amalfi and the entire Amalfi Coast have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Amalfi’s historic center, you can see the Cathedral, the Cloister of Paradise.
Return by boat from Amalfi to Sorrento.
(If weather permits, the tour can also be done by boat on the way there with a stop in Positano.) -
DAY 5 - Saturday, June 1st, 2024
MORNING
Transfer to Castellabate with a stop in Vietri sul Mare. The village of Vietri is known worldwide for its ceramics (see photo), which you can admire in shops, on the streets, and in the CERAMIC MUSEUM for those who wish. Creative workshop: “ceramist for a day,” where clay is the main protagonist, creating a small work of art.
AFTERNOON
Arrival at the hotel in Castellabate. Walk in Castellabate: the Campania village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its beauty and uniqueness.
It features many characteristic alleys, spectacular sea views, and olive trees from the surrounding mountains, a perfect blend of sea and mountain. Castellabate is located in the Cilento National Park and is where the famous film “Benvenuti al Sud” was shot. You can admire the Castle, the Basilica of Santa Maria, and the famous small harbor.EVENING
Dinner at the hotel with tastings of local dishes.
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DAY 6 - Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
FULL-DAY TRIP
Excursion to Sala Consilina, a witness to Norman presence in the area, where we will participate in the traditional and folkloric Infiorata festival (see photo). Those interested can visit the Certosa di Padula with a guide, the largest monastic complex in Southern Italy and one of the most interesting in Europe in terms of architectural grandeur and artistic treasures. Since 1998, the Certosa has been included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Return in the evening to Castellabate at the hotel for dinner. -
DAY 7 - Monday, June 3rd, 2024
MORNING
Transfer to Benevento with a stop in Salerno. Salerno is known as the “city of Christmas lights” and is a lively and fashionable center that shines with its own light. You can see some of its main monuments with a guide: Castello Arechi, the Medieval Aqueduct, and Salerno Cathedral, concluding with a walk along the promenade.
AFTERNOON
Arrival at the hotel in Benevento. Guided tour of Benevento, famous for its beautiful Roman-origin Theater (see photo) and the Church of Santa Sofia, a Lombard-origin religious building that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
EVENING
Dinner in a characteristic local restaurant with traditional Tarantella dance from the area.
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DAY 8 - Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
FULL-DAY TRIP
Full-day excursion to the Royal Palace of Caserta (see photo) with stops in Montesarchio and Sant’Agata dei Goti. Panoramic visit to Montesarchio, a charming Campanian town known for its greenery and imposing medieval buildings on the slopes of a hill overlooking the countryside. The tour continues to Sant’Agata dei Goti, the “pearl of Sannio” perched on a tufa spur, one of the most characteristic villages in the province of Benevento, with a panoramic location that has witnessed the passage of Samnites, Romans, and Goths, as evidenced by its name. Guided visit to the Royal Palace of Caserta, one of the most precious gems among European royal residences and one of the most enchanting places in Italy. It is even larger than the Palace of Versailles. Return in the evening for a Falanghina wine tasting at a winery.
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DAY 9 - Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
FULL-DAY TRIP
Excursion to Zungoli (see photo) and Sant’Angelo dei Lombardi. Visit Zungoli, a small jewel of tradition characterized by steep cobblestone streets that lead to the Norman citadel, with the unique feature of tufa caves now used in the production of the typical Caciocavallo Podolico cheese, along with DOP olive oil, one of the area’s excellence. Visit to the Caciocavallo production with tasting. The journey continues to Sant’Angelo dei Lombardi, a town in upper Irpinia, where various peoples have left their mark: Abbey of Goleto, Cathedral of Sant’Antonino Martire, and the Imperiale Castle.
Visit to the MEMORY, RURALITY AND EMIGRATION MUSEUM and a meeting with local authorities for an interview on the issue of emigration.
Return in the evening for dinner. -
DAY 10 - Thursday, June 6th, 2024
MORNING
Transfer to Napoli. Guided tour of the city with its main monuments. The path along the seaside is one of the most characteristic avenues in Napoli. From the San Carlo Theatre to Piazza del Plebiscito (see photo) and then to Piazza Martini, you can see the Basilica di San Francesco of Paola and the Royal Palace. Continuing along Via Caracciolo along the seaside, you arrive at Castel dell’Ovo and then proceed from Via Partenope to Villa Comunale and the Zoo Station, where you can see the most ancient Aquarium in Europe. Marechiaro, Mergellina, Santa Lucia.
Visit along the route to the Napoli Metro Line 1, known as the most beautiful metro line in the world.
AFTERNOON
Guided visit to the NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF NAPOLI, built in the second half of the 16th century and converted into a museum in the late 18th century. Here, you can admire the Farnese collection, the Pompeian collection, and the Egyptian collection.
EVENING
Dinner at a typical Neapolitan pizzeria to savor the famous Neapolitan pizza, imitated worldwide, but here you can taste it in its true form.
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DAY 11 - Friday, June 7th, 2024
MORNING
Half-day excursion with a guide to the Pompei Excavations (see photo), a unique case in the world of an ancient city preserved intact to this day.
The House of the Faun, the Villa of the Mysteries, and the Lupanare are real treasures of art and wonders that never cease to amaze.
But every single stone or corner of Pompei is a treasure waiting to be discovered.AFTERNOON
Return to Napoli with free time to explore:
– Shopping
– Visit to the CAPDIMONTE MUSEUM, which houses galleries of ancient art, contemporary art, and a historic apartment.
– Visit to the NATIVITY SCENE MUSEUM in the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore.
EVENING
Dinner with typical Neapolitan specialties.
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DAY 12 - Saturday, June 8th, 2024
Transfer to Napoli Airport, via private motor coach, for a flight.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival. -
ATTENTION! If you do not wish to return with the group, you have the following options:
1. Return on a different date, based on your needs – upon request (visiting relatives or places of personal significance).
2. Extend the trip to Rome, only available upon request and at an additional cost.During the registration phase, it is necessary to formally express either option 1 or 2 for the conclusion of the trip in order to organize the return flight.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
The travel package to Italy for adults and families includes the following:
PREPARATION
• Pre-trip preparation meeting via Zoom with logistical information for participants.
• Detailed Tour presentation booklet with cultural and tourist information useful for the group.
TRAVEL
A. TRANSPORTATION
• Round-trip flight from NY (or from another airport with cost assessment)
• Private and exclusive bus available for the group throughout the entire Tour
B. FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
3-star or 4-star hotels based on availability and time of year, in double rooms or single rooms with a supplement.
Breakfast and dinner (including water and excluding beverages, which are the responsibility of the participants) every day, and in addition, these tastings or aperitifs:
• Welcome aperitif in Sorrento
• Wine tasting of Falanghina from the Benevento area
• Tasting of the typical Caciocavallo cheese produced in the Benevento area
NB. The menus include a selection of typical regional dishes.
C. SUPPORT STAFF
A Tour Leader who accompanies the group on various excursions, coordinates them throughout the period, and provides all necessary information and advice: shopping, currency usage, withdrawals, phone usage, public transportation, restaurant choices, and more.
Regularly accredited specialized guides for the following city tours:
• Amalfi
• Certosa di Padula
• Salerno
• Benevento
• Royal Palace of Caserta
• Napoli
• Pompei Excavations
Attention!
If not everyone wishes to participate in one or more excursions, they must indicate this during registration to agree on either a second Tour Leader with an additional cost of approximately $220 per participant, or those who do not participate will manage their time freely.
D. ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS
• Excursion to Capri by boat
• Pizza making cooking workshop (Sorrento)
• Ceramic workshop (Vietri)
• Participation in the Tarantella dance
• Participation in the Infiorata Festival in Sala Consilina
• Meeting with authorities of Sant’Angelo dei Lombardi to discuss emigration
• Visit to the spectacular Napoli Metro, Toledo station
E. MUSEUM ADMISSIONS
• Wood Inlay Workshop Museum (Sorrento)
• Ceramic Museum (Vietri)
• Padula Charterhouse
• Royal Palace of Caserta
• Entrance to the Pompeii Excavation Site
• Ingresso all’area degli Scavi di Pompei
• Capodimonte Museum (Optional)
• Nativity Scene Museum at San Paolo Maggiore (Optional)
The Campania Tour provides the group with an understanding of the region’s development, its economic, landscape, environmental, cultural situation, and the enhancement of its characteristics and its artistic and historical beauty. It promotes in-depth knowledge, not just superficial or purely touristic, of its linguistic, traditional, culinary, and production heritage.
GIFT
Online Course PASSAPORTO PER L’ITALIA Level 1-2-3-4, based on your communication skills.
ATTENTION! The schedule for the day may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, and other logistical needs.
ATTENTION!! A meeting with an expert for an interview on specific regional issues is scheduled, to be confirmed at a later date.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Civil Liability Insurance – Nobis 203118346
(2.100.000 € casualty – 2.100.000 € person – 2.100.000 € damages of personal belongings/animals).
Accident and Personal Injury Policy – Zurich 653A3115
Guarantee Fund, Multi-risk Travel Policy, Cancellations and Bankruptcies – Nobis 203111335
(50.000 € death – 50.000 € permanent disability – 1000€ medical expenses – 50€ daily hospital allowance).
American insurance for the cancellation of the trip is optional at additional cost.