Overview
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Welcome to Naples, home to the best pizza of the world. As fellow travellers are arriving throughout the day, there are no planned activities until a group meeting at 6pm. Check into the hotel (check-in time is approx 3pm) and enjoy the city.
If you booked the Naples Food Tour it does not include extra time in Naples and we highly recommend booking pre-trip accommodation. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Naples before Day 1 of this itinerary. In addition, special meal requirements cannot be accommodated. Please arrive on time for the important Welcome Meeting. If you will arrive late, please inform the hotel or contact us directly -- contact numbers are provided on the Tour Details page. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will then leave you a message at the front desk informing you where and when to meet up.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
- Archaeological Museum Naples: Visit the museum's outstanding collection of pieces from ancient Rome, as well as stunning mosaics and murals discovered in Pompeii.
- Spaccanapoli Street: Immerse yourself in the heart of Naples' old city with a walk down the narrow Spaccanapoli street. Wander into quirky shops, grab a slice of pizza, or sample some limoncello.
- Naples Food Tour: Take a trip back in time to when royalty first enjoyed the delicacies locals still love today. Hear the legends and lore of iconic neighborhoods as you taste your way through history. Savor real Neapolitan pizza directly at the historic site where it was first invented. Walk through the famous Spanish Quarters (Quartieri Spagnoli), a captivating labyrinth that offers an authentic journey through time and timeless charm. Experience local delicacies like deep-fried pasta and fresh, handmade buffalo mozzarella. Along the route, you'll see the Royal Palace and the Teatro San Carlo, the oldest continuously active opera house in the world and the Mount Vesuvius. Indulge in the iconic Sfogliatella, a flaky pastry whose nearly 300-year-old recipe originated on the Amalfi Coast, while you sip a cappuccino or espresso. Please note that this activity takes place on the morning of day one of your tour, so it will only be available to travellers who have booked pre-accommodations or will be arriving before 10 am. Should you desire to book this activity, be sure to contact your GCO before your arrival.
- Underground Naples Visit (Napoli Sotterranea): Journey 40 metres under Naples’ Historic Centre to a labyrinth of caves and tunnels that holds more than 150 cavities, hollowed by the Greeks to build the city’s walls and temples.
Start the day with a G Adventures supported migrant-led tour of Naples. Afterwards, travel to Pompeii to enjoy a guided tour of the partially buried ruins before transferring to a beautiful agriturismo nestled in the hills above the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy a delicious home cooked Italian dinner and one of two cooking demonstrations. After you've had time to settle into your room, the hosts will give you a tour of the property and tell you a bit about themselves and the agriturismo's history.
Our accommodation is an agriturismo just outside of Furore. For the duration of our trip we stay at the same agriturismo. Located in a tiny village just outside of Furore, our accommodation was formerly a 16th century monastery, and the staff are incredibly friendly and hospitable. The property is surrounded by colourful gardens, open terraces, and endless staircases leading out to lemon groves and grapevines. Enjoy your meals in an open-air dining area that overlooks the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Migrantour with Co-op Casba: Catch a glimpse of another side of Naples - through the eyes of a newcomer to Italy. This unique tour combines historic sites with landmarks important to the wide variety of migrant groups that call Naples home. Travellers are not just receiving a tour they'll never forget, they're also supporting an organization dedicated to help migrants integrate into a more accepting society.
- Pompeii Guided Tour: Walk through the ruins of Pompeii, which was buried under ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The forum, the baths and many houses remain well preserved and provide us with a glimpse of what life was like in the first century.
- Cooking Demonstration: Before dinner, our local hosts will show us how to make delicious traditional regional fare, using local produce. Depending on the weather, you may find yourself picking ingredients for your meal from the vegetable patch and orchards before the lesson!
Hike to the Valle delle Ferriere, the first of several hikes in this beautiful part of Italy. Enjoy the first of several hikes in this beautiful part of Italy. The bustle of the Amalfi Coast is only a few miles away, but we have the chance to savour the more peaceful surroundings.
Please note there are many steps on most of the walking trails in the region, including all of the pathways we use on this tour. As with all of our hikes, today's hike is optional, but you are rewarded with stunning views throughout.
- Valle dei Mulini Hike: The bustle of the Amalfi Coast is only a few miles away, but here, we can enjoy the tranquility of nature. Follow the 'Valle dei Mulini' route for approximately 1.5 hours, ascending along a scenic path and some stairs toward the stunning Valle delle Ferriere National Park. The trail runs alongside the Rio Canneto, leading to a peaceful spot where you can pause and take in the serene surroundings before retracing your steps downhill to Amalfi. Please note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper hiking footwear.
Enjoy a free day to relax or explore at your own pace. For those interested, there is an option to book transport to visit the beautiful town of Ravello, perched high above the Mediterranean. Take in breathtaking coastal views, wander through its charming streets, or visit historic villas and gardens.
- Free Time: Explore the stunning Amalfi Coast with free time today. Choose to visit Ravello, a beautiful town known as the 'balcony of the Amalfi Coast'.
- Ravello Visit: Visit Ravello, a picturesque town perched above the Amalfi Coast, known for its stunning sea views, historic villas, and lush gardens
Set off on the famous "Path of the Gods" along the Amalfi Coast, finishing up in quaint Positano. Take a scenic ferry ride along the coast to Amalfi, then return to the agriturismo in time for a well deserved dinner.
- Path of the Gods Hike: Set off from the agriturismo to Bomerano and follow the path along the Amalfi Coast. This trail offers panoramic views of the Coast, with its dramatic cliffs and azure sea below. As you walk, you'll pass through fragrant Mediterranean vegetation and ancient stone pathways. This is a well-marked trail with rocky, uneven sections, dirt paths, and steep steps. Note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper closed-toe hiking footwear.
- Ferry: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Enjoy some down time to explore the area or just kick back and relax at the agriturismo. Enjoy a cooking demonstration before dinner. Today is a free day for you to enjoy more sites of your choice along the Amalfi Coast. We have details of more beautiful walks in the area if you would like to do another day's hiking. Amalfi's famous historic cathedral should not be missed, or simply hit the beach for some R&R.
- Free Time: Enjoy some time to do as much or as little as you please.
- Cooking Demonstration: Before dinner, our local hosts will show us how to make delicious traditional regional fare, using local produce. Depending on the weather, you may find yourself picking ingredients for your meal from the vegetable patch and orchards before the lesson!
- Capri Excursion: Take a catamaran or hydrofoil to see the jewel of the Amalfi islands. Stroll through the town, or simply relax and take in views of the blue water and striking limestone sea stacks. (100-120 EUR per person)
Hike up the mountain slopes of Mt Tre Calli, then return to the agriturismo in time for a final feast.
Like all of our hikes, today's one is optional. However, the effort is rewarded with consistently breathtaking views.
- Mount Tre Calli Hike: Set off from the agriturismo to Bomerano, and hike uphill through woodland and then open slopes with magnificent views down to the sparkling Mediterranean sea. The first half of the walk varies between walking along a paved road, a dirt road, and going up and down steps. The second half is up on the side of the mountain, with steep uphills, big steps, and is mostly on rocks. Please note that hikes are accessible for all travellers, but there can be sections that are more strenuous and challenging due to terrain. Please ensure you have proper hiking footwear.
Transfer to the Naples train station and depart in the early afternoon. An included group transfer will take you back to Naples on the departure day. This transfer will depart the agriturismo at 8:30am and arrive into Naples train station by 11am. If you opt to stay at the agriturismo in Furore until checkout time at 11am, we will gladly help you arrange any onward transport at your own cost.
Upon arrival in Naples, consider booking post-tour accommodation with us if you wish to extend your stay. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Naples after your tour ends.
- Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
- Archaeological Museum Naples: Visit the museum's outstanding collection of pieces from ancient Rome, as well as stunning mosaics and murals discovered in Pompeii.
- Underground Naples Visit (Napoli Sotterranea): Journey 40 metres under Naples’ Historic Centre to a labyrinth of caves and tunnels that holds more than 150 cavities, hollowed by the Greeks to build the city’s walls and temples.
- Spaccanapoli Street: Immerse yourself in the heart of Naples' old city with a walk down the narrow Spaccanapoli street. Wander into quirky shops, grab a slice of pizza, or sample some limoncello.
- Herculaneum Visit: Explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient Roman town, lost in the same volcanic eruption as Pompeii. A UNESCO World Heritage site, much of Herculaneum’s wooden roofs, beds, doors and food can be seen in their near-original state. Wealthier than Pompeii, view the fine houses of Aristides, Argus, Genius and Alcove.
Trip Inclusions
- Live at an agriturismo on the Amalfi Coast for a week.
- Hike beautiful trails including the famous "Path of the Gods".
- Explore chic resort towns and historic villages.
- Savour delicious home-cooked Italian food made from local ingredients.
- Take in spectacular views of the Amalfi Coast from the water on a scenic ferry ride between Positano and Amalfi.
- Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour with Co-op Casba, Naples
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- Organized hikes and excursions from Furore (6 days)
- Visit to Amalfi
- Scenic ferry ride from Positano to Amalfi
- Cooking demonstrations at the agriturismo
- Transport between destinations and included activities
- Minibus, public ferry, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide
- Hotel (1 Night), Locally Owned Agriturismo/guesthouse (6 Nights)
- 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
For travellers who want to go beyond the guidebooks, Local Living tours offer a deeper, slower way to explore. You will stay in one place for the week, often with a local host family, giving you the chance to truly settle in and see how life is lived every day. With most meals included and plenty of time for hands-on experiences like cooking or crafts, you will connect with culture in the most personal way.
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