Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast and surrounding area
Discover the history and the beauty: short tours.
See the very best of a stunning coastal region in Italy. Enjoy history, art, Italian food and wine.
Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy, after Rome and Milan. Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Bronze Age Greek settlements were established in the Naples area in the second millennium BC. The city was refounded as Neàpolis in the V century BC and became a lynchpin of Magna Graecia, playing a key role in the merging of Greek culture into Roman society. Naples remained influential after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, serving as the capital city of the Kingdom of Naples between 1282 and 1816. Thereafter, in union with Sicily, it became the capital of the Two Sicilies until the unification of Italy in 1861.
Naples’ historic city centre is the largest in Europe, covering 1,700 hectares (4,200 acres) and enclosing 27 centuries of history, and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Capri is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples. The main town Capri that is located on the island shares the name.
The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of coastline on the southern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula. It’s a popular tourist destination for the region and Italy as a whole, attracting thousands of tourists annually.
Pompei was an ancient Roman city near modern Naples. Pompei, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was mostly destroyed and buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Wish you a magnificent journey!
Option 1
Naples: From Castel dell’Ovo to Palazzo San Giacomo.
A one day walking tour through the most beautiful part of the city.
On the little island of Megaride came the first Greeks to found a colony, here suffered and died the mermaid Partenope, who gave life to this Greek city. Here was the luxurious residence of the Roman general Lucullus. During the Middle Ages was built that the castle “Castel dell’Ovo”.
The historic centre combines artistic and architectural highlights of different periods: Castle dell’Ovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Church of San Francesco di Paola, The Literary Caffè Gambrinus, Via Toledo, Galleria Umberto I, The oldest Opera House in the world Teatro San Carlo, The Angevin “Castel Nuovo” or Maschio Angioino, once a royal residence, Excavations of the City Hall Square, Palazzo San Giacomo.
LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 2
Naples, the two Galleries: From Principe di Napoli to Galleria Umberto I.
A one day walking tour through the most exciting part of the city.
After the Expedition of the Thousand led by Giuseppe Garibaldi, Naples became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861 as part of the Italian unification, ending the era of Bourbon rule. The time had come to modernize the city. The government launched a series of enormous public works projects, hiring tens of thousands of workers to improve the sanitation, water supply and traffic circulation of the city. Few wider streets and new buildings were created between two Galleries: the first Galleria Principe di Napoli was less fortunate while the second, Galleria Umberto I, became very famous.
Visit: the National Archaeological Museum, Galleria Principe di Napoli, Piazza Dante designed by a famous Neapolitan architect Lugi Vanvitelli, via Toledo, Galleria Umberto I – a meeting point for the people in Naples.
LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 3
Naples: Walking in the footsteps of Caravaggio
A one day walking tour
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (Milan, 28 September 1571 – Porto Ercole, 18 July 1610) was an Italian artist active in Rome, Naples, Malta and Sicily between 1593 and 1610. He is the first great representative of the Baroque school.
Visit: the Pio Monte della Misericordia, San Domenico Maggiore, Spaccanapoli – important street of the ancient Greek-Roman Neapolis, Via Toledo, one of the most famous streets built by a Spanish Viceroy; Palazzo Colonna-Zevallos di Stigliano: here is the last Neapolitan masterpiece painted by Caravaggio Il martirio di Sant’Orsola (The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula).
LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 4
Pompei or Ercolano
A one day tour
No visit to southern Italy would be complete without a visit to the unique ruins of Pompei and Ercolano, cities destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The volcanic material has preserved them intact. Our visit is a trip back 2000 years ago, when these and other cities fell under the influence of Imperial Rome.
Explore one of the world’s most distinctive places, incredible scenery and stunning history. Choose between Pompei and Ercolano.
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 5
Campi Flegrei/Phlegrean Fields and Pozzuoli
One day tour
The Phlegraean Fields is a large volcanic area in the north-west of Naples.
Discover the explosive world of Greco-Roman culture, archeology, classical literature and nature. This area is close to downtown Naples.
We explore the Gulf of Pozzuoli and the Flavian Amphitheatre (if open). We go to the port where you can admire the temple dedicated to the Egyptian God Serapis Tempio di Serapide; in reality it was the “Macellum”, the market place richly decorated with marbles. It was part of the ancient Pozzuoli (roman Puteoli), one of the main port of the Roman Empire.
At least: panoramic tour.
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 6
Paestum and Salerno
One day tour
This is an itinerary to discover one of the most beautiful places of Magna Graecia, Paestum, not far from Salerno.
Paestum is an ancient city of Magna Grecia (the southern part of the Italian peninsula for the Ancient Greeks), the ancient Poseidonia, with over 2500 years of existence, still preserves intact the own splendor. Paestum is one of the major archaeological sites in Europe and recognized by UNESCO as one of the world heritage. Visit: the archaeological area + the Museum.
We continue our trip reaching Salerno, one time Etruscan land, then famous in the Middle Ages for the “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, School of Medicine, known throughout Europe and not only. Salerno has a well preserved historical medieval center.
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 7
Capri: A day on the island
The island of Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples, in front of the Sorrento Peninsula.
It is known for its stunning beauty, extraordinary colours of the sea and typical Mediterranean landscapes.
Capri was chosen as a privileged residence by the Roman emperors. Many celebrities have chosen and continue to choose the island for their holidays.
There is so much to see – from the colorful port of Marina Grande to the glamorous Piazzetta where the world’s beautiful people hang out; from the ruins of Emperor Tiberius’ villas to the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the spectacular Via Krupp. You can take the chair lift to the top of Monte Solaro. You can walk along paths leading to incredible rock formations such as the Natural Arch and the Faraglioni. You can marvel at the glimmering blue of the Grotta Azzurra and you can fall in love with Capri just like hundreds and thousands of visitors before you…
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 8
Ischia: A day on the island
Ischia, located at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, is the largest island of the archipelago of Campania. It has a volcanic origin.
The island of Ischia is internationally recognized for its tourist spas, lush nature and picturesque atmosphere.
You can easily reach the island of Ischia taking the ferry from any of the following ports of Naples: Molo Bervello, Calata Porta Massa, Mergellina and Pozzuoli.
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 9
Sorrento Peninsula
The Sorrento Peninsula is one of the main tourist destinations in Italy.
Sorrento makes a good base for exploring the surrounding area: to the south, the best of the peninsula’s unspoilt countryside and, to the east, the Amalfi Coast; to the north, Pompeii and the archaeological sites; offshore, the fabled island of Capri.
Beside its scenic beauty, cultural richness and extraordinary nature, the Sorrento Peninsula is a major tourism destination for food and wine.
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Option 10
The divine Amalfi Coast
Landscapes created by a unique harmony between the sea and the wonderful colours of the villages. The name “Amalfi coast”, from Positano to Vietri, comes from the city of Amalfi, the oldest Maritime Republic of Italy.
We discover the narrow streets, where the colours of the houses are typical of Mediterranean area and we can see the terraces slopes full of lemon trees, vineyards. Along the Amafi Coast many writers, poets, musicians and other famous people at the “Grand Tour Times”, during the’ eighteen century came here to find inspiration. Thanks to the beauty of these places, names such as Ibsen, Wagner, Vidal, Greta Garbo, Kennedy sounded familiar.
TRANSFERS + LUNCH INCLUDED
Details
Tour Type: Luxury tour with private English-speaking guide and private driver. Unforgettable trip. All the best things in Naples and the surrounding area. Inside scoops.
Experience the Difference.
Accommodation: on request. Leading Hotels offers guests the opportunity to experience a destination as never before.
Belmond Hotel Caruso (Ravello), Grand Hotel Vesuvio (Naples), Hotel Il San Pietro (Positano) and Hotel Villa Fraulo (Ravello) occupy one of the most spectacular positions in this area.
Highlights: See the very best of Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast and surrounding area.
Activities: Sightseeing Tour, Arts and Culture, Wine and Dine, Relax.
Planner: When to go to Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast and the surrounding area?
Because it offers activities indoors and out, Naples rate as all-season destination. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, with mild temperatures. Come August, we suggest to stay on the coast. The Amalfi Coast gets very busy in summer, so book ahead, particularly on weekends and in July and August.
Inclusions:
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English speaking official guide.
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Private driver.
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International Airport pickup and drop-off.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Transport by private car (usually Mercedes for 1 to 3 people).
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Dinner or Lunch (if option in Program).
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Admissions to the museums, historical areas, churches.
Price: on request. Prices are calculated individually based on your selection.
Additional Informations:
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
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A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
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