From Sorrento, take
arguably the most breathtakingly beautiful drive in all of Europe.
Zig-zag your way along the spectacularly winding cliff top road, dotted
with the picturesque towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello.
Visit the magnificent
Cathedral in Amalfi. The crypt here houses the remains of Saint Andrew,
the patron saint of Scotland and Amalfi. Walk through the Villa Rufolo,
whose panoramic garden inspired musician Wagner to compose some of his
greatest works
Discover the natural
beauty of the villages of the Amalfi Coast on this leisurely
sightseeing tour.
Itinerary:
The tour starts from
Piazza Lauro at 0755h (7.55am). Accompanied by a guide you will board a
coach for a beautiful drive along the Amalfi coast to Positano, Amalfi
and Ravello.
Your first stop is
Amalfi, beautifully situated on limestone cliffs, overlooking the Gulf
of Salerno. Its name is derived from the nymph, Amalfi, loved by
Hercules. Amalfi's incredible cathedral, sitting atop a wide flight of
steps, dominates the entire square and is the town's centrepiece.
Housed in the magnificent Cathedral are the remains of Saint Andrew,
the Patron Saint of Amalfi and of Scotland.
Continue to Ravello,
one of the most attractive destinations on the Amalfi Coast. Most of
Ravello’s monuments date back to the 11th to 13th centuries,
when Arab-Sicilian art reached its peak. The magnificent Villa Rufolo
functioned as a watch tower in ancient times and its panoramic garden
was the setting for many of the works by Richard Wagner. You can wander
through the tropical plants and enjoy fabulous views of the coastline
in this beautiful garden.
At the end of the tour
you will be driven back to Sorrento. You will be dropped off at the
Piazza Lauro around 1600h (4pm).
Inclusions:
- Round trip
transportation
- Services
of an English-speaking guide
Exclusions:
- Lunch
- Entrance
fees
- Hotel Pick
up and Drop off
Additional
Info:
- Entrance
fees to Villa Rufolo in Amalfi– € 4.00 per person
(Payment on the day).
- The
confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s
contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They
will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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