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Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
Autumn on the Amalfi Coast
Trip highlights:
- Sorrento - surrounded by lemon groves
- Amalfi - the "Divine Coast"
- Capri - pearl of the Bay of Naples
Amalfi - Capri - Vesuvius - Pompeii
Sorrento and its citrus coast sit on a peninsula with breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples. The rugged Amalfi Coast enchants with dreamy fishing villages. Further highlights await you on this Deluxe coach tour: the much-celebrated Isle of Capri and Pompeii, the Roman city buried by Vesuvius.
Day 1: Switzerland - Castiglion
Travel via the Gotthard through Lombardy into Tuscany. On the drive through the gentle hill country you catch a glimpse of the art capital Florence. Via Montepulciano you reach tonight's overnight stop, Castiglion.
Final boarding points in German-speaking Switzerland are Lucerne, Inseli car park, at 9.15 am, or by arrangement at the Gotthard North service area at 10.00 am.
Day 2: Castiglion - Sorrento
The journey takes you from southern Tuscany around Rome to the Bay of Naples. For centuries Sorrento has been the outstanding destination of northern Europe's longing for Italy. Countless writers and painters have immortalised this magical place in words and pictures. The town lies picturesquely surrounded by lemon groves on the edge of steeply falling cliffs and offers a fantastic view of the bay, Vesuvius and the island of Ischia. The old town with its churches and historic palaces is well worth seeing. A popular meeting point is the beautiful seafront promenade. The peninsula is known for its large lemons. Typical Sorrento products are made from exactly these "Limoni": Limoncello, a delicious lemon liqueur, and lemon chocolate. Countless colourful ceramic items decorated with lemon motifs, as well as lemon-scented soap, are also made here.
Day 3: Isle of Capri
(Optional excursion) "When the red sun sinks into the sea off Capri...." - follow the schmaltzy tune by Rudi Schuricke and join the day trip to the world-famous island, the pearl of the Bay of Naples. It will captivate you. The ferry takes you across, and from Capri's harbour you make your way to the Piazzetta, the heart of Capri. A guided tour shows you the island's beauties, including the Gardens of Augustus. From there you enjoy a unique view of the Faraglioni rocks and the impressive Bay of Naples. In the evening, return to the mainland and to the hotel.
Day 4: Amalfi Coast
Full-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast, arguably the most beautiful stretch of coastline in Italy. Sheer cliffs with bizarre shapes and deep gorges define this region, with the towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. The villages cling to the slopes like swallows' nests, with few roads but many steep stepped lanes. A longer stop in Amalfi is planned for a town tour and time to stroll. The old town is a labyrinth of churches, towers, narrow lanes and squares. The main attraction is Piazza Duomo, a true gem dominated by the cathedral.
Day 5: Pompeii - Vesuvius
(Optional excursion) Excursion to Pompeii. Guided visit of the city buried in antiquity during the great eruption of Vesuvius. The scale of the ruins and the idyllic landscape give a magnificent impression of how the Roman city must have looked in the imperial era. Pompeii is unique because nowhere else in the world can the ruins of a fully preserved ancient city be viewed so up close. On the way back, make a detour to the 1,277-metre active volcano Vesuvius, which dominates the landscape of the Naples region. Its summit is completely bare, while the lower lava slopes are densely covered with pines, broom and flowers. A footpath (20 minutes) leads up to the crater, from where you enjoy a graceful view over the Bay of Naples.
Day 6: Sorrento - Marina di Bibbona
You leave the peninsula and the Bay of Naples and drive around Rome along the Tyrrhenian Sea to Marina di Bibbona in Tuscany.
Day 7: Marina di Bibbona - Switzerland
On the way back to Switzerland you pass Parma and Milan and travel via the Gotthard route to your drop-off points.
The elegant 4* Hotel Isabella (official national classification) lies in the heart of the Sorrento peninsula, in a quiet location with a fantastic view of the sea. The hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the beach and the old town. This hotel will pamper you with its modern design. The comfortable rooms are equipped with a bathroom with bath or shower/WC, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar and air conditioning. Equivalent hotels in case of unavailability.
Included services
- Travel in a Deluxe coach
- Accommodation in quality 4* hotels, basic double rooms
- 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 1x B&B (room/breakfast buffet)
- Excursions as per programme
- Local tour guide from day 2 to day 6
- Base hotel for 4 nights
- EUROBUS audio system §
Deluxe coach
33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.
- 33 wide, adjustable leather armchair seats
- Spacious three-seat rows with generous legroom
- Seat belts at every seat
- Fold-down table at every seat, adjustable footrests
- 220-volt socket at every seat *
- Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge / coffee machine
- Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
- Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe (from 2018)
33 fine leather seats – only 3 instead of the usual 4 seats per row – offer plenty of room. Enjoy the generous legroom and a level of luxury that leaves nothing to be desired. The exclusive ambience will win you over.
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