Welcome to Salerno
Salerno may initially seem like a bland big city, but the place has a charming, if gritty, individuality, especially around its ostensibly tatty centro storico (historic centre), where medieval churches and neighbourhood trattorias echo with the addictive bustle of southern Italy. The city has invested in various urban-regeneration programs centred on this historic neighbourhood, which features a tree-lined seafront promenade widely considered to be one of the cheeriest and most attractive in Italy.
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Small Group Tour Amalfi Coast Experience
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Porto napoliOne of the pick-up points including, Porto di Salerno, Porto di Sorrento, Porto di Amalfi, Porto di Positano Also picks up at the following hotels:Mercure Napoli Angioino Centro, Via Agostino Depretis 123, 80133, Naples ItalyHoliday Inn Nola - Naples Vulcano Buono, via Bosco Fangone, 80035, Nola ItalyRoyal Continental Hotel, Via Partenope 38/44, 80121, Naples ItalyPalazzo Giordano Bruno, Strada Statale 7 bis 321, 80035, Nola ItalyRenaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo, Via Ponte di Tappia 25, 80133, Naples ItalyHotel San Pietro, Via San Pietro Ad Aram 18, 80139, Naples ItalyGrand Hotel Vesuvio, Via Partenope 45, 80121, Naples ItalyGrand Hotel Santa Lucia, Via Partenope 46, 80121, Naples ItalyStop At: Piazza Tasso, Sorrento, Province of Naples, CampaniaEnjoy a walk in the center of Sorrento on your own. Your driver will drop you off and pick you up right in the main square, Piazza Tasso, where the historic center begins.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Positano Paradise Lounge Bar, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaEnjoy the pictoresque town of Positano for 1 hour, walking on your own through its narrow shopping streets.Duration: 1 hourPass By: Valle dei Mulini, Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaDrive along the narrow road of the Amalfi coast and take beautiful aerial photos or ask your driver to stop wherever possible.
Amalfi Coast Tour from Rome with Cruise and Limoncello Tasting
Meet your guide in early morning at the Roma Termini railway station and head out to enjoy the very best of the Amalfi Coast without having to worry about the logistics. From the winding streets of quaint, cliffside towns, to sparkling blue waters and picturesque hilltop farms you’ll see, touch, taste, and experience this incredible region like never before. The day starts in Rome where you’ll catch a high speed train to Naples with an intimate group of no more than 15 fellow travelers and an expert tour leader. From there you’ll hop on a private, air-conditioned bus that will wind its way up into the narrow roads of the Amalfi Coast. Your first stop is Positano, a small fishing town that has long been the holiday destination of choice for VIPs, from the Romantic poets of the 19th century to today’s Hollywood stars. After an orientation Walk with your guide through Positano you’ll have two hours of free time in which you can browse the boutiques filled with world-famous beachwear, have leather sandals made to fit your feet and/or enjoy a relaxing lunch of local delicacies at a seaside cafe. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit too, there’s nothing nicer on a summer’s day than a dip in the sea. Next you’ll board a boat for a 30-minute ride down the coast to Amalfi town. Along the way you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the dramatic coastline as it rises out of the sea in soaring cliffs. At Amalfi you’ll head up one of those cliffs to a lovely lemon orchard where you’ll enjoy a tasting of one of the region’s most beloved products, the sweet, tangy liqueur called limoncello. The farm is perched above the town and offers stunning views out to sea. After the tasting you’ll have an hour to explore the town and, if you enjoyed your tasting, buy some limoncello. To end the day you’ll hop back on the boat for a 40-minute cruise to Salerno where you’ll catch the train back to Rome.
Salerno to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi Private Shore Excursion
On this private Salerno shore excursion to the Amalfi Coast, you can spend as little or as much time as you’d like in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Vietri sul Mare – world-famous for their charm, colorful architecture and stunning Mediterranean views.The charm of The villages along the Amalfi Coast lies not only in the towns themselves, but also in their history and their rich legacy of fine churches, villas and monasteries. You’ll travel through these towns on a day trip in a private car, and you can tell your driver how long you wish to stay in each place.SorrentoWith its cliff-top position overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, bustling port, picturesque bays and panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast and surrounding hills, Sorrento has been a favorite resort since Roman times.PositanoPositano sits in a splendid panoramic position on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline. Its enchanting town center of delightful, pastel-hued houses surrounds the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta. Its laneways are lined with quaint, colorful shops and its numerous beaches are world-famous.AmalfiAmalfi's typically Mediterranean architecture, made up of lanes and characteristic white houses piled one on top of the other, makes it one of Italy's most beloved resort towns.Vietri sul MareMeaning Vietri on the Sea, Vietri sul Mare is a beautiful coastal town that is a must-visit spot for anyone sightseeing the Amalfi coast. Vietri is celebrated for its famous ceramic handcrafts, that have been made in the town since the XV century.Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Salerno port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Private Day Trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Pompeii - Archaeological Area., Pompeii, Province of Naples, CampaniaSimply the best preserved Ancient Roman Town. Marvel and frescoes and mosaics still on place! We do recommend our optional private guided walking tour to make the best of your time.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Centro Storico Ravello, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaIf selected on tour, it makes a good pair with Amalfi in terms of distance and traveling time - Ravello is a lovely resort town with some stunning views. If you wish you can decide to visit on own its wonderful Duomo or the beautiful Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo with their spectacular gardens. Or simply sit down at one of the lovely cafés in the Town square and watch the world go by. Great opportunities for local ceramic shopping if you wish.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Chiostro di San Francesco, Sorrento, Province of Naples, CampaniaIf selected on tour - Sorrento would be our recommendation when visiting Positano, in terms of distance and traveling time. Sorrento is an ancient town located on a stunning cliff. In the Old Sorrento there is a great outdoor pedestrain market area where you will find the best opportunities on the coast for eating and shopping.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Fontana sant'Andrea, Amalfi, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaIf selected on tour - it makes a good pair with Ravello in terms of distance and traveling time. Amalfi was once the glorious capital of the Amalfi Coast. Today it is a vibrant town where you can enjoy some free time for visiting and/or shopping and/or checking the beach out.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Fornillo, Positano, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaIf selected on tour - it makes a good pair with Sorrento in terms of distance and traveling time.Positano is the best known resort town of the Amalfi Coast. The views from the Amalfi Drive down to Positano are just unforgettable. You can stop there and enjoy on own the pedestrian area full of lovely shops: art galleries, ceramic and sandal workshop, Positano-style linen fashion. Or also you can decide to walk down to the beach to check the Mediterranean Sea!Duration: 1 hourStop At: Torre di Cetara, Cetara, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaIf selected on tour with your driver - Cetara makes a good pair with Amalfi or Ravello. Cetara is on a a few places off-the-beaten track on the Amalfi Coast. You can take some time on own to explore the village, check the little beach and browse the shops. There are nice little restaurants as well. If you would be interested you can also ask your driver to stop by one the traditional workshop that produce the famous fish sauce called "colatura di alici". If you wish to visit to Old Tower let us know so we can reserve double check the availability.Duration: 1 hour
Salerno and Paestum Day Tour from Sorrento
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Duomo di Salerno, Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, CampaniaSalerno used to be the capital of a little Norman kingdom in the 11th century, and it was the Normans who founded the first medical school in Europe here. There is time for shopping in the old quarters, or to visit the magnificent cathedral with its lovely mosaics, and crypt containing the relics of St. Matthew.Then we drive south to the Sele Valley and Paestum to visit the well preserved Greek Doric temples. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Templi Greci di Paestum, Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum, Province of Salerno, CampaniaThe Greeks founded the town which was later occupied by the Romans,but flooding which led to malaria, forced the inhabitants to abandon the area in the 8th century. In the 1930's the land was reclaimed, and the valley is now one of the most fertile farming areas in Italy.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Paestum, Capaccio-Paestum, Province of Salerno, CampaniaFree time for lunch before the visit of the temples and nearby museum. Return to Sorrento in late afternoon. Duration: 30 minutes
Amalfi Coast, Positano Boat, Swim, Snorkel Tour from Sorrento
Be collected from your Sorrento hotel in mid-morning and travel approximately 15-minutes by air-conditioned car or mini-van to the Massa Lubrense port where you'll board your boat and set your sights toward Amalfi. Once onboard you'll start a cruise around the bay of Salerno toward Amalfi admiring the beautiful landscape of the Amalfi Coast along the way. Enjoy a stop at the famous Li Galli island to do some swimming before proceeding to the port of Amalfi where you’ll have free time to relax and explore this beautiful town. The next stop will be Positano, where you'll have the chance to spend some free time strolling around its narrow streets. You'll also enjoy a light lunch including drinks onboard.Climb back aboard your boat and cruise back to Massa Lubrense port to be dropped off at your accommodations at approximately 6pm.