Retreat yourself on this unforgettable 7-day holiday break. Get the southern sunshine of Positano and relax in Tuscany.
Spend 3 nights in Sorrento and visit the pearls of the Amalfi Coast plus get the most out of Florence’s wander then escape to a dreamy Tuscany for 2 more nights. Add value to this fantastic once-in-a-lifetime experience with a unique horse ride in Tuscany or a well-deserved treatment at the spa.
Meet your guide in Naples and start your holiday in the South of Italy. As we drive towards our first stop of this adventure, the remarkable ruins of Pompeii, you’ll get to understand what life was like here before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD smothering its inhabitants in hot ash. After the 2h visit, follow your local tour leader to your base in Sorrento for the next 3 nights travelling along the coast with amazing views of the Gulf of Naples. Refresh and get cozy for your first “passeggiata” (a time-honored tradition that involves gentle casual strolling) in the little alley of Sorrento when the sun goes down and the sunset lights color the Bay of Naples.
Start the day with a boat trip to Capri island. In Capri, you will have time to first tour around the island to admire the Grotta Verde (Green Grotto), Punta Carena, (the furthest point of the island), the Faraglioni rocks and all the amazing natural beauties, and once landed to discover the island in complete freedom. Once back to the accommodation you will be taken for a swim in a spectacular natural pool of emerald water set among the ancient Roman ruins with coastal views at the sunset. Spend the evening as you prefer.
Our third day is all for the Amalfi coast and its wonders. A local tour guide & driver will lead you to discover Amalfi and Positano. The panorama from the narrow and windy road of the Amalfi coast will be terrific. During the journey to Amalfi, we will pass by the Islands of Galli, the fishing villages of Furore and Praiano, famous for their crystal-clear seas, the encompassing views and its cathedral located 365m above sea level.
We will stop in the morning in the town of Amalfi, sightseeing and relaxing in one of its sun-filled piazzas, or visiting the large Duomo Cathedral with its brightly colored tiles which are typical of the region. Positano will be the last stop of the day to recharge you for the big last night in Sorrento.
Our private bus will come to pick us up from the accommodation in the morning. We will stop in Naples, this vibrant seaside city that is unique, and renowned for its amazing food, incredible history, and glamorous shopping.
Your tour leader will take you for an orientation walk and will show you the main places of interest including the San Carlo theatre, Plebiscite square, Umberto I ‘s gallery, the old city centre, the Spanish quarters home of Maradona football players,s and lots more. And for the perfect conclusion of this first part, we will end in style with a famous Neapolitan pizza with buffalo mozzarella.
Continue your adventure heading North, jump on the bullet train we booked for you, and finally reach Florence…
Direct yourself towards the accommodation. check-in and meet back your guide in the late afternoon for an orientation walk through the city center where you will fall in love with the art, the local traditions, and the architecture. We will end the tour in one of the busiest streets of Florence renowned for the many bars where to hang out at night. Here we will stop at the bar rated by the locals as the best aperitivo place in town.
Today, check out in the morning and take our private vehicle to the gorgeous Tuscan hills, get out of the city and spend some quality time sightseeing the beautiful countryside, and taste famous Chianti wine. We will depart at 8:45 am and we will tour around Chianti stopping in Monteriggioni, the Medieval Assassin’s creed Castel, Siena, with its UNESCO-listed historic center & at a local winery for a terrific experience with food & wine. Finally, reach your nest in the Tuscan hills for the next 2 days; a country hotel with movie views of cypress trees landscapes and a refreshing outdoor pool.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
A new day in Chianti has just started and you already feel relaxed however your day can only get better. Spend the morning enjoying the sweet life in Tuscany at your own pace. Optionally you can book with our team a cooking course in a Tuscan farm or a 1h horseback ride through the vineyards. You can also choose to spend the afternoon soothing your senses and releasing your thoughts and stress in the SPA resort surrounded by centuries-old olive trees with indoor and outdoor pools heated to 34°, a sauna, Turkish bath, Tuscan aquarium, cold mist and summer storm and herbal tea relax corner. End the day in the restaurant of the resort with a candlelit dinner while overlooking the panorama of the surrounding hills.
Optional activities for the day:
– 4h Cooking course
– 1h horseback ride
– Half day Vespa rental
– SPA Day
– Beauty Treatments at the SPA
Get in touch with our team for more details
Meals included: Breakfast
Check out your accommodation in Chianti in the morning to return back to Florence at 4:00pm. Feel free to store your bags in our office to continue exploring the city in complete freedom or organize your next travels. Arrival time in central Florence 5:00pm. On the last day we leave the travelers free to leave Florence whenever it is best for them and completely free to visit the museums and monuments in full relaxation.
Meals included: Breakfast
Naples train station (Napoli Centrale / Napoli Garibaldi) at 11:30 am. If you depart from Florence or Rome our team can help you organize the transport.
Every Thursdays till Wednesdays from April till the end October.
Bungalows at camping village in Sorrento, Hotels /B&B based in private accommodation in Florence, and Rural Tuscany Hotel.
Good mix of free time and organised activities with our team. Perfect tour for couples or 2 friends looking to experience the South of Italy and relax and fall in love with Tuscany. This holiday package is open to anyone over 39.
