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In the Shadow of Vesuvius - a Family Holiday in Italy - 2010/11 Itinerary

8 days - from $1290

• Travel through a land of astonishing beauty & amazing sites
• Try your hand at making a pizza
• Visit a buffalo farm

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Sorrento & Vesuvius
Our tour includes Sorrento, dramatically positioned on a cliff-top position above the Bay of Naples. We are based in a family friendly hotel on Sorrento Peninsula, a short bus or train ride into the main town which makes a great base to take the short walk up to the crater rim of Vesuvius itself for a peep inside and some superb views right across the bay of Naples!


Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast
One of the highlights is our time at Pompeii, an affluent Roman city frozen in time. Once home to 15,000 citizens, these remains are a true archaeological wonder - a ghostly photograph of the instant when, in 79AD, an entire community was overcome by a blanket of scorching ash. Much of this unique site is preserved virtually intact, from the roadside 'fast-food' taverns, to the many palaces and ornamental courtyards; the plaster casts of the victims and animals gasping for breath add to the eeriness. From our base in the Sorrento Peninsula we drive the short distance to one of the most celebrated stretches of the Mediterranean, the Amalfi Coast. The landscape is ideal for some gentle hikes along this rocky and lush shoreline. We visit a local Agriturismo to see how some local produce is made. The afternoon is spent making pizza or pasta so it's time to become Jamie Oliver for the day, especially as Mum and Dad will be eating your creation afterwards!


Capri & Buffalo's!
Next we journey to the island of Capri, an artist's haven. We take a cruise around the island (or visit the delightful Villa San Michele with its eccentric museum if the boat trip is not running), as well as enjoying some free time to discover the delights of this island. We then visit a buffalo farm to see how mozzarella cheese is made and try the produce as well as seeing the buffaloes themselves and experiencing a working farm in action.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Naples and transfer to the Sorrento Peninsula. Day 2 Pompeii We first visit Roman Pompeii, a ghostly photograph of the instant when, in 79AD, an entire city was overcome by a blanket of scorching ash. We also walk to the crater of Vesuvius for a peep inside and superb views right across the bay of Naples. Day 3 Pizza making The day starts with a countryside tour of the Sorrento Peninsula with gentle walks along this rocky and lush shoreline. Then to a Agriturismo to watch how local produce is made and finally it is time to make your own pizza. Day 4 Capri We take the boat to Capri and then cruise around the island (or visit Villa San Michele) with the afternoon free to explore and discover. Day 5 Maiori We drive to Maiori via a stop to admire the views across Positano. The afternoon is free for time on the beach, which is the longest on the Amalfi Coast. Day 6 Paestum We visit a buffalo farm to see how mozzarella cheese is made before discovering the magnificent Greek ruins of Paestum. Day 7 Amalfi Amalfi is a long established maritime centre and boasts an impressive 11th Century cathedral which dominates the town. There is a choice in the afternoon of exploring Ravello, visiting a paper mill or walking other coastal trails. Day 8 Drive to Naples where tour ends.

Accommodations: 7nts hotel; 7 breakfasts included and pizza or pasta made by the children!
Transport: Bus/Train/Ferry/Jetfoil.
Comment: We use local and charter buses and ferries or jetfoils which interconnect the islands and ports. We witness the amazing site of Pompeii and ascend to the crater rim of Vesuvius. There is time for day walks (catering for all abilities) and also to relax.
Group: Approx. 18 to 20.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver and local guides.
Trip Reference: FNA2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
23 Oct 1030 Oct 10$1290$1290 0
16 Apr 1123 Apr 11$1380$1380 0
28 May 1104 Jun 11$1380$1380 0
13 Aug 1120 Aug 11$1380$1380 0
20 Aug 1127 Aug 11$1380$1380 0
22 Oct 1129 Oct 11$1380$1380 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.