Unique in the world for its natural beauty, hill-top villages, breath-taking views, colors and characteristics, the Amalfi coast stretches along the southern side of Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula. The southern side of the peninsula is dotted with picturesque villages and towns clinging giddily to cliffs, stunning beachside resorts cascading down the hill to the water's edge, and pretty harbors with bobbing fishing boats. With beautifully kept gardens and terraces, narrow pebbled streets and endless steps, lemon trees, grape and olive vines all surrounded by steep rugged mountain cliffs, the Amalfi coast offers one stunning view after the next.
Built on cliffs above the glittering Bay of Naples, Sorrento is a maze of tiny alleys and quiet side streets. The picturesque town offers a delectable variety of dining, excellent hiking, stunning views, luxury hotels, quaint street cafes and an appealing medieval charm. Discover cliff-top paths, breathtaking sunsets and the sweet fragrance from the numerous orange and lemon groves.
Positioned at the center of the gulf is charmingly beautiful Positano, with houses and villas built on terraces stacked vertically on the cliff side. Immersed in a spectacular landscape, Positano’s classy reputation has drawn writers, painters, actors, filmmakers and tourist alike seeking its tranquility and beauty.
Nicknamed “the pearl of the Mediterranean,” Capri has been a destination of the rich and famous for thousands of years. Set in a deep blue sea just off the Sorrentine Peninsula, the island boasts a rugged landscape surrounded by hidden coves, jagged cliffs, underwater grottos, dramatic swimming as well as a glamorous jet-set atmosphere.
Picture-perfect Amalfi lies nestled between the jagged mountains and the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The stunning ninth century Duomo di Sant'Andrea is one of the town's greatest attractions which dominates the central piazza, standing high at the top of a long flight of steps. With its narrow alleyways, charming cliff side houses and beautiful views, Amalfi is a stunning seaside town that is not to be missed.
> Private Tour to Pompeii
On a fateful summer's day in 79AD, Mt Vesuvius erupted, spewing volcanic ash over the village of Pompeii. Unaware of the imminent danger, most people continued on with their daily lives and as a result the entire town and around 20,000 of its inhabitants were buried under tons of ash and pumice.
Almost 2,000 years later, you have the opportunity to explore the preserved ruins of this famous disaster. Your guide will show you fascinating places such as The Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare and Vetti's House with its beautiful frescos.
> Private Tour to Herculaneum
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed along with Pompei in 79 AD, and rediscovered in 1709.
It was a residential town without Pompei's commercial importance, surrounded by the villas of the wealthy Romans. When the catastrophe of 79 AD occurred Herculaneum was submerged under a torrent of mud and lava that hardened into a soft tufa (a kind of course rock) that preserved many of the timber features and household objects which can be seen today. A large portion of the old Herculaneum is still buried under the modern town and even today excavations are going on to discover what treasures lie buried under the rock, to the extent that some families are being re-housed so work can continue.
