Maritime Republics, came under the rule of nearby Amalfi. It may be less famous than Amalfi, but Praiano, which hosts a series of important traditional festivals and cultural events each year, is just as beautiful. A procession of attractive little white houses lines the road leading from Praiano to the small towns of Furore and Conca dei Marini. The town, situated on extremely impervious terrain, is known for its cuisine which uses the local tomatoes, olive oil, potatoes and mountain herbs to great effect. Just beyond Furore, we come to Conca dei Marini, a shing village known above all for the Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto).
Arrival in the historic town of Amalfi an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Undisputed ruler of the seas in the 12th century, the town’s gradual decline from power has in no way diminished the beauty of its monuments, such as the cathedral: a veritable gothic masterpiece complete with highly decorative façade and impressive height of steps. The immense cathedral doors, made in bronze, were realized in Constantinople in 1065. Whilst wandering through the picturesque lanes of Amalfi, lined with tiny white cottages and shops, it is easy to catch a scent of the “sfusato” lemons which grow in abundance on this stretch of coast and are used to make the area’s highly prized Limoncello liquor.
After the morning panoramic tour on the Amalfi coast we will go to an agricultural / wine estate in the Vesuvius park, where we will have a lunch preceded by a tasting of locally produced wines and a visit to the farm.
At the end departure to Pompeii. Visit with your private guide the luxurious villas and temples, theater and forum of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, destroyed in AD 79 by the Vesuvius eruption. In the lte afternoon return to Sorrento Overnight in Sorrento