Aragonese Castle , Ischia Island Amalfi Cathedral , Amalfi
DAY 9 • Visit Mortella Gardens • Optional winery visit & dinner
Visit Mortella Gardens , routinely ranked among the top gardens in Italy and all of Europe . In addition to boasting an enormous variety of tropical , Mediterranean , and rare plants , the garden is also brimming with fountains and evocative architectural features , and offers sweeping views of Ischia and the Bay of Naples . After our visit concludes , we ’ ll stop in Lacco Ameno , where we ’ ll enjoy a lunch of local street foods . This evening , you might choose to savor even more of the local flavors during an optional tour to a winery .
Meals : B , L | Hotel on Ischia Island
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
DAY 10 • Ferry to Naples • Overland to the Amalfi Coast
We ’ ll make our way back to Naples via ferry , then travel overland to the legendary Amalfi Coast .
Meals : B , L | Hotel on the Amalfi Coast
DAY 11 • Explore Amalfi Embark on a walking tour of the Amalfi Coast . As we stroll , we ’ ll learn the stories behind what is perhaps Italy ’ s most beautiful coastline — a UNESCO World Heritage Site richly imbued with centuries-old charm . Then , set off on a boat ride along the ruggedly
stunning shoreline , decorated by colorful fishing boats , wondrous rock formations , and villages whose buildings happily cling to the cliffs and seem to tumble toward the sea .
Meals : B , D | Hotel on the Amalfi Coast
DAY 12 • Explore Scala • Hike to Ravello • Visit Villa Rufolo
Discover Scala , the oldest village on the Amalfi Coast . This lesser-known locale boasts all the charm of neighboring Positano and Amalfi , but has maintained a more laidback authenticity . Then , set off on foot for nearby Ravello , a beacon of art , culture , and tranquil sophistication on the Amalfi Coast — as we ’ ll discover during a visit to the gardens of Villa Rufolo .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel on the Amalfi Coast
DAY 13 • Overland to Naples • Return to U . S . or begin post-trip extension
Transfer to the airport in Naples for your flight home , or begin your Puglia : Vieste & Bari post-trip extension .
Meals : B
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On Day 9 , explore a huge variety of tropical , Mediterranean , and rare plants at Mortella Gardens , one of the top-rated gardens in Italy and all of Europe .
140 Italy ’ s Coastal Charms : Naples , Ischia Island & the Amalfi Coast