Taste your way along the sunkissed Amalfi Coast with Carol Kirkwood
THE sparkling blue sea, pastelcoloured houses and fragrant lemon groves of the Amalfi Coast will combine to take your breath away. And the coastline between Salerno and Sorrento is certainly one of the most beautiful in Italy – if not the world.
Our exclusive six-day tour takes you to some of the most enchanting locations along this scenic stretch, including Ravello, Positano and Capri.
Making this trip even more special is the company of popular weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who’ll join you for two days of excursions and host a talk and Q&A session at your hotel, sharing insights into her latest book set on the shores of the Amalfi Coast.
You’ll be based at the wonderful Hotel Victoria Maiorino in Cava de’ Tirreni, where you can dine in its tranquil garden.
And a memorable visit to the ancient city of Pompeii and its stunningly preserved buildings is scheduled for a first-hand glimpse at what life was like in the Roman Empire.
You’ll be accompanied by a local expert, who will tell illuminating tales of the terrible fate that befell the citizens in 79AD when the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried their town in layers of deep ash.
The Amalfi Coast is also loved for its delicious produce – from the supremely fresh seafood caught daily in the Tyrrhenian Sea to its iconic sweet lemons.
On this tour you’ll get to savour some of this region’s incredible flavours, with a visit to a lemon garden in Minori, a cheese-tasting session at a family-run mozzarella farm and a trip to a winery at the base of Mount Vesuvius.
REASONS TO BOOK
The ruins of Pompeii: Visit the Unesco World Heritage designated Archaeological Areas of Pompeii with an expert guide in archaeology.
Tranquil hotel: Stay at the welcoming Hotel Victoria Maiorino in Cava de’ Tirreni. This elegant, family-run site is close to the town’s historic centre and just a few miles from Salerno.
Gourmet delights: The Amalfi Coast is famous for its produce, and on this trip you’ll get to experience these flavours: a divine winery tour; a limoncello tasting at a lemon garden; and a visit to a family-run mozzarella farm.
Excursions with Carol Kirkwood: Weather presenter and former Strictly contestant Carol Kirkwood will join you for part of this trip, giving a pre-dinner talk at the hotel, host a Q&A session and accompany you on excursions to Capri, Minori and Positano.
Captivating Capri: Discover this alluring island on a day-trip from Salerno. You’ll visit the stately Villa San Michele in Anacapri, built as the dream home of the Swedish physician Axel Munthe.
Charming Positano: You’ll have time to explore the gloriously colourful town of Positano at your own pace. Perhaps you’ll spend time on one of its famous pebble beaches, such as Spiaggia Grande, and relax under one of its striped parasols.