Welcome to Flavors of the Amalfi Coast, a Ciao Laura exclusive
Through hard-work and a lot of research, we have carefully constructed an amazing cooking and wine vacation along the Amalfi Coast that has been a long time in the making!
This tour is one of a kind and not offered by anyone else. All tours and cooking lessons are hand-selected and created by Laura, especially for you.
Itinerary for the week:
Sunday
Private transfer from the Napoli Airport or Train Station to your
hotel accommodations in Amalfi.
Welcome to Amalfi! Upon arrival, your driver will provide a list of dinner recommendations and locations of interest in Amalfi and the surrounding area.
Time to relax, settle into your accommodations located near the center of Amalfi.
Dinner on your own in Amalfi.
Breakfast in the hotel/B & B
Pickup at 9:45 am and private transfer to Ravello for your first cooking lesson with the world famous Mamma Agata and her Hidden Treasure!
Upon completion of your cooking lesson, you will join fellow students for a lunch on the patio overlooking Ravello.
Free time to enjoy Mamma's beautiful lemon gardens and explore Ravello before your private transfer back to Amalfi.
Monday evening
Free time to explore Amalfi or one of the other beautiful areas on your own. Dinner on your own; however, we doubt you will want to eat after such a HUGE afternoon feast!
Tuesday
Breakfast in the hotel/B & B
Free day to explore Amalfi, including the famous Duomo, go shopping, sit by the beach or visit to one of the local paper making shops in the area.
Evening on your own - we suggest exploring one of the cities along the breathtaking coast, such as Positano or Praiano!
Wednesday
Breakfast in the hotel/B & B
8:30 am Pickup in Amalfi for a full day excursion to famous Avellino wineries for vineyard & cellar tours, wine tastings and traditional Neapolitan style lunch. Visits include a cellar tour at the famous Mastrobernadino wineries and a tour and tasting of the Top wines to include a gourmet lunch at the famous Feudi di San Gregorio wineries.
Late afternoon/early evening - Private transfer back to Amalfi and dinner on your own in Amalfi
Thursday
Breakfast in the hotel/B & B
8:30 am Pickup for a full day excursion to Pompeii & either Herculaneum or Vesuvius
9:30 am - Guided tour of Pompeii
12:00 pm - Free time for lunch in Pompeii (lunch not included)
1:00 pm - Transfer to Herculaneum or Vesuvius* for a visit and tour of the ruins
Private transfer back to Amalfi, enjoying the breathtaking sights of the Amalfi Coast along the way.
6 pm - Private transfer to Ravello for a personal wine tasting with Gennaro.
Gennaro is the most knowledgeable sommelier along the Amalfi Coast and he will introduce you to the varietals of the region.
This fantastic excursion includes a wine tasting paired with a wonderful selection of typical salami and cheeses of the region, served with organic honey and homemade marmalade. And if that wasn't enough to please your palette, the chef will prepare a traditional Neapolitan dish especially for you that includes freshly baked farm bread, olive oil and olives from the garden.
11 pm - Private transfer back to your hotel/B & B
Friday
8:30 am - Private transfer to Sorrento for a hands-on cooking lesson in the heart of Sorrento with a lovely family where you will introduced to authentic flavors of the area, including a visit to the families private wine cellar.
2:00 pm - Free time to explore Sorrento on foot before your private transfer back to Amalfi at 5 pm
Saturday
Breakfast and departure. Private transfer back to Napoli Train Station or Airport.
Ciao ciao to Amalfi!
Pricing
2200 Euro per person
Minimum of 2
Availability
This tour is also available to those who wish to rent their own villa or hotel room. If you wish to provide your own accommodations, please let us know and we will send you a special price less our hotel.
Due to the popularity of this program, the days of the week for your above excursions may vary slightly based on availability at the time of booking; however, we will do our best to stick to the above itinerary as closely as possible and all excursions listed in the program will be included in your weekly program. Tour package can commence on another day of the week, based on availability.
This package Includes the following:
Not included:
Dinner and all meals not listed in the above itinerary. Tips and gratuities. Travel insurance, however you must either show proof of travel insurance or sign a waiver that you have declined travel insurance before this trip is confirmed.
Testimonials
Hello, Laura - Well, THAT was the trip of a lifetime!
I don't have adequate words to tell you what a truly marvellous time we had. And the people you assembled as part of the package . . . . stupendous indeed! Massimo, Chiara, Gennaro, Mamma Agata, Lucia, the family hospitality in Sorrento, and the staff at B & B were all gems. The itinerary itself, was a great balance of structure, suggestions, and free time to explore the breathtaking suroundings. Great job on your part.
Again, my sincere thanks for all your planning and care with our trip. We will remember it always.
Cheers! Colleen in Canada
* IMPORTANT NOTE - Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculeum are not handicap accessible and can be difficult to maneuver for those persons with limited mobility. If you fit this description, please let us know and we will be happy to make alternative suggestions to your itinerary, such as a day trip to Napoli, including a visit to the Archaeological Museum and lunch at a famous pizzeria
For those travelers wishing to partake in a tour of Pompeii, Herculeum or Vesuvius, the following clothing items are suggested for this visit:
- Walking shoes with rubber soles or hiking boots (not flip flops or sandals!)
- Layered clothing due to the changes in weather conditions;
- Water bottle;
- Waterproof jacket (check your weather before departure)
- Suntan lotion and a hat during hot and sunny times of year to avoid sunburn
DEPOSIT
Upon confirmation of availability, a deposit of 30% and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation.
Final payment is due in full 60 days before your arrival date. If you are booking this class within 60 days of arrival, payment is due in full at time of booking to confirm your placement in the program. We will also need a credit card number to reserve your hotel room to cover incidentals and other personal expenses at your hotel during your trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel your trip at least 45 days prior to your date of arrival, a 50% refund of deposit will be made (less a $50 per person, non-refundable booking fee). If less than 45 days, no refund will be made for any reason. This is non-negotiable.
Should the school need to cancel your program/trip, a full refund, less a $50 per person, non-refundable booking fee, will be made to each client.
Ciao Laura, LLC reserves the right to alter its programs at any time due weather or other unforeseeable occurrences. In this case, we will work with the client to provide alternative arrangements; however, there are no guarantees. No refund or make-up classes will be provided to students who miss their scheduled classes due to illness or other reason.
Travel insurance is highly recommended
