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LOCAL LIVING AMALFI COAST
Naples . Sorrento . Amalfi
Local Living trips offer a deeper dive into a destination and its culture. Get a taste for Italian life on this one-week trip based in Sorrento, perched on cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples a charming gateway to the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Known for its breathtaking views, vibrant lemon groves, and rich history, Sorrento offers visitors a taste of authentic Italian culture. Just a short drive away, the Amalfi Coast dazzles with picturesque villages like Positano and Amalfi, each boasting colorful buildings and stunning coastal scenery. The island of Capri is the jewel in the Amalfi crown. Together, they create an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking beauty and adventure.
Replete with gorgeous scenery and all the fantastic food and drink you’d expect from this region, you’ll unwind on your organic hillside lemon farm and learn how the famous limoncello liquor is made.
With a local family as your hosts, you'll get an in-depth look at what life at an Italian agriturismo (farmstay) is like.
Explore Sorrento, hike along the stunning coastline, visit the elite island of Capri, and enjoy a stop at Pompeii. Don’t be a tourist in Italy — be a local.
Details
Duration:
7 days / 6 nights
Price:
From $1869 per person sharing
Includes:
Transportation by private van, cycle, boat and on foot
6 nights Sorrento farmstay
Guided experiences as per itinerary
Limoncello tasting and pizza-making experiences
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
Departures:
Please enquire about small group
or private group departure dates
Sustainable/Responsible notes:
This itinerary is a rural farmstay which serves as your base for exploring Naples and the Amalfi Coast, by van, public ferry and on foot.
Accommodation is in small, family-run farmhouse.
Visits to a local limoncello-producing business supports community-based tourism.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Naples
Arrive by 6:00pm. Meet your tour guide and group, and opt to enjoy a Naples specialty - a pizza dinner.
Stay: Hotel Correra 241 or similar
Day 2 Naples - Sorrento
Start the day with a walking tour of Naples led by a migrant to this cosmopolitan city.
Then, visit Pompeii at the foot of Mount Vesuvius which was buried under ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The forum, the baths and many houses remain well preserved and provide a glimpse of what life was like in the first century. In the past months, exciting new areas have been excavated.
Transfer to Sorrento and your home for the week, an organic lemon farm just outside of Sorrento.
Stay: Agriturismo Giardini di Vigliano, or similar (B, D)
Day 3 Sorrento: Orchard Tour & Cooking Lesson
Start off the day with a tour of the agriturismo to learn the history of the property and more about lemon cultivation.
In the afternoon, join a hands-on pizza cooking class with your hosts using fresh ingredients from the neighbors and the farm. Savor a delicious pizza dinner afterward made by you and your group.
Stay: Agriturismo Giardini di Vigliano, or similar (B, D)
Day 4 Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hike
Set off on the beautiful "Path of the Gods" trail that climbs along ridges high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. The outstanding beauty of the Amalfi Coast can only be fully appreciated on foot. Finish the hike in Positano, and enjoy some free time to shop and dine. Return to Sorrento on a scenic public boat ride.
End the day with a limoncello tasting at a local limoncello factory. Southern Italy is known specifically for the giant lemons used to make limoncello. These lemons can easily grow to be larger than one's head; see them in person.
Stay: Agriturismo Giardini di Vigliano, or similar (B, D)
Day 5 Sorrento
Relax with a day of leisure after your hike of yesterday. Stay at the farm, or head into Sorrento to shop and wander. Start at the Piazza Tasso to get a feel for the hustle and bustle of local life. Make your way to the Basilica, shop for handmade goods such as leather, ceramics and lace-work, or stop at one of the lively restaurants around the square for a bite of Neapolitan fare. Then head down to the marinas for some time by the sea.
Stay: Agriturismo Giardini di Vigliano, or similar (B, D)
Day 6 Sorrento: Cruise to Capri
Enjoy a day trip to Capri and enjoy free time to explore. The Island of Capri, nestled in the Bay of Naples, is renowned for its stunning cliffs, vibrant blue waters, and charming villages. Visitors can explore the picturesque town of Anacapri, stroll through lush gardens, and enjoy breathtaking views from the famous Faraglioni rocks, making it a must visit destination. Opt to walk along the trails on the island, go swimming, or brush shoulders with the more well-off island inhabitants at fancy shops.
Perhaps have lunch in Capri town's piazza. The Caprese salad is named after this town, and, of course, there is also locally produced limoncello, made with the island's lemons.
Stay: Agriturismo Giardini di Vigliano, or similar (B, D)
Day 7 Depart
After a last breakfast at your farmstay, you will be transferred to Naples train station by 11:00am.
(B)