As is true of the rest of the Amalfi Coast, this city boasts beautiful vistas, charming open-air cafés and captivating landmarks with historic roots. Un ejemplo es la Catedral de Salerno, una visita obligada para los amantes del arte, la historia y la arquitectura. This Italian cathedral showcases an impressive design, powerful frescoes and melodious mosaics spanning the centuries as far back as the 11th century, when it was built by the Normans.
Enjoy the freedom of exploring Positano and the town of Amalfi on your own, an experience that beautifully complements a guided walk through the excavated ruins of Herculaneum and a hands-on cooking class.
Aviso: This program includes walking for up to 2 hours over uneven ground at the ruins of Herculaneum, climbing steps and strolling the winding, hilly, terraced streets of Positano and Amalfi. Therefore, it is not recommended for guests who require the use of a wheelchair, walker or cane.
DAY 1 – 23 de abril de 2025
After disembarking the ship in Salerno, you will travel towards Herculaneum, a summer resort for ancient Romans who appreciated its position overlooking the Bay of Naples. Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It too was buried beneath mud and volcanic ash for centuries, until excavations began in the mid-18th century. As you walk among the remains that have been unearthed, you will see houses, shops, baths and even personal effects, some of them preserved intact.
You will then make a rest stop at a nearby factory where you can freshen up as well as watch cameos being made.
Continuing on, you will soon reach Cantine del Vesuvio, a family-owned winery whose vineyards blanket the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic soil is exceptionally fertile as you will discover while walking through the estate’s organic garden.
Seeing the garden up-close will provide an excellent introduction to the hands-on cooking class that follows as you will prepare the dishes with ingredients fresh-picked from the garden, such as Piennolo heirloom tomatoes. Other ingredients such as lemons will be locally sourced.
After dining on the delectable lunch, you will drive along the awe-inspiring dramatic Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In time, you will stop in Positano, a former fishing village that has become a retreat for the wealthy and certainly one of the most famous towns along the Amalfi Coast.
Once you have checked into the boutique Hotel Poseidon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. You will enjoy complete access to the hotel’s L’Onda spa (services are an additional charge), the outdoor pool, restaurant and Il Tridende cocktail bar. The latter is a fine place for a romantic moment while watching the sunset. If you wish to explore further, Positano becomes even more magical at night.
DAY 2 - 24 de abril de 2025
Following breakfast at the hotel, either meet your guide for a walking tour of the town or enjoy a morning of free time to do whatever you wish. You may do nothing more ambitious than sit on the terrace with a cappuccino and crispy fogliatella pastry or head into Positano to wander about on your own.
By mid-day, you will depart for the town of Amalfi, following the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site hailed for its physical beauty and biodiversity. The narrow road winds along the rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, with each twist and turn offering new and breathtaking vistas of the Italian Riviera.
Upon arriving in the town of Amalfi, you will have free time to shop, dine or visit landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, which characterized by a striped Byzantine façade.
Afterwards, you will drive to Salerno to re-board the ship.
Land Program Step by Step
el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
DÍA 1
8:00am Disembark in Salerno, meet local guide and depart for Herculaneum
9:15am Arrive and visit the archeological site Herculaneum
11:15am Rest stop at a cameo craft shop and continue to Mt. Vesuvius
12:00pm Hands-on cooking class and lunch at Cantine del Vesuvio
4:00pm Drive to your hotel in Positano
5:45pm Check-in at your hotel
Evening at leisure and dinner on your own
Overnight at Hotel Poseidon or similar hotel
DÍA 2
8:30am Breakfast at your hotel
9:30am Meet your guide for a walking tour of Positano or free time
12:30pm Depart for the town of Amalfi following the Amalfi coastline
1:30pm Visit the town of Amalfi with free time to browse further
4:30pm Drive to Salerno
5:45pm Approximate return to the port of Salerno
Pronóstico del tiempo
Average daytime temperature in April is 67 F / 19 C
Qué debe traer
Comfortable walking shoes, light jacket for the evening, hat, sunscreen, camera, bathing suit, charger and an umbrella.
Moneda Local
Euro
Electricidad
220 voltios. Bring a universal travel adaptor for electric equipment.
Equipaje
One overnight bag per person.
Requisitos de Documentación y Visa
A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.
Hotel
Hotel Poseidon
Address Via Pasitea 148
Teléfono: +39 089811111
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•One night at the Hotel Poseidon or similar (Superior room) including breakfast
•English speaking escort throughout
•Cooking class with lunch on Day 1
•Entry to Herculaneum
El Programa No Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
• Propinas para los choferes y los guías
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Lunch on both days
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.
Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.
