WALKING & HIKING
ROME
DAY 1 A scenic boat ride transports you to Ischia, a volcanic island renowned for its thermal springs •Visit historic Castello Aragonese • Enjoy an aperitivo at our welcome reception. » Botania Relais & Spa - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Experience alluring Capri and its hidden coves • The island’s limestone peaks, flower-lined lanes and picturesque panoramas have captivated visitors for centuries • Hike to the isle’s highest point atop Monte Solaro and savor a superb vista of the iconic Faraglioni sea stacks • Walk through Villa San Michele and its gardens, called “the most fantastic beauty” by writer Henry James • Walk the idyllic town of Capri and hike its stunning coastline • From our hotel 1,000 feet above the sea, sip limoncello and drink in views of Capri. » Hotel Caesar Augustus - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Zip across the water by private motorboat to Positano, where pastel-colored villas cling to steep cliffs • Explore the town’s charming shops and chic cafés, perhaps stopping to gaze up at the majolica-covered dome of Santa Maria Assunta church • Boat along the magical Costiera Amalfitana, a World Heritage site • Walk through Ravello, known as the “aristocrat of the Amalfi Coast” • Learn the secrets of the region’s cuisine in a festive cooking class • Discover Amalfi’s ancient archways and grand cathedral with a local expert • Walk past gurgling streams through groves of chestnut, pine and olive trees. » Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel - Premiere Fragrant lemon trees, azure waters and pebbly beaches. Gelato stands. Chic cafés. Secret hiking paths and decadent villas. Six superb days in the realm of Italy’s elite. The Sorrentine Peninsula & Idyllic Capri Island ITALY’S AMALFI COAST
ITALY
Naples
Ischia
Bay of Naples
Ravello
Amalfi
Positano
Tyrrhenian Sea
Monte Solaro
Capri
6 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere Hotels $9,499 to $11,299 / person double occ. Casual & Premiere $5,199 to $5,599 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for
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