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Amalfi Coast Gems Tour with Positano, Pontone and Ravello

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£115.00

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Meal included

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover one of Italy's most beautiful coastlines on a guided tour
Visit three Amalfi Coast gems – Positano, Pontone and Ravello
Tuck into an authentic local lunch at a family-owned restaurant
Get more of a personal touch with this full day, small group tour
Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of the Amalfi Coast

What to expect

A real feast for the senses awaits you on the Amalfi Coast. In a small group, you'll make your way from village to village by bus, glimpsing the sea at the end of twisting lanes and soaking up the sheer beauty of this world-famous destination. Discover the glamour of Positano and the panorama from lofty Ravello with a hilltop lunch in between. Francesca, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘For me, the real Amalfi Coast is best experienced in the villages perched high above the sea. This is where you can see the magic of these steep mountains covered in lemon groves, tumbling down to the blue waves below.'

This tour features a more personal touch. First up, you'll stop in the cliff-hugging village of Positano, where each house seems to be stacked upon the next. This splendid ensemble of colourful houses clinging to the mountainside is one of Italy's classic sights. After a short tour, enjoy some free time before we set off for lunch in a family-owned restaurant located in the hilltop village of Pontone. Francesa adds, ‘Pontone is one of my favourite places on the Amalfi Coast because it's the oldest village in the region, and it's still so authentic – a little-known gem with epic views.'

And last but not least, you'll head to ravishing Ravello, where your guide will show you around the village with its ornate Duomo dating back to the 11th century and a clutch of sumptuous villas with incredible views along the coast. After your guided tour, you'll have free time to explore.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Lunch

What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring suitable footwear
Subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Bring money for extras or gratuities

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Greta Schönaich
From Germany - September 2024

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Der Besuch in Pontone bzw. das Essen dort könnte man auslassen und die Zeit für dem Besuch in positano oder Ravello nutzen. Da es in Pontone außer dem ...
Anonymous
From Germany - August 2021

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Sehr schön, empfehlenswert, alles super organisiert, besonders Vanessa die Reiseführerin, hatte in 3 Sprachen, alles super im Griff gehabt. Amalfik ...

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