Afternoon arrival at hotel in
Ravello. Check-in and free time before dinner and a short briefing
regarding the next day's walk. Concert at Villa Rufolo at 9.30 p.m..
Day 2.
Sunday -Ravello
Breakfast. Departure at 10.00 a.m. for a guided walk through the alleys
and narrow streets, discovering the medieval quarters of Ravello. We'll
visit the Church of San Giovanni Del Toro,which has a characteristic
little square, and then proceed on to Piazza Fontana, returning then to
the main square for a guided visit of Villa Rufolo, the venue of the
Wagnerian Music Concerts, which has breathtaking views over the Amalfi
Coast. ( time 3hrs 40 mins. Level Easy. Clear paths.)
Day 3.
Monday -Scala to Amalfi.
A walk that will take you down the picturesque Roman footpath known as
Via Fiume (River Street),that leads from Ravello to Atrani. The square
of this charming little village is dominated by the church of San
Salvatore Di Bireto. The walk then continues to Amalfi. One of the
coast's most important churches is situated here in the main square. The
Cathedral of S.Andrea (St.Andrew) rises above the square. Its
magnificence recalls the time when Amalfi was one of the four maritime
republics during the Middle Ages. Amalfi proudly claims that its sailors
were the first to use the marine compass invented by a historic native
of Amalfi, Flavio Gioia. You will then have free time in Amalfi. Return
to Ravello is by local bus. ( Walking time 3 hrs. 30 mins. Level
:Moderate). Dinner at 8.00 p.m. in hotel.
Day 4.
Tuesday.
Day free for individual activities.
Day 5
Wednesday - Scala to the Tower of the Ziro.
Departure from Ravello, through narrow alleyways as far as the little
village of Minuta. From Minuta our walk continues on to Pontone, then on
to the final stretch to this tower, which was once a part of the
Republic's defence system. It was also where Joan, the Duchess of Aragon
was imprisoned. Its strategic position guarantees once of the most
suggestive views of the Coast. Return to Ravello on foot.
(Time 4 hrs,20 mins. Level : Hard.) Afternoon free for individual activities. Dinner at hotel 8.00 p.m.
Day 6
Thursday - Pompei.
Departure after breakfast by private minibus to Pompei, where we will
meet a fully qualified guide of the excavations. Exclusive 2hr walking
tour through the ruins of the Roman city completely destroyed by the 79
a.d. eruption of Vesuvius.(Time approx. 5hrs. Level : Easy). Free afternoon. Dinner at 8.00p.m
Day 7
Friday - Scala to Ravello.
Departure at 10.00 a.m. after breakfast for a guided walk to and through
the narrow streets and alleyways of Ravello to discover the medieval
origins to the town. We'll visit the square of San Giovanni del Toro and
its church of the same name, after which our walk continues down a
little characteristic lane to Piazza Fontana. We'll then return to the
main square for a guided visit of the Villa Rufolo, venue of the Wagner
Festival Concerts, with its breathtaking views of the Amalfi Coast . ( Walking time 3 hrs. 40 mins. Level : easy - clear paths.) Free afternoon for individual activities. Dinner at 8.00 p.m.
Day 7.
Saturday.
Departure after breakfast for a breathtaking walk up into the hills to
this ancient convent which enjoys one of the most splendid views of the
Coast.
(Time 4 hrs. Level :Moderate ) Afternoon free for individual activities. Dinner at 8.00p.m.