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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Start of Program
Sep 11, 2012
Check in 2:00 pm. Lunch provided for those arriving by noon. 4:00 pm neighborhood walk followed by Welcome Reception and dinner.
You will be staying at the Hotel Cesare Augusto that night.
Location: Sorrento
Nearest city or town: Naples
Nearest highway: Autostrata del Sole
Nearest airport: Capodichino
Transportation to site: To reach the program site hotel on your own you can take a public bus, or engage a taxi or private car and driver. Curreri Bus Co. buses depart from the stop in front of the airport terminal. The ticket (approx. 10 euros pp) can be purchased on board the bus. The ride takes about 1.5 hours with various stops. In Sorrento, get off at the Circumvesuviana train station. From there, take a taxi for the short ride to the hotel. Fare is about 10 euros. If you can manage cement steps walk around the back of the station and climb the 20 steps that lead to Viale degli Aranci; the hotel is 300 ft. ahead (turn right at the top of the steps). To take a taxi from the airport to the hotel, proceed to the taxi stand when you exit the airport terminal. Fare will be approx. 130 euros. Another option is arranging a private car and driver from the airport to the hotel in Sorrento. Contact Lavinia Tour tel. 011 39 06 3937 7453, fax 011 39 06 3937 6910, email: agenziaviaggi@laviniatour.it to arrange the service. Fare is approx.170 euros for the service. The driver will meet you as you exit customs.

End of Program
Sep 23, 2012
Check out 11:00 am. No activities other than departure transfers to the Naples airport
You will be staying at the Hotel Villa Romana the night before.
Location: Amalfi/Minori
Nearest city or town: Minori
Nearest highway: Amalfi Hwy, A1 hwy
Nearest airport: Capodichino
Transportation to site: To reach the Naples airport on your own, there are no direct public ground transportation services from Minori. A private transfer direct from the hotel in Minori to the Naples airport can be arranged through a local agency, tel. 011 39 06 3937 7453, fax 011 39 06 3937 6910, email: agenziaviaggi@laviniatour.it. Private car and driver will cost approx. 175 euros.
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: In Sorrento, you’ll be residing in a fine modern hotel overlooking hills and lemon groves, and a very short walk from the charming old town. Buffet breakfast and some group meals will be served in the hotel dining room. The small outdoor pool on the roof of the hotel is open May—September.

Contact info:
Via degli Aranci, 108
Sorrento, 80067 Italy
phone: +011 39 081 878 2700
web: www.hotelcesareaugusto.com

Room amenities: individual control heat and air conditioning, safe box for valuables, satellite TV, hair dryer, mini bar

Facility amenities: Comfortable lounge and full service bar in the lobby, 24 hour reception, restaurant, meeting room. Rooftop pool and bar open May to September. Shady garden surrounds the property.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: varies by season
To book additional nights at the hotel, email Lavinia Tour, Trinity College’s partnering agency in Rome, info.reserv@laviniatour.it. Another option is to book directly through the hotel’s online reservation system www.hotelcesareaugusto.com. Indicate to the hotel or agency at the time of your booking that you are with the Road Scholar group and every effort will be made to ensure continuity of room assignment

Check in time: 2:00 PM
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: On the Amalfi Coast lies the seaside resort of Minori. Archeological evidence based on the ruins of an imperial age villa uncovered nearby indicates the area was populated by Romans in the 1st century. Today the village continues to attract visitors to its tranquil shores and piazza-like atmosphere. Perfectly situated near Amalfi, Ravello, Maiori and the ceramic tile center of Vietri, Minori will serve as our base. From there we will coach to Paestum, a 5th century Greek settlement with magnificently preserved temples.

Contact info:
Corso Vittorio Emanuele
Minori (Amalfi), Italy
phone: +39 -089-877-237
web: www.hotelvillaromana.it

Room amenities: satellite television, mini-bar, safe box for valuables, hair dryer and individual climate control.

Facility amenities: The hotel is a short walk from the beach and sea front promenade. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant. Relax in the spacious lounge with full bar service. The outdoor pool is open May—September. There is an internet point in the lobby for your convenience; charges apply.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: varies by season
To book additional nights at the hotel, email Lavinia Tour, Trinity College’s partnering agency in Rome, info.reserv@laviniatour.it. Another option is to book directly through the hotel’s online reservation system www.hotelvillaromana.it. Indicate to the hotel or agency at the time of your booking that you are with the Road Scholar group and every effort will be made to ensure continuity of room assignment

Check out time: 11:00 AM
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