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Sorrento & the Breathtaking Amalfi Coast

Program No. 23156RJ
Discover fascinating Roman and Arab history, delicious Italian delicacies and breathtaking scenery along the Amalfi coast and Sorrento when the crowds have left and the weather is mild.

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Prices displayed below are based on per person,doubleoccupancy.
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2024
Starting at
3,599
Oct 13 - Oct 22, 2024
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3,599
Oct 20 - Oct 29, 2024
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3,599
Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2024
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3,499
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Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2024
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3,499
Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2024
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3,499
Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2024
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3,499
Mar 30 - Apr 8, 2025
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3,949
Apr 6 - Apr 15, 2025
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3,949
Apr 13 - Apr 22, 2025
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3,949
Apr 20 - Apr 29, 2025
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3,949
Apr 27 - May 6, 2025
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3,949
May 4 - May 13, 2025
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3,949
Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2025
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3,949
Oct 12 - Oct 21, 2025
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3,949
Full Inventory
Oct 19 - Oct 28, 2025
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3,949
Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2025
Starting at
3,749
Full Inventory
Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2025
Starting at
3,749
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2024
Starting at
4,419
Oct 13 - Oct 22, 2024
Starting at
4,419
Oct 20 - Oct 29, 2024
Starting at
4,419
Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2024
Starting at
4,229
Filling Fast!
Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2024
Starting at
4,229
Filling Fast!
Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2024
Starting at
4,229
Filling Fast!
Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2024
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4,229
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Mar 30 - Apr 8, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Filling Fast!
Apr 6 - Apr 15, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Apr 13 - Apr 22, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Filling Fast!
Apr 20 - Apr 29, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Apr 27 - May 6, 2025
Starting at
4,849
May 4 - May 13, 2025
Starting at
4,849
Filling Fast!
Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Oct 12 - Oct 21, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Full Inventory
Oct 19 - Oct 28, 2025
Starting at
4,819
Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2025
Starting at
4,519
Full Inventory
Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2025
Starting at
4,519

At a Glance

Explore the idyllic Amalfi coast and Sorrento, where colorful houses are carved out of cliffs and sailboats bob on the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea. Uncover the hidden history, art and customs of the ancient Romans and Arabs as you explore underground cities and captivating ruins with local experts. Explore the treasures of this Italian gem and learn about its unique culture while taking in the magnificent, uninterrupted landscapes.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two and a half miles; some uneven ground and cobblestones. Stairs without railings. Standing for at least one hour and a half.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore a city frozen in time as you weave through the ruins of Pompeii with a local expert who will provide insight on art, customs and trades from centuries ago.
  • Revel in the beauty of the Island of Capri as you learn from an expert about its unique geology and long history.
  • Get to know Naples like a local as you navigate this lively city’s history-laden streets with your local expert.
Featured Expert
All trip experts
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Gianluca De Francesco
Gianluca De Francesco is a licensed Italian professional guide with twenty years of experience, including leading hiking groups in the Calabrian mountains, working at ski resorts in the Alps and Finland, and leading cultural explorations in south Italy. He has a passion for history, archeology, and geology, which he studied at the University of Bologna. Gianluca’s true love is his Calabrian homeland, which he enthusiastically shares with visitors to his region.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Gianluca De Francesco View biography
Gianluca De Francesco is a licensed Italian professional guide with twenty years of experience, including leading hiking groups in the Calabrian mountains, working at ski resorts in the Alps and Finland, and leading cultural explorations in south Italy. He has a passion for history, archeology, and geology, which he studied at the University of Bologna. Gianluca’s true love is his Calabrian homeland, which he enthusiastically shares with visitors to his region.
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Alessandra Sarappa View biography
Alessandra Sarappa was born and raised in Rome. She studied English at Rice University in Texas before spending seven years in the UK. She was part of the cabin crew at British Airways for 25 years, and worked with English customers in Sorrento as a customer resort helper for Jet2Holidays for one summer. She then became a group leader for companies including AG Boutique in Rome, Laser Jet in Riccione, and the Aloschi Bros cruise agency. Her interests range from art to nature and gastronomy.
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Flavia De Gennaro View biography
Flavia De Gennaro was born and raised in Sorrento in the province of Naples. In 2019, she started leading groups all over Italy and in Europe. She leads groups in Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and Naples. She previously worked as a travel agent with her sister's agency. Flavia’s passions include art, history, world cultures, and traveling.
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Fabio Congedo View biography
Fabio Congedo is a professional archaeologist who, after years on international excavation sites in Italy, Egypt, and Romania), has also worked in the travel industry since 2015. He is a licensed group leader who speaks Italian and English, with licenses issued by the regions of Lazio, Puglia, and Sardinia. He specializes in experiential travel, and is a member of ASSOTES (Professional Association of Experiential Tourism Operators).
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Simone Spinazze View biography
Simone Spinazze was born in Rome. Thanks to his father’s job, he had the chance to spend long periods of his youth in different countries. He studied performing arts. He thinks that becoming a group leader is a natural consequence of these two main interests in his life. He keeps traveling and loves knowing people and showing them his beautiful country. He currently lives with his wife and kid in Bolsena, a medieval village upon a beautiful lake not far from Orvieto, Umbria.
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