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Citalia 2024 Destination Guide

With over 90 years of experience, we are confident that we know Italy like the back of our hand. Whether you wish to escape to Italy’s most popular destinations like Sorrento or the Lakes. Or you are hoping to step off the beaten track and discover hidden gems such as Umbria or Cilento, our team of Italy Experts are on hand to create the most unforgettable Italian adventure, tailored to your specific wants and needs. Over the years, we have built great relationships with our partners to secure outstanding offers for you. The 2024 Destination Guide includes some wonderful hotels, Small Group Escorted Tours, and multi destination holidays to help you discover the real Italy. We have also introduced a host of new properties for 2024 which can be found throughout this Destination Guide.

With over 90 years of experience, we are confident that we know Italy like the back of our hand. Whether you wish to escape to Italy’s most popular destinations like Sorrento or the Lakes. Or you are hoping to step off the beaten track and discover hidden gems such as Umbria or Cilento, our team of Italy Experts are on hand to create the most unforgettable Italian adventure, tailored to your specific wants and needs.

Over the years, we have built great relationships with our partners to secure outstanding offers for you. The 2024 Destination Guide includes some wonderful hotels, Small Group Escorted Tours, and multi destination holidays to help you discover the real Italy. We have also introduced a host of new properties for 2024 which can be found throughout this Destination Guide.

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Coasts | Amalfi Coast Walking Tour – Small Group Escorted Tour<br />

Amalfi Coast Walking Tour<br />

Small Group Escorted Tour<br />

<strong>Citalia</strong>’s exclusive small group escorted tours bring the real Italy to life<br />

through hassle-free immersive, varied experiences. All you need to do<br />

is show up!<br />

Embark on an unforgettable walking tour of the picturesque Amalfi<br />

Coast, where each day brings new adventures and discoveries. Our<br />

itinerary offers a blend of mesmerising natural landscapes, historic<br />

wonders, and authentic local experiences.<br />

From the beautifully scented lemon gardens and ancient villas to the<br />

Path of the Gods, this tour invites you to enjoy the rich culture of the<br />

region. Explore charming towns like Amalfi and Positano and savour<br />

the flavours of the local cuisine. Concluding in Ravello, this walking<br />

tour guarantees an enriching and memorable experience on the<br />

stunning Amalfi Coast.<br />

Please be advised that our escorted tours are dependent on a<br />

minimum number of six people. Please speak to our Italy experts for<br />

more information.<br />

This is a trekking tour and involves a minimum of five hours walking<br />

each day and many steps, there for this tour is not suitable for people<br />

with walking difficulties.<br />

Guests must wear trekking shoes and bring all necessary daily<br />

equiment (hat, sun cream, water bottle).<br />

DAY 1: Arrive in the stunning Amalfi Coast and spend<br />

the afternoon at leisure exploring the hotel and its<br />

surroundings.<br />

DAY 2: After breakfast, meet your guide who will take you<br />

past Torello hamlet and many lemon gardens on your way<br />

to Minori. Visit a local limoncello producer, the ancient villa<br />

Romana, and the Lemon Path before heading to Maiori to<br />

relax on the seafront.<br />

DAY 3: Today is for walking towards Scala, passing the<br />

most ancient town of the Amalfi Coast on your way. Once<br />

arriving in Pontone, you can visit the Valle Delle Ferriere<br />

Nature Reserve, an untamed place where it's possible to<br />

admire prehistoric vegetation, water falls, and mills. After<br />

lunch in a local restaurant, it’s time to visit the Amalfi<br />

Cathedral, or, shop around the historical centre before<br />

heading back to Ravello for your overnight stay.<br />

DAY 4: Once you’ve had a small briefing, you can start the<br />

Ravello walking tour, which includes a visit of the historical<br />

centre, Villa Rufolo, and Villa Cimbrone. Lunch is in a local<br />

restaurant and then your afternoon is at leisure.<br />

DAY 5: Your adventure today takes you to Bomerano, for<br />

the Path of Gods trail. This path offers the most amazing<br />

views over Positano, Punta Campanella, and Capri. Along<br />

the path you can unearth ancient houses, shepherd huts,<br />

and caves, offering a glance into ancient rural life. In the<br />

afternoon, you have free time to discover Positano before<br />

returning to Ravello for your overnight stay.<br />

DAY 6: It’s time to return home, or travel onto your next<br />

destination in Italy.<br />

Jewels of Southern Italy<br />

Small Group Escorted Tour<br />

Our Jewels of southern Italy small group escorted tour showcases the<br />

very best of southern Italy. The tour takes you from the historic city of<br />

Naples, through the Roman ruins of Pompeii to the Greek temples of<br />

Paestum and onto the stunning Amalfi Coast. Spend your days immersed<br />

in Greek and Roman history, take in the spectacular views of the Gulf of<br />

Naples coastline, and taste some incredible locally-grown delicacies.<br />

Foodies can enjoy the cuisine in this wonderful part of Italy<br />

while history lovers are spoilt for choice. The modern culture and<br />

cosmopolitan areas of southern Italy can also be explored.<br />

Please be advised that our escorted tours are dependent on a<br />

minimum numbers of six people. Please speak to our Italy experts<br />

for more information.<br />

Due to the amount of walking and steps involved, this tour is not<br />

suitable for people with walking difficulties.<br />

DAY 1: Arrive in Naples.<br />

DAY 2: Today, embark on your expertly-guided walking<br />

tour of Naples. Enjoy lunch in one of the city’s excellent<br />

restaurants, before joining the tour again for the afternoon.<br />

Your evening is spent at a local pizzeria where you can enjoy<br />

one of the local specialities, pizza!<br />

DAY3: Depart by bus for historic sights! Spend the morning<br />

exploring the sister site of Pompeii, the lesser-known<br />

Herculaneum. Afterwards, head towards Pompeii, stopping<br />

en route for lunch.<br />

DAY 4: This morning, visit a bufalara (mozzarella farm) and<br />

tuck into delicious, creamy mozzarella. Then, your local<br />

guide will take you on an in-depth tour of the ancient Greek<br />

temples and museum of Paestum. Afterwards, enjoy a<br />

cooking class creating traditional dishes, before heading to<br />

the town of Minori on the Amalfi Coast, and your base for<br />

the rest of the tour.<br />

DAY 5: Meet your guide and set off on a half day walking<br />

tour of Ravello. Later, enjoy a wine tour in a historic vineyard<br />

in Tramonti, followed by a light lunch.<br />

DAY 6: Spend your day relaxing in the charming seaside town<br />

of Minori, or take our optional tour of Capri and Anacapri<br />

where a local guide takes you by boat to this beautiful island.<br />

DAY 7: Today, depart for Positano, taking in the views of the<br />

Gulf of Naples along the way. Then, board the public ferry<br />

to Amalfi where you have free time to discover the antique<br />

Maritime Republic. In the evening, enjoy an unforgettable<br />

farewell dinner in a typical local restaurant<br />

DAY 8: Tuck into a breakfast buffet at the hotel before<br />

Coasts | Jewels of Southern Italy – Small Group Escorted Tour<br />

transferring to Naples Airport for your onward journey.<br />

Alternatively, add on another of our Italy escorted tours,<br />

Scan the QR code<br />

to find out more!<br />

or explore the Amalfi Coast at your leisure.<br />

For our full product range and to book, visit <strong>Citalia</strong>.com, speak to one of our Italy Experts on 01293 832 243 * or ask your local travel agent<br />

* Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate. Calls from mobiles may be higher so please check with your network provider. Opening times and booking conditions can be found at the back of the brochure, and at <strong>Citalia</strong>.com.

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