Italy: Pompeii, Capri & the Amalfi Coast
7 Days
Starting From
$6,445.00
10 Days
Starting From
$7,545.00
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionItaly: Pompeii, Capri & the Amalfi Coast
You won’t find anyone who can bring this iconic region to life like Country Walkers. Our certified local leaders hail from Naples, Positano, Ravello, and Capri—bringing you authentic insights you won’t find on your own. Among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, we’ll lead you along secluded paths, escaping the throngs of tourists to discover hidden, lesser-known sights—returning to view the main attractions after other visitors have departed. Escape from the clamor of crowds on the island of Capri as our expert local leader shows you off the beaten path—viewing historic sites and spectacular ocean vistas along the way. Stroll through an untouched chestnut forest near Ravello—stopping to enjoy a picnic lunch of local specialties. All along the Amalfi coast, you’ll find vigorous hikes with rewarding views—and sumptuous accommodations to return to each night. To experience this remarkable Italian region without the crowds—well, that takes the kind of deep insider knowledge only Country Walkers knows how to deliver.
Highlights
- Stroll the stunning gardens immortalized by Wagner in his opera Parsifal at the Villa Rufolo.
- Explore the ruins of Pompeii on foot, learning about daily life in this ancient city before Mount Vesuvius buried it under a blanket of volcanic ash.
- Enjoy striking panoramic views and a tasty picnic lunch during a hike along the “Path of the Gods.”
- Stop by the Museo della Carta and discover the ancient art of papermaking.
- Design and craft your own ceramic tile, under the supervision of an expert, local artisan in Minori.
Positive Impact
Country Walkers is proud to support Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico della Campania with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. In addition to food, we also put safety first on the Amalfi Coast. The trails and ridges of the Sorrentine Peninsula, above the busy coast, are surprisingly unpopulated and represent a large area for the local mountain search and rescue corps to service. Mainly relying on local volunteers and donations, your contributions help the rescue team obtain and maintain equipment for rapid emergency response to visitors and locals alike.
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Naples
- Two nights at Grand Hotel Santa Lucia
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
2 Nights From
$
445
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Naples right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia
My Country Walkers vacation exceeded my expectations. This was a mother daughter trip. My daughter is 18 and I wanted an active, scenic, educational, fun trip to intro her to Europe. She can’t stop raving about it. Let’s start with the top tier guides Costantino and Luigi - natives of the region (Capri) - outstanding - their extensive knowledge of every site, village, farm, trail, flora, fauna, artists, food made every day interesting and fun. They genuinely cared to make every aspect of the trip perfect - which they did, even during moments when tourist crush was unavoidable. Pompeii - amazing place to visit - can imagine very hot in the summer, but in early June it was very pleasant and Costantino took us to the most essential spots and painted a very comprehensive picture of how life was in Pompeii - We then travelled to Ravello - a lovely town - where we stayed in a very nice hotel - with beautiful views. Ravello was the starting point for two beautiful hikes/walks, one through chestnut tree groves culminating in a lunch prepared by a local family about 3/4 way through the walk - the second walk was to the seaside town of Minori where we visited a beautiful ceramics gallery owned by a local artist - there were so many highlights on this vacation but I really loved the gallery. Path of the Gods and the beautiful lunch prepared trail side - unreal. Changed to a beautiful hotel in Sorrento - and did the following day trips: Capri where we walked to Tiberius’ villa - away from the crowds - amazing Last day - we hiked to a family owned farm for cooking lessons and farm to table dinner - so great The hikes/walks were rigorous but completely doable - in other words you will exert yourself but there is plenty of rest, no pressure, and they are planned so that you aren’t walking all day. I recommend letting CW handle airfare and doing the add’l nights on both ends of the trip - it was very helpful for adjusting and handling unforeseen travel glitches (we had none but they do happen) and I don’t think the airfare and hotel price through CW can be beat. Overall - the experience was better than advertised - local, off the beaten path experiences, beautiful scenery, history - clean, upscale hotels - free time if one chose to go shopping or plan something not on the itinerary. The fact that we always had a great safe driver (Marco) cannot be overstated - and the guides and Marco literally handled everything for us - our luggage was delivered to our rooms on every leg of the journey and we were never kept waiting etc. I will absolutely be traveling with Country Walkers again although I think this trip may be hard to beat.
Italy: Pompeii, Capri & the Amalfi Coast
Amalie coast towns are beautiful and crowded but the hiking took us to peaceful and quiet places. Such a great experience, I can't list it all here. Do this trip, and make your own special memories.
Italy: Pompeii, Capri & the Amalfi Coast
Expert Local Leaders
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Vincenzo Falcone
Vincenzo Falcone was born and raised in Amalfi, resides in Ravello, speaks four language fluently, and lived and traveled throughout the world before he started guiding walking tours in 1993. His favorite part of leading trips is sharing the stories of the past, present, and possible future of the Amalfi Coast with visitors while also introducing them to his home and friends. Vincenzo’s goal is for guests to return home knowing they have most certainly made new friends.
Alessandra diCastri
A graduate of the Naples School of Fine Arts, Alessandra di Castri is a performer and visual artist who lived in Canada for three years, returning to Italy fluent in English and French. Once settled again, she began researching the traditions and costumes of the Naples region where she has found great inspiration for her characters, paintings, and stories. Alessandra infuses her tours with a passion for the oral tradition, replete with the colorful expressions unique to the Campania region of Southern Italy.
Costantino Di Losa
A native of the Island of Capri, Costantino Di Losa deftly combines his formal studies of history, art, and classics with his intimate knowledge of Italy. Costantino has traveled around the world and is a multilingual certified tour guide for the Campania Region, including the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Luigi Esposito
A native of the Island of Capri and member of the Italian Environmental and Hiking Guide Association, Luigi Esposito has been guiding on the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and Capri since 1996 and loves showing off Capri’s hidden corners and spectacular flora. Passionate about protecting and sharing the island’s natural assets, he founded “Capri Outdoors,” a volunteer organization promoting both preservation and active enjoyment of the island, and, in cooperation with the University of Naples, he monitors the Blue Lizard of the Faraglioni, one of Italy’s 10 most endangered species. Equally dedicated to safety, Luigi is a helicopter rescue technician for the Italian Mountain Search & Rescue Corps. When not busy guiding, Luigi promotes organic farming and farm-to-table cuisine through the management of his family’s land.