Day 1: Naples to Sorrento - Visit of Pompeii

Meet your Italy on a Budget tour leader and start your adventure by private bus/minivan* towards the South of Italy. Mingle with the other travelers and start getting excited about the sites, the delicious food and wonderful landscape which will be part of the 4 day Amalfi coast tour.

After less than 1h ride we will reach our first stop Pompeii, destroyed and buried under 4 to 6m of ashes and pumice in the eruption of the Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 but still preserved throughout all these centuries. During the journey your IOAT tour leader will provide you with the info about the area, the site, the Romans and how they used to live and finally facts about the culture that only a local guide would know. In Pompeii you will have two hours of free time to explore the ruins at your own peace and refresh with some lemon granita or wood fired pizza at the end before continuing the trip towards Sorrento.

Check in at the campsite, rest some time, check out the facilities and jump into the sea from the private beach before you meet back with your guide to head down to Sorrento for an orientation walk around the town center pointing out the local products and the best places to eat. 

In the evening you spend time on your own or join us to a local restaurant for a delicious 4 course dinner and to a club later on for some drinks.

Day 2: Boat tour to Capri island

What a perfect way to start the day with a boat trip to Capri island. Our boat tour will depart from the campsite in the morning. During our trip to Capri you will be enchanted by the magnificent bay of Sorrento, the beautiful coast line and the blue Gulf of Naples. 

In Capri you will have time to discover the island in complete freedom by public bus; visit Anacapri, where you can take the chairlift up to the top of Mt. Solaro for a breathtaking 360 degree view of the island, visit the Blue Grotto with fantastic crystal blue colours, explore Capri town and finally relax on the beach. You can also book with your Italy on a Budget guide our private shuttle bus to tour the island in the most comfortable and easy way. 

We will board the boat again in the afternoon to return to the camping village but not before touring around the island of Capri to admire the Grotta Verde (Green Grotto), Punta Carena, (the furthest point of the island) and all the amazing natural beauties. Back to the camping village in the late afternoon.

In the evening spend time on your own or join your guide at the restaurant of the campsite for some drinks and an optional dinner for an easy and relaxing night.

Day 3: Day tour to Amalfi coast - Amalfi and Positano

Our third day is all for the Amalfi coast and its wonders. The panorama from the narrow and windy road of the Amalfi coast will be terrific. During the journey to Amalfi, we will pass by the Islands of Galli, the fishing villages of Furore and Praiano, famous for its crystal-clear seas, the encompassing views and its cathedral located 365m above the sea level. 

We will stop in the town of Amalfi for about 2h to allow you to discover the town at your own peace and its famous cathedral, lie down at the beach and have a bite on one of the typical shop selling fresh local food. We will board again after lunch for the splendid town of Positano with its cascade of colourful houses, clinging magically to earth. Its pastel buildings form a vertical wonderland. Narrow, threadlike streets provide boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars. In Positano we will stay 3h to allow you to relax on the beach, go for a swim and discover this little gem of the Amalfi coast. We will return back our campsite at approx 6:00 pm.

Our last evening in Sorrento spend time on your own or join your guide at a restaurant in Sorrento for the best pizza of the Amalfi coast and later for some drinks.

Day 4: Sorrento to Naples – Tour of Naples

It’s time to say goodbye to the wonderful Amalfi coast to return back to Naples. You can’t leave the South of Italy without taking at least a small peek at Naples, home of the Italian pizza and Italian customs. We will stop 4h in one of the areas of Naples famous for its shopping and monuments. Your guide will take you for an orientation walk and will show you the places of interests; San Carlo theatre, Plebiscito square, Umberto I 's gallery and where to get the most delicious hezelnut coffee. You will be than free to walk around the city with our handy Italy on a Budget maps and stop for lunch in a traditional pizzeria to finally taste the best Neapolitan pizza! The tour will end right after lunch.

Continue your adventure on our 7 day Discovery Sicily by taking the ferry from Naples or take a train to Florence for " the Best of Tuscany " .

Not included:

- Meals but our team will always recommend local and affordable places to eat.
- City Tax of € 4,50 per person to pay at check in. Starting from April 1st 2012 all clients staying in any hotels/ hostels / campsites in Italy have to pay a city tax. The fee is compulsory and must be paid directly in hotel.
- Personal Expenses 
- Tips for the driver and guide

Please note:

The ticket of the chairlift to Mt. Solaro in Anacapri ( € 12.00 ) & the entrance to the Blue Grotto ( € 15.00 ) are not included. These 2 activities are optional and can only be bought on the spot.

Camping Village Details:

We will be staying in a camping village located on top of a panoramic hill just 10 minute walk to the historical centre of Sorrento. The accommodation is basic with a little deck to enjoy the great views of the bay, it is the perfect location to explore the Amalfi coast for travelers on a budget.

Facilities :

- Swimming pool, mini market, restaurant/bar, laundry service, shuttle service, amazing scenery, wifi and a private beach.

- All cabins have AC. During low season blankets and a heater are provided  but we still recommend to bring a warm pyjama. 

- The cabins are safe and you will lock your cabin when out exploring. If you have any valuable stuff you need to keep extra safe, you can ask at the reception to hold it. 

- Towels are not provided but can be rented at the reception otherwise feel free to bring your own.

- Wi fi available at the camping village to be purchased from the reception

Room Type:

You can choose amongs the following cabins:

Shared ensuite cabin: Basic 3 bed ensuite cabin. Ideal for solo looking to make new friends and travellers on a budget. Bed sheets, covers, pillows provided.

Private ensuite cabin: Recommended for 2/3 friends or a couple who wish to have some privacy and the comfort of having the toilets and showers within the cabin. In the cabin there is a double bed and a bunk single bed. These cabins are limited so they might run out fasts. Bed sheets, covers, pillows provided. On request when not available online.

Private Single cabin:  If you are a solo traveller and you are not happy to share with other travellers, you can choose to book the private ensuite cabin.

TOUR OPTIONS 

JOIN/END THE TRIP FROM ROME or FLORENCE?

Naples can be easily reached by train from the major Italian destinations however our team is happy to organize for you the train tickets on high speed train to meet the rest of the group on time. Get in touch with us and we will take care of everything.