Irresistably Italian Food and Wine adventure If the seaside setting, traditional village living, and authentic, fresh cuisine aren't enough, Amalfi also boasts one of Villas and Vines' all time favorites: Rupert, our tour guide for the week. See Amalfi from the perspective of a native - explore secret passageways that wind through the city, dine at the best restaurants, and experience the hospitality of this coastal town in a whole new way. There's so much to do on this trip, you just have to read about it. We hope you'll join us!
For the full trip itinerary, click here to download the PDF.The first day...Arrive at the Rome airport, followed by a group transfer to the village of Amalfi, stopping en-route for a visit to Naples.
The beauties and surprises of Naples have been praised by innumerable poets and writers. The lovely bay, with its horizon bounded by islands, the Sorrento Peninsula, and lofty Vesuvius, is one of the most beautiful in the world. Its fame has also been enhanced by the areaOs attractive climate and the special atmosphere evoked by the street life, a world of fantasy and superstition, magic and fate.
The city of Naples, and very specifically Pizzeria Brandi founded in 1780, is the birthplace of Italian pizza and the Pizza Margherita. We stop for a bite at this classic restaurant tucked away on a lively Neapolitan alley-way. "When in Naples, your first meal must be pizza!"
With our guide we will see the landmarks, including the Castel Nuovo, Galleria Umberto I, the Piazza Trento e Trieste, and the Teatro San Carlo.
Arriving in Amalfi, the village which has given its name to the beautiful Amalfi Coast, is breathtaking. Witness a rather Moorish-looking little town with its tall houses built on slopes facing the sea in a wondrous setting. Amalfi enjoys a very mild climate, making it a popular holiday resort. For us OfoodiesO, Amalfi boasts delicious traditional cuisine that takes advantage of its abundance of fresh ingredients native to the area, namely lemons and seafood.
Check into the 4-star Luna Convento, our home-away-from-home for the next 6 nights where every room is guaranteed to have a small French balcony and full views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Our "Welcome Dinner" in Amalfi is at one of our favorite restaurants "Donna Stella." Germana, our hostess has been preparing wonderful regional dishes for years with her family and tonight we are lucky enough to enjoy their warm hospitality and delicious cuisine!
For the full trip itinerary, click here to download the PDF.
| Occupancy | Price per person |
| Double | $3,895 |
| Single | $4,295 |
Deposit of $500 per person is required to reserve space due by .
Final Payment is due by June 1, 2011. Personal Checks accepted.
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