GARDEN TOURS
Gardens of Neopolitan Riviera & Amalfi Coast

Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival Naples airport and private transfer to your hotel.
- Enjoy a welcome cocktail, before dinner and meet your tour escort.
Day 2
- Ischia – Garden "La Mortella" Departure by hydrofoil to Ischia, to visit one of the most beautiful gardens in the world "La Mortella", La Mortella in 2004 was rated by BRIGGS& amp; STRATTON as the most beautiful garden in Italy. Discovered by Susana, wife of the famous composer William Walton.
- Afternoon at leisure and time to enjoy the beauties of the isle.
- Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 3
- Naples–"Capodimonte Park"–Archeolgical museum. Departure by private coach to Naples city and enjoy a pleasant stroll in the Capodimonte Park, discoved by the Borbons in the 18th century. A hunting reserve which now houses the famous ceramic factory.
- Free time to enjoy lunch in a typical "pizzeria" in Naples' historical centre.
- In the afternoon visit the world famous Archaeological Museum of Naples.
- Dinner at your Hotel.
Day 4
- At leisure. We suggest you visit Island of Capri!
- Explore Sorrento. Shopping.
Day 5 - Amalfi Coast - Villa Rufolo & Villa Cimbrone gardens
- Departure by private coach to experience the wonderful panoramas of the Amalfi Coast. Visit Ravello and its beautiful gardens. At the end of the 19th century spectacular gardens were designed along the Amalfi Coast by wealthy foreign families. Creating elements of the “English garden” together with the Mediterranean vegetation and stunning views.
- In the afternoon visit Amalfi.
Day 6
- Caserta Royal Palace. Departure by private coach to Caserta. The Royal Palace was discovered by the Borbons in the 18th century. The project of Luigi Vanvitelli was inspired by the Royal Palace of Versaille. Visit the beautiful "English garden".
- Lunch will be served in a typical restaurant in "Caserta Vecchia", a pretty medieval village.
Day 7
- Pompeii excavations. Departure by private coach and our first stop today is Pompeii, one of the most important and amazing archaeological sites in the world. Here you will feel as if you have stepped back in time 2000 years ago.
- Transfer to a local farm and visit the lemon gardens and see how they produce the excellent "mozzarella" cheese and sample at lunch their products along with their famous homemade limoncello liquor.
Day 8
- After Breakfast, departure for Naples Airport for your onward journey...
Tour Includes
- 1 welcome beverage at your hotel
- 8 days English speaking tour escort
- 7 nights Hotel ***** La Pace in Sorrento area on half board basis
- Private mini coach as per program
- All entrance fees to the villas, gardens and museums as per program
- Full day English guided tours on days 2, 3, 5 and 6
- Half day English guided tour on day 7
- Lunches on days 6 and 7
- Hydrofoil to and from Ischia
Not Included
- Flights to and from Naples
- Personal travel insurance
- Beverages
- Tipping
- Any personal expenses incurred not specified in "the price includes"
2005 Rates Based on Double
- Euros 1785.00--Min 10 pax
- Euro 55.00--Single Supplement
- Tour Dates: May 14 to May 21, 2005 and Oct. 2 to Oct. 9, 2005