Salerno

Enjoy the freedom of exploring Positano and the town of Amalfi on your own, an experience that beautifully complements a guided walk through the excavated ruins of Herculaneum and a hands-on cooking class.

Nota: This program includes walking for up to 2 hours over uneven ground at the ruins of Herculaneum, climbing steps and strolling the winding, hilly, terraced streets of Positano and Amalfi. Therefore, it is not recommended for guests who require the use of a wheelchair, walker or cane.

DAY 1 – 23 abr 2025

After disembarking the ship in Salerno, you will travel towards Herculaneum, a summer resort for ancient Romans who appreciated its position overlooking the Bay of Naples. Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It too was buried beneath mud and volcanic ash for centuries, until excavations began in the mid-18th century. As you walk among the remains that have been unearthed, you will see houses, shops, baths and even personal effects, some of them preserved intact.

You will then make a rest stop at a nearby factory where you can freshen up as well as watch cameos being made.

Continuing on, you will soon reach Cantine del Vesuvio, a family-owned winery whose vineyards blanket the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic soil is exceptionally fertile as you will discover while walking through the estate’s organic garden.

Seeing the garden up-close will provide an excellent introduction to the hands-on cooking class that follows as you will prepare the dishes with ingredients fresh-picked from the garden, such as Piennolo heirloom tomatoes. Other ingredients such as lemons will be locally sourced.

After dining on the delectable lunch, you will drive along the awe-inspiring dramatic Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In time, you will stop in Positano, a former fishing village that has become a retreat for the wealthy and certainly one of the most famous towns along the Amalfi Coast.

Once you have checked into the boutique Hotel Poseidon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. You will enjoy complete access to the hotel’s L’Onda spa (services are an additional charge), the outdoor pool, restaurant and Il Tridende cocktail bar. The latter is a fine place for a romantic moment while watching the sunset. If you wish to explore further, Positano becomes even more magical at night.

DAY 2 - 24 abr 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel, either meet your guide for a walking tour of the town or enjoy a morning of free time to do whatever you wish. You may do nothing more ambitious than sit on the terrace with a cappuccino and crispy fogliatella pastry or head into Positano to wander about on your own.

By mid-day, you will depart for the town of Amalfi, following the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site hailed for its physical beauty and biodiversity. The narrow road winds along the rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, with each twist and turn offering new and breathtaking vistas of the Italian Riviera.

Upon arriving in the town of Amalfi, you will have free time to shop, dine or visit landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, which characterized by a striped Byzantine façade.

Afterwards, you will drive to Salerno to re-board the ship.

Programação em terra, passo a passo

A ordem dos locais visitados pode variar para evitar aglomeração. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Verifique seu itinerário final cuidadosamente para verificar se houve alterações.

DIA 1

8:00am Disembark in Salerno, meet local guide and depart for Herculaneum

9:15am Arrive and visit the archeological site Herculaneum

11:15am Rest stop at a cameo craft shop and continue to Mt. Vesuvius

12:00pm Hands-on cooking class and lunch at Cantine del Vesuvio

4:00pm Drive to your hotel in Positano

5:45pm Check-in at your hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at Hotel Poseidon or similar hotel

DIA 2

8:30am Breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Meet your guide for a walking tour of Positano or free time

12:30pm Depart for the town of Amalfi following the Amalfi coastline

1:30pm Visit the town of Amalfi with free time to browse further

4:30pm Drive to Salerno

5:45pm Approximate return to the port of Salerno

Clima provável

Average daytime temperature in April is 67 F / 19 C

O que trazer

Comfortable walking shoes, light jacket for the evening, hat, sunscreen, camera, bathing suit, charger and an umbrella.

Moeda local

Euro

Eletricidade

220 volts. Bring a universal travel adaptor for electric equipment.

Bagagem

One overnight bag per person.

Requisitos de vistos e documentos

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Hotel

Hotel Poseidon

Address Via Pasitea 148

Tel.: +39 089811111

*Só substituiremos por hotéis diferentes do original em ocasiões inesperadas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

O programa inclui, para hóspedes:

•One night at the Hotel Poseidon or similar (Superior room) including breakfast

•English speaking escort throughout

•Cooking class with lunch on Day 1

•Entry to Herculaneum

O programa não inclui, para hóspedes:

• Taxas de serviço para motoristas e guias

• Despesas acessórias com o hotel, incluindo frigobar e serviço de quarto

•Lunch on both days

Observe: Programações em terra que abrangem vários dias normalmente incluem atividades extensas e prolongadas, enquanto os de durações mais curtas geralmente têm níveis de atividade mais moderados. No entanto, cada programa varia e os participantes devem estar preparados para enfrentar uma variedade de tipos de superfície, que podem incluir: subidas, paralelepípedos, areia, cascalho ou trilhas naturais. Também pode ser necessário subir degraus ou escadas às vezes. Os hóspedes em cadeira de rodas e com problemas de mobilidade são aconselhados a verificar com a companhia de cruzeiro com antecedência para saber se uma parte da programação dos passeios pode não ser considerada apropriada para a sua condição individual. Roupas apropriadas ao clima, chapéus, óculos de sol; e calçados planos e confortáveis geralmente são recomendados.

Todas as programações em terra têm sua capacidade controlada e estão sujeitas à disponibilidade. Os programas que não receberem um número mínimo necessário de inscrições de participantes estão sujeitos a cancelamento. Os preços listados também estão sujeitos a alterações para suprir aumentos de custo inesperados de transporte, de programações em terra ou flutuações da moeda.

Uma vez que a compra for feita, os preços estarão garantidos e não estarão sujeitos a mudanças. Todas programações em terra durante o cruzeiro devem ser compradas até 90 dias antes da data de saída. Os cancelamentos feitos a 90 dias ou menos antes da data de partida estão sujeitos a 100% de multa por cancelamento.