Join this 10-day tour to explore Lake Como, Milan, and the famous and dramatic Amalfi Coast. Explore the treasures of Lake Como on a private Venetian-style boat for a picturesque ride across Lake Como. Visit the Cistercian Santa Maria di Piona Abbey, a masterpiece of Lombard architecture. After the visit, enjoy a glorious lunch at a local farmhouse with panoramic views. Stroll through the vibrant streets of Milan and immerse yourself in their magnetic and lively atmosphere. See from outside the cathedral, the finest example of Gothic art in Italy, and the famous La Scala Theatre. The world-famous masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper. Enjoy a fantastic drive along the scenic coastline of Amalfi, one of the best examples of Mediterranean beauty and culture.
Highlights
Ride on a Venetian-style boat across the picturesque Lake Como
Explore the village of Varenna, famous for its beautiful villas
Visit Piona Abbey in Colico, a masterpiece of Lombard architecture
Admire the Gothic architecture throughout the medieval center of Milan
Learn about the history of the cathedral at the Duomo Museum
Wander around the majestic Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery
Discover a UNESCO Heritage Site with an expert guide in Pompeii
Marvel at the beauty of southern Italy's most famous coastline, Amalfi
Spoil yourself and enjoy the beauty of southern Italy's scenic drive
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Spend the morning exploring the treasures of Lake Como. Board a private "Venetian-style" wooden motorboat for a picturesque ride across Lake Como with a local guide. Behold a panorama of colorful waterside villages and elegant estates, fringed by palms and pines and backed by soaring mountains. Continue to Villa del Balbianello, an elegant and romantic estate built back in the 15th century on a peninsula. Return to your hotel by private boat.
After breakfast, take a leisurely guided half-day bicycle ride to the northern side of Lake Como. Upon arrival in Colico, visit the Cistercian Santa Maria di Piona Abbey, a masterpiece of Lombard architecture. Built-in the 12th century, it represents the first source attesting to a monastic community in the region. After the visit, enjoy the panoramic views at a local farmhouse. Return to your hotel by private car.
After breakfast, take your private transfer to Milan. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and start to explore the city of Milan with a guided tour. Consider it a symbol of the modern Renaissance in Italy, stroll through its vibrant streets and immerse yourself in its magnetic and lively atmosphere. The Cathedral and the famous La Scala Theatre are probably the finest examples of Gothic art in Italy. Wander around the chic boutiques and luxury stores of the glamorous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade and enjoy exploring the city. Head to a famous terrace wine bar in the city's center that overlooks the cathedral for a fun pre-lunch drink. Aperitivo is one of the most cherished Italian pastimes. While this social pre-dinner drinking ritual did not originate in Milan, it is safe to say that the tradition is at its strongest here. You must not miss it at least once when you are in town.
Visit the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of the most important art galleries in the world, as it hosts some of the most prestigious collections of antique and modern paintings and sculptures by Italian artists of the twentieth century. It includes masterpieces of the caliber of the Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna and works by Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, Piero Della Francesca, and Tintoretto, to name a few. Cap off your tour with a barbajada tasting—a delicious mix of chocolate, cream, and coffee typical of Milan. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
After breakfast, travel to Naples by Frecciarossa high-speed train. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to the Amalfi coast. On the way, stop by the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Archaeological Area of Pompeii, a city frozen in time, preserving the area in a thick layer of ash, pumice, and lapilli, and meet your guide, an expert in archaeology, for the guided visit. After the visit, head to Amalfi and settle into your accommodation.
After breakfast, meet your professional English-speaking local guide and take a guided tour of Amalfi, once one of Italy’s four great maritime republics. Embark on a walking tour of the historical center with its stunning 13th-century cathedral and cloister. Then enjoy a special visit and tasting at a traditional limoncello farm. Learn the traditional method of producing this delicious liquor from a local family. End the tour with a lemon-based local lunch with wine pairing. Take the day at leisure to relax and rest.
After breakfast, reach the public ferry boat for a 45-minute ride to Vietri Sul Mare, the "first pearl" of the Amalfi Coast. This small town offers a magnificent sea surrounded by magnificent Mediterranean vegetation and is known for its vivid and colorful ceramics. After strolling through the neighborhood's alleys, learn about the craft of ceramics by going to a nearby pottery lab.
After a leisurely lunch, transfer by private car to Cetara, a charming seaside village. Tuna and anchovies are the protagonists of the kitchen and the production of Cetara products. Learn how to make anchovy colatura, a sauce made from fermented anchovies marinated in special containers. Later this afternoon, a private transfer back to Amalfi.
Public ferry from Amalfi to Vietri Sul Mare: 45 minutes
Vietri sul Mare to Amalfi: 15 miles drive / 1 hour
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day private yacht excursion along the Amalfi coast on a private Apreamare 11 yacht (or equivalent) with a professional English-speaking skipper. Take in the striking views of the Faraglioni from the water and stop to swim at your convenience. Disembark and independently explore the coast, starting with the Old Town and its famous Piazzetta.
Day 10: Naples | Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, a private transfer to Naples for your return flight home.
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Included
9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
9 Nights Accommodations
7 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Professional local English speaking guides throughout your tour
Porterage at all accommodation and all city taxes
One way ferry ticket from Amalfi to Vietri sul Mare
Private Venetian Style wooden motorboat in Lake Como for 4 hours
Entrance to Villa del Balbianello, the Cathedral of Milan, its Archaeological Area, and the Terraces with fast track
Bicycle rental and Half-day bike tour around Lake Como
Italian aperitivo at a terrace wine bar in Milan
Entrance to the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan
Barbajada tasting in Milan
Entrance to the Archaeological Area of Pompeii
Entrance to the Cathedral and Cloister of Amalfi
Private visit of a lemon farm in Amalfi, followed by lunch (3 courses)
Full-day Excursion from Amalfi to Capri on a private Jeranto 9 yacht (or equivalent) with a Professional English-speaking Skipper, including refreshments, towels, snorkeling equipment, limoncello & Prosecco including assistance and transfers upon arrival and departure in Capri
Standard Class Frecciarossa high-speed train from Venice to Florence to Rome
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Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
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Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
Justin Chappelle
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
