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- Pompeii
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- Amalfi Coast
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- Sorrento
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- Ravello
March 9, 2020 to March 16, 2020
During this unforgettable 8-day trip, you’ll experience everything Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast has to offer.
Pompeii & Amalfi
Rich in culture and stunning scenery, irresistible Southern Italy is the setting for this breathtaking journey. Enjoy an eight-day journey back to the old country where you will explore not one, but many Italies. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, find yourself relaxing in the town of Sorrento or sight-seeing along the Amalfi Coast, which includes gorgeous places such as Positano, Ravello and Amalfi. On this remarkable trip you will also encounter the world famous archeological site of Pompeii. The beautiful Amalfi Coast awaits you with its great food, historical sites and beautiful architecture, providing an unforgettable Italian experience.
“This is truly an amazing opportunity to participate in an international journey to irresistible Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast, where program participants can experience the country’s culture, learn about its business climate, and make new friends,” said Laura Crawford, President & CEO.”
Itinerary
Day 1: March 9, 2020 – Depart USA
- Transatlantic flight
Today depart the U.S. on an international flight to Italy. (in-flight meals)
Day 2: March 10, 2020 – Arrival in Sorrento
- Arrive in Italy and transfer to your hotel
- Dinner at hotel
Arrive in Italy where you will be met by your program manager who will assist with your transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy your time today either with a quick rest or begin your exploration of the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Later this afternoon, meet your program manager for a welcome cocktail and orientation.
Day 3: March 11, 2020 – Sorrento
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Walking tour of Sorrento
- Limoncello session
- Dinner at hotel
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour though the city of Sorrento, full of fashionable shops and characteristic artisan shops selling local products and wares. The wonderful climate attracted Roman nobleman in ancient times, who came to Sorrento and built magnificent villas. Today Sorrento is a rich and elegant city, full of world class hotels and restaurants. Later, enjoy a local “Limoncello” session to learn about the tradition and secrets behind limoncello production. To end the day, a master “pastaio” or pasta maker, will teach you the art of Italian pasta making so you can go home and let your friends taste your new skill. Bellissimo!
Day 4: March 12, 2020 – Sorrento / Capri
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Day at leisure
- Capri optional tour
After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure or take part in an optional guided excursion to Capri. Arrive at the pier and board your hydrofoil for your trip to the island of Capri, an enchanted island on the south side of the Gulf of Naples celebrated for its natural beauty since the time of the Roman Republic. Upon arrival, experience the “funicolare” and a walking tour of the historic city center. You will have an opportunity to visit the Gardens of Augustus, a retreat into a natural paradise, with a splendid view of the “Faraglioni” – nature’s rock guardians of Capri. You will have free time to explore this scenic wonderland, walk through the characteristic streets, shop in the fine boutiques, or just enjoy an espresso and pastry.
Day 5: March 13, 2020 – Sorrento / Ravello / Amalfi / Positano
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Full-day excursion exploring Amalfi Coast
- Positano Excursion
- Dinner at hotel
After breakfast, meet your program manager for your full day excursion of the Amalfi Coast. Also known as the ‘Costiera Almafitana’, the Almafi Coast is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east. You will visit Ravello – the dramatic hillside town, famous for its Villa Rufolo, which was originally used as a watchtower when it was built in 1200 AD. Due to its high altitude, Villa Rufolo is a great tourist destination offering breathtaking views and beautiful gardens. Continue to Amalfi and its historic center. You may want to enjoy Saint Andrea Cathedral, the Cloister of Paradise and even some shopping. Stroll through the streets and “piazzetta”, lined with orange and lime trees. Try the local pastries and “espresso Napoletano”, or perhaps sample one of the many flavors of gelato. According to local legend, Positano was founded by a group from Paestum who fled there to avoid the attacks of the Saracens. Positano is located in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Amalfi peninsula. At the center of town you can see the brightly colored “maiolica” dome of Santa Maria Assunta, the main church of Positano. (B)
Day 6: March 14, 2020 – Sorrento / Pompeii
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Tour of Pompeii
- Dinner at hotel
After breakfast we will travel to Pompeii, one of Italy’s most famous and unique archeological sites. Frozen in time when it was covered by volcanic ash during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79., Pompeii is now a World Heritage site which offers a glimpse back in time to life during the height of the Roman Empire.
Day 7: March 15, 2020 – Sorrento
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Naples optional tour
After breakfast at your hotel, you have the day at leisure for shopping, strolling or perhaps enjoy an optional tour to Naples. As the capital of the Campania region, Naples is known for its rich history and art. Since the city and pizza are synonymous be sure to sample pizza from a local Neapolitan pizzeria.
Day 8: March 16, 2020 – Sorrento/USA
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Transfer to the airport to fly home
After breakfast and check-out, board your private motor coach, one last time, for your transfer to the Airport and your return flight home. OR Depart the hotel in Sorrento for Rome (if applicable) where you will enjoy a tour of the city with your guide. Later, you may wish to explore the city on your own or take the “hop on hop off” bus around town to explore the city and key attractions a little more or simply wander the city streets while shopping and dining in one of the many pizzeria`s in town.
LEGEND: ( ) = Included meal, B = Breakfast, D = Dinner, DB = Dinner Banquet, L = Lunch
Trip Highlights
Highlights:
• Round trip scheduled airfare into Italy
• 6 Nights accommodation at first class hotel in Sorrento
• Breakfast daily at the hotel
• Transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary, with assistance, by deluxe motorcoach
• Welcome cocktail
• Full day guided excursion to Positano and Ravello/Sorrento & Amalfi/Pompeii
• 24 Hour Hospitality desk daily at the hotel
• Enjoy a “Limoncello” with sampling of the products
• Pizza demonstration and tasting
• Pasta demonstration and tasting
Pricing
Room Type Price Per Person
Single: $3899.00
Double: $3,299.00
Price Changes
The price is subject to supplemental price increases after the date of purchase due to additional charges imposed by a supplier or government for increased fees, fuel surcharges, taxes, fluctuations in foreign exchange markets, or a combination thereof.
Payments:
A $450 per person deposit is required to hold your space on the trip. The final statement will be emailed to you. Your final payment is due July 6, 2019 110 days prior to departure, or upon receipt of invoice.
Refunds and Cancellations:
Cancellations made more than 130 days prior to departure for any reason, will be issued a refund less $150 per person. Cancellations made 129 days to 110 days prior to departure date will receive a refund less $450 per person. Cancellations made 109 to 61 days prior to departure date will receive a refund of 50% of the total trip cost. Any cancellations made within 60 days of departure will be charged 100% of total trip cost.
Written notice of cancellation is required and is effective when received during normal business hours.
Insurance:
Your trip comes with a complimentary travel insurance package which includes the following:
Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption – NOT INCLUDED
Baggage/Baggage Delay $1,500/$250
Trip Delay / Missed Connection $1,000
Emergency Medical & Dental Expense $25,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation $150,000
Your coverage does NOT include Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption Coverage. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to purchase an additional plan to cover these items and protect your investment in case the unexpected happens and you need to cancel your trip and or your trip is delayed due to circumstances beyond your control.
Be sure to review the information sent to you with your welcome materials or you can request a personalized quotation by contacting your Operations Manager at Chamber Discoveries.
Travel Notes:
Passports
You need a passport to travel to Italy. Passport processing can be slow, so if you do not have a passport, you need to apply for one immediately. Complete instructions can be found at http://travel.state.gov/passport.
A passport with at least 6 months validity past the expected date of return to the US is required for travel. It is your responsibility to review the expiration date on your passport to ensure that it meets these requirements.
Why do I need to send you a copy of my Passport?
Effective November 1, 2010, the Travel Safety Administration (TSA) now requires that we enter all of your passport information into your flight record at the time of ticketing. If it is not entered correctly or in a timely manner you may be denied boarding or experience additional travel delays. To avoid these consequences, simply send a legible copy of your passport to Chamber Discoveries as soon as possible; it will be kept in confidential files and only shared as needed with the airlines.
Visa
If you are a U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. passport traveling for tourism or business, you can apply to enter the Schengen area without a visa for a period of three months within each six-month period. If you spend three months in the Schengen area during any six-month period, you must wait another three months before you can apply to enter the Schengen area again without a visa. If you do not meet these conditions, or plan to stay in the Schengen area longer than three months, contact the embassy of the country where you plan to spend the majority of your time to apply for a visa.
For more information, visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/italy.html.
Health Precautions
To learn what the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says regarding traveling to Italy, please visit the following website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/italy
While no vaccinations are specifically required to visit Italy, the CDC recommends that you consult a travel health physician before traveling abroad. Please visit the “Travel Health” link located on the main page for additional information and for a list of Chamber member international travel health service providers.
You need to be in good physical condition as there is a lot of walking and use of stairs.
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