Amalfi Coast by Bike and Boat NaplesCapriIschia – 8 Days
Type of tour: Guided
Level: 3
Duration: 7 Nights
Distance: 20 Miles/day average
Dates: Saturdays: May 2-Jun 20; Aug 29-Oct 17, 2015 (minimum 4 persons)
Tour price: €1315
Start city: Castellammare di Stabia (Naples), Italy
End city: Castellammare di Stabia (Naples), Italy
Tour Description
This is a journey that will take place both on land and on water, searching the natural treasures and cultural heritage spotted along the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Naples. A cruise on board a ship that has all the style of the ancient caique, a type of boat that is a legend itself, just as it is the sea under your feet.
It is not just a matter of watching and observing, but a truly active journey intended to combine sailing and relaxing with cycling along the narrow streets of Capri, Pompeii, Procida, Ischia Islands, and Sorrento.
Highlights: Guided Daily Program: Guided Day 1: Individual arrival to Castellammare di Stabia Day 2: Castellammare di Sabia – Pompeii – Sorrento (9 miles/15 km) Day 3: Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi (22 miles/35 km) The colourful houses of Positano are built in an amphitheatre shape overlooking the sea, giving the village a unique and picturesque aspect. From Positano the tour continues to Amalfi, a powerful town during the 10th century maritime republic. Highlights of the town include the Abbey of Paradise, Church and main road that is connected with many narrow alleys between white fishermans’ houses. Day 4: Amalfi – Minori – Vietri – Cetara or Ravello (16 miles/25 km; optional Ravello route 22 miles/35 km) Cycling on you reach Vietri and Salerno. You’ll join the gulet and navigate to Capri. You’ll enjoy some time admiring the Amalfi coast from the sea. Day 5: Capri Day 6: Ischia (22 miles/35 km) Day 7: Procida – Naples – Castellammare di Stabia In the afternoon we reach again the caique and we sail up to Marina di Castellammare di Stabia (in alternative, we reach Castellammare with public means). Day 8: Individual departure or additional nights (Please note that the program and details are subject to changes due to nautical and weather reasons.) Included Services: Guided Please note: Bike Rentals: Guided All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge: You can bring your own bicycles (at no extra cost). However, the crew or tour operator are in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of such bicycles. Pedals: Seats: Helmets:
Leaving at 6 p.m. from Marina di Castellammare di Stabia (Naples), the crew welcomes guests with drinks, dinner and presentation of the program.
Overnight in Castellammare di Stabia.
Today’s cycle route leads you to Pompeii, the world’s largest open-air archaeological site. A great example of past life, Pompeii’s citizens remain fixed in their daily activites when Mount Vesuvius eruped in 79 A.D. and covered the city with ash and lava. From Pompeii the tour returns to Marina di Castellammare and Sorrento, where you can visit the town on foot.
Overnight in Sorrento.
This morning you depart along the Sorrento coast. You cross “Passo San Pietro“ (St. Peters pass) and enter the Amalfi Coast. The route cycles along scenic roads on the way to Positano.
Overnight in Amalfi.
From Amalfi you continue cycling on rolling roads overlooking the sea, passing the villages of Minori, Maiori and Cetara. You can also make a detour to Ravello to visit the Dome dedicated to Saint Pantaleone. Views along the route include the Gulf of Salerno and Cilento mountains, as well as Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo whose architecture was an inspiration to Wagner, a famous composer.
Overnight in roadstead in Capri.
Today you will have a break from cycling. You will have time to vist Capri’s famous piazzetta and Faraglioni. Another highlight is a spectacular view from a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Naples dominated by Mount Vesuvius.
Overnight stay in the port of Ischia Casamicciola.
Cycling from Ischia port you will cross by bike the west part of the island among the scents and flavors of the Mediterranean sea, crossing little villages with the possibility of visiting little museums along the stage. Once we reach the thermal village of S. Angelo, embarkation and overnight in port.
We sail up to Procida and walking visit of the town and the San Michele Abbey. Return to the boat to continue to Napoli, disembarkation and visit of the city. Starting from “Spacca Napoli”, you will discover the city centre characterized by narrow streets, with washing hung out, baroque churches and palaces, the San-Carlo theatre, the Gallery Umberto the 1st, the Plebiscito Square.
Overnight in the Marina of Castellammare di Stabia.
Disembarkation at 9:00 am. End of services.
in case of adverse weather, the boat may need to return to port at night to anchor. In these cases there may be additional port fees not included in the cost of the tour package. The fees vary between ports, and will be divided among all participants and paid directly. (The per person/per night fees usually range €20-50.)
Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:
The bikes will have FLAT pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.
If you plan to bring your own seat, please let us know. The guide will help you to change out the seat.
Helmets are available to rent on this tour for €10, payable upon arrival. Helmets MUST be reserved at time of booking. For safety and hygiene purposes, we recommend that you bring your own, or purchase one when you arrive at your destination.
