BAY OF NAPLES & AMALFI COAST Activities
The Amalfi Coast and the Bay of Naples have so much to offer.
Just to give you a flavour of some of the activities: would
you like to rent your own private boat for a day tour
of Capri or the
Amalfi Coast; learn the secrets of Italy's best cuisine
with our Positano
cooking classes; learn to make Italy's famous limoncello liqueur
or visit a cheese factory to see how buffalo mozzarella cheese
is made?
Allow us to help you choose your perfect tour of the Amalfi
Coast and the Bay of Naples which will open the door to unique
experiences for you. Your activities will depend on your preferences
but there is something here for everybody. All with an astounding
backdrop of scenery that can include landscapes, coastlines,
mountains, vineyards, olive groves, or rolling farmland. This
is just a taste of what we can offer but we can do much more.
For other services or activities not listed, please contact
us. We will try to accommodate as many of your interests as
possible.
 Boat
Tours & Water Transfers - Amalfi Coast, Capri & Sorrento
We arrange private boat excursions and water taxis along
Praiano, Positano, the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Sorrento -
day and night on typical local boats with knowledgeable local
sailors - to allow you to discover the mythical and infamous
coastlines from the sea. For small groups, daily boat trips
of Capri, the Amalfi Coast and the Emerald Grotto are available
from Positano starting at 9.30am; on request we can provide
you with a personal English speaking guide for the day. For
your Capri day tour, we can also arrange private transportation
such as cars and minivans with English speaking drivers.
Please note, that Blue Grotto tours are only available if
the weather permits. On your arrival at the Blue Grotto, you
will need to transfer from your boat into a rowing boat, which
will take you inside the cave itself. An admission fee is
required to enter the Blue Grotto, which is payable
only on arrival. There are often long line ups (queues)
to see the grotto, so time is required.
See what it is that fascinated the ancient Greeks, and why
these coastlines became the home of Greek myths and legends.
Explore the most charming places, the hidden creeks and breathtaking
views of the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the Sorrento Coast, whether
by water taxi or ferry, private cruise or rented dinghy. On
certain boats you can even rent and skipper the boat for a
day, seeing the stunning coastlines and Capri at your leisure.
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 Cheese
Making - Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
The Amalfi Coast region is the world's mozzarella capital.
Visit a cheese factory so you can see the production of Buffalo
Mozzarella cheese. The texture of fresh mozzarella is quite
different from the common supermarket variety, as you will
see. Much of the mozzarella that comes from here is made from
pure buffalo milk. The water buffalo was originally imported
into Campania from India about 600 AD and herds thrived along
the coast.
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 Classical
Music Concerts - Amalfi Coast
For centuries the Amalfi Coast has inspired and fascinated
many famous composers including Richard Wagner and Edvard
Grieg. Many great musicians and conductors visited, stayed
or worked here including Verdi, Leonard Bernstein, Arturo
Toscanini and Enrico Caruso.There are many music festivals
along the Amalfi Coast, held in the most romantic of settings,
where the original composers found inspiration to create their
most moving works here. See for yourself what inspired them.
Follow the footsteps of Romantic composers and feel inspired
by the combination of scenery and music, creating an atmosphere
that you are unlikely to forget.
Ravello Music Festival is one of the world's
great showcases for symphonic and chamber music, which also
includes The Wagner Music Festival. Ravello's famous open
air concerts are held in the stunning, panoramic and most
romantic of settings of the Villa Rufolo Gardens in summer.
There are many more classical music concerts and music festivals
along the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast throughout the
year. If you would like to hear more about a particular event,
or what else is available, please contact us for more information.
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 Cooking
Classes - Amalfi Coast
Our cooking classes are set in an authentic Italian restaurant
in Positano, a beautiful village on the Amalfi Coast in southern
Italy.
They are held from October to May and conducted in English.
They reflect the traditional regional cuisine
and you will be using fresh and natural ingredients from the
garden. In summer, you can sit on an open terrace, enjoying
a fantastic view of the Mediterranean Sea, while learning
how to make the best pizza and bread! You will be taught which
wines best compliment each type of food, how to choose the
best ingredients, to prepare the recipes and to set a table
to create a unique atmosphere for a special event.
All cooking classes are different and are tailored around
your own interests. You choose the receipes! Every student
gets personal attention and our classes are always "hands
on" with the emphasis on FUN! You will be taking hands-on
cooking lessons in one of the most beautiful parts of the
world, enjoying wonderful aromas and meeting new people with
similar interests. Your rate will include:
 transfer
from your hotel to the restaurant
coffee
on your arrival with typical local cakes and biscuits
notebook
and pencil
meal
and local wine at the end of the lesson
interpreter
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 Dining
out
We will recommend local, usually family-run
restaurants, where the emphasis is on the use of fresh local
ingredients, lovingly prepared into classic local and Italian
dishes such as spaghetti con le vongole, and melanzane a funghetto,
parmigiana di melanzane, pesce all'acqua pazza, mozzarella
in carrozza...These restaurants offer great value for money
with a unique and an authentic Italian ambience.
Here you will be able to experience Italian
life at its best, and perhaps begin to understand why the
enjoyment of good food is of such importance in Italian life.
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 Limoncello
Tasting & Making - Amalfi Coast
Discover the secrets of Limoncello making on the Amalfi Coast
with our private and personalized tours. We visit a famous,
local factory to see how Limoncello is made, then you have
the opportunity to taste the product.
Limoncello is a liqueur made from the infusion of lemon peel
in pure alcohol, and is usually enjoyed at the end of a meal.
It should always be served ice-cold. It is now a national
drink in Italy but was originally a regional product of southern
Italy. The best Limoncello still comes from the Amalfi Coast
and the Isle of Capri, where the best lemons
were and still are grown.
You will also have the opportunity to taste some of the other
seasonal liqueurs such as:
Tangerine
Liqueur obtained from the peels and small fruits of tangerines,
which has a delightful fragrance and flavour
Creamy
Lemon Liqueur, the delight of the cream and the flavour of
the lemons mixed together, makes this liqueur quite light,
so it can be enjoyed at any moment of the day
These are to name just a few!
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The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento are full of life which allow
you the opportunity to have fun and culture. If you really
want to have a different evening, we can suggest fashionable
venues (some in cliff-face grottos!) where you can dance the
night away, or simply watch the world pass by.
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Shopping - Amalfi Coast & Sorrento
We can help you find the best bargains for your shopping
and holiday souvenirs. The most popular purchases with our
clients are hand-made leather (clothing, shoes and accessories),
fashions including the famous Positano Fashion, locally made
ceramics and jewellery.
Just let us know what you are looking for, and with our expert
local knowledge, we will save you time and money in tracking
down the best quality for the best price.
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 Wine
Tours & Tastings - Campania
We can arrange private tours to show you how Campania wine
is made. We have access to less touristy vineyards or family-run
farms, where you can taste exclusive wines produced in their
own specific growing areas. The wines of Campania have a truly
ancient pedigree, with many types such as Aglianico, Fiano,
Greco di Tufo and Falanghina, dating back to the early Greek
colonists and praised by the Romans.
You can visit one of the most advanced and innovative wine
estates in southern Italy, that has placed a thoroughly modern
spin on wines from ancient, indigenous grape varieties. A
stunning aging cellar, gourmet restaurant, tasting room, wine
shop, landscaped gardens and even an outdoor amphitheatre
await you for your private winery tour in one of the most
beautiful and fascinating regions of Italy.
To complete your visit, we suggest a meal in an authentic
Italian restaurant that sits at the top of the winery with
a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding vineyard-dotted
hills. Our winery tours include not only the vineyards and
tastings but also visits to sites of local interest.
Please note that Campania Wine Tours and Tastings
are only available through reservation
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