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 BIKE & BOAT IN THE TIRRENIAN SEA - GULF OF NAPLES AND AMALFI COAST 2010
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Code: G301.
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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 an ancient style gulet, 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, to continue then just at the feet of the impressive Vesuvio Vulcano near Pompeii, and then cycle again on Procida and Ischia Islands, ending your tour in a spectacular Sorrento.
The caique Altinlar has been completely renovated in 2007, while all the bathrooms have been renovated in winter 2009. The ship is 24 m long and 6,20 m wide.
All cabins are simple but functional and comfortable, they are furnished with a French bed, a little wardrobe, and there is enough space to place bag and luggage (please exclude rigid luggage).
All cabins have little windows that can be opened and have air-conditioning. Outside there are 2 decks: one is on the anterior part and has a big solarium with mattresses for all guests. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners. Aboard catering is our pride, it is the result of a cultural research, suggested by the old recipes of seaside villages. Carpaccio, fresh seafood and vegetables, pasta, meat and the herbs of the Mediterranean scrubs of Campania, are the absolute protagonists on our table.
Guided tour with English and Italian speaking guide (International groups).
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Program
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PROGRAM:
Day 1: individual arrival
Embarkation at 18.00 at the Marina di Castellammare di Stabia (NA), welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program.
Day 2: cycle trip to Pompeii (14 km)
Cycle trip to Pompeii and visit of Pompeii and the Villa dei Misteri. It is the biggest open-air archaeological site of the world. A great example of past human life, where the huge eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 A.D fixed forever under ashes and lava men in their daily activities. Return journey to the Marina di Castellammare and departure with the caique towards Sorrento. Overnight on the gulet in Sorrento.
Day 3: Sorrento – Positano – Amalfi (34 km)
Visit of Sorrento and departure along Sorrento coast. You cross “Passo San Pietro” (St. Peter’s pass) and you enter in the Amalfi coast, where you will cycle along the wonderful road overlooking the sea up to Positano. Its colorful houses have been built in amphitheatre shape, overlooking the sea, giving a unique and picturesque aspect to the village. After Positano you continue towards Amalfi, the most powerful Mariner Republic at the end of X century. We suggest the visits to the cloister of Paradise and the church and a walk along the main street that is connected with many narrow streets between white fisherman’s houses. Return to the gullet and overnight in Amalfi.
Day 4: Amalfi – Minori – Cetara – Vietri – Salerno (22 km) + alternative Ravello (33 km)
From Amalfi you continue your cycle tour along the coast, cycling on a street with some ups and downs overlooking the sea, crossing the villages of Minori, Maiori and Cetara. It is possible to make a deviation and go up towards Ravello, where in the placid beauty of the main square, the Dome dedicated to Saint Pantaleone stands out. The blood of the Saint liquefies every year on 27th July. From the village dominating the sea from 300 mt. Above sea level, you can enjoy a view beyond the Gulf of Salerno and up to the Cilento mountains. We suggest a visit to Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo, whose architecture (a mélange of Arab, Sicilian and Norman style) was an inspiration for Wagner. You return on the road along the coast to finally reach Vietri and Salerno. You come back to the gulet. Overnight in Salerno.
Day 5: Capri
The day starts with a sailing up to Capri. We will have some breaks during the sailing to take a bath and to admire the Amalfi coast from the sea. Arrival in Capri during the morning, disembarkation in Marina Grande, our arrival port. You visit the Island on foot, you reach the village of Capri with its famous “piazzetta”. Possibility to visit the “Grotta Azzurra”. From above the cliff you can enjoy a wonderful panorama on the Gulf of Naples dominated by the Vesuvius. After the visit you come back to the gulet. We will then sail round the island to reach the famous “faraglioni” (crags). Overnight in the gulet in Capri.
Day 6: Procida and Ischia (37 km)
We sail up to the Island of Procida. Disembarkation with the bikes and bike trip on the island. You reach again the caique and you sail up to Ischia. You arrive in a small harbor and 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 Ischia.
Day 7: Napoli
We sail up 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. In the afternoon we reach again the caique and we sail up to Marina di Castellammare di Stabia. Overnight in the Marina.
Day 8: departure
Disembarkation at 09.00. End of the services
We reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind and weather conditions or organizational requirements.
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Map
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Technicals caracteristics
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Embarkation/Disembarkation:
In Castellammare di Stabia (Naples)
Duration and departure dates:
8 days/7nights from Saturday to Saturday
Departure every week from 01/05 to 10/07 and from 04/09 to 23/10
From 17/07 to 28/08 traditional cruise (no bike tour)
Overnights
Castellammare di Stabia – Sorrento – Amalfi – Salerno – Capri – Ischia
Bike trips
Sorrento coast – Amalfi coast – Pompei – Capri – Ischia and Procida
Every trip is between 30 and 40 km
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Prices
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Price per person: 940 €.
Price per person in 3rd bed: 550 €.
Bike rental: 60,00 €.
Possibility to rent the boat in charter €. 10.600
The price includes:
Accommodation in double cabin with private facilities, on full board from the dinner of day 1 to the breakfast of day 8 (picnic lunches), Italian/English speaking guide, sheets and towels (1 change per week).
The price does not include:
Journey to/from the embarkation harbor, bike rental (21 speeds), drinks, entrance fees (museums, parks, monuments), tips, extras, everything not included in “the price includes”.
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All cabins have little windows that can be opened and have air-conditioning. Outside there are 2 decks: one is on the anterior part and has a big solarium with mattresses for all guests. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners. Aboard catering is our pride, it is the result of a cultural research, suggested by the old recipes of seaside villages. Carpaccio, fresh seafood and vegetables, pasta, meat and the herbs of the Mediterranean scrubs of Campania, are the absolute protagonists on our table.
Guided tour with English and Italian speaking guide (International groups).
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