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Serene Ischia, Amalfi Coast & Pompeii

Italy in 8 Days, 7 Nights in Destination

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£ 999

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Unearth the south of Italy’s most sought after landscapes in this independent journey delving into the rich history of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii while basking in the crystal-clear waters of Ischia.

Trip Highlights

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    Amalfi Coast
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    Ischia
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    Naples
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    Pompeii

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. All transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Breakfast only

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  1. Departures available until December 2025

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  3. Solo travelers from + £ 660

  4. Add up to 4 nights to your stay

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Itinerary

With its enchanting landscapes, rich history, and vibrant modern spirit, this journey through southern Italy is a dream come true for any adventurer. Explore the eclectic charm of Naples, the tranquil beauty of Ischia, the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, and the ancient wonders of Pompeii. Immerse yourself in the region’s deep history while also unwinding on its idyllic Mediterranean beaches.

1st Day: UK/Ireland - Naples

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Pack your bags and head to your departure airport, ready for a flight to the eternal city of Naples*. Once you’ve arrived in Naples, you will transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit.

Why not take this time to explore the birthplace of pizza by strolling through the city’s Neo-Mediterranean architecture? Overnight stay in Naples.

* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Palazzo Salgar or similar
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1465 Reviews

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2nd Day: Naples - Amalfi Coast - Pompeii - Ischia

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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on a full-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites*. Depart Naples, headed for the spectacular coastal region of Amalfi.

Take in the incredible views of the sea on one side and the Lattari mountains on the other as you listen to the insights of your guide along the scenic 50-mile route. You will pass through some of the most renowned villages of the coast, such as Positano and Amalfi, making various stops along the way to take some inevitable souvenir photos. These dramatic landscapes of pastel-colored hillside towns, rugged mountain sides and plunging sea cliffs are among the most impressive in Italy!

Next, arrive at the legendary ruins of Pompeii. The devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD blanketed this Roman city in layers of ash which preserved the city as if it was frozen in time!

Walk around the site, accompanied by an archaeological guide, and learn more about the people that lived here and their daily lives. Highlights include the thermal baths, the Roman amphitheater, the Macellum and the House of the Faun.

After an unforgettable day of discovery, return to Naples and catch a ferry to Ischia. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Important note: before starting the tour we will complete the check-out from the hotel, leave your luggage and embark on a full-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. After visiting Pompeii, we will pick up the luggage.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Gran Paradiso Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

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Activities

included
Full day tour to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii Ruins from Naples

Moderate

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3rd Day: Ischia

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Breakfast at the hotel. Today is yours to explore Ischia at your leisure. Take this time to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings at your own pace.

Alternatively, you can opt to take part in a half-day bus tour of Ischia* where you will get to discover the Island’s most treasured attractions. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional Half-Day Bus Tour of Ischia: Embark on an excursion through the Island of Ischia situated just 30 km from Naples and one of the best kept secrets of the Mediterranean.

You will get to admire all of the Island’s most coveted attractions including Lacco Ameno, the beaches of Forio, the historic center, Casamicciola Terme, Ischia Porto and the famous botanical garden, La Mortella, before visiting the charming little village of Ischia Ponte.

Important: This tour operates only on Wednesdays.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Gran Paradiso Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Half-Day Bus Tour of Ischia

Light

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4th Day: Ischia

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Why not take this time to relish a replenishing spa treatment in one of Ischia’s famed thermal baths, one of the greatest attractions of this island.

Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional island boat excursion*, the perfect way to acquaint yourself with the stunning landscapes Ischia has to offer. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional Island Boat Tour: Tour the magnificent island of Ischia by boat where you will be stopping by its main points of attraction including: Monte Vico Hill, Villa Colombaia, Chiesa del Soccorso, the bays of San Montano, Citara and Sorgeto before unearthing the Grotta del Mago and the Aragonese Castle of Ischia.

A free full hour will be granted for you to wander around the village of Sant’Angelo where you can decide whether you want to take this time to go shopping, sightseeing, or going for a quick dip at a nearby beach.

Important: This tour operates only on Mondays and Saturdays.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Gran Paradiso Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Half-Day Ischia Boat Tour

Light

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5th Day: Ischia

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another full day at your leisure. Take this time to discover Ischia’s array of beaches; from tourist favorites in the north coast to hidden gems in the south.

Alternatively, we recommend taking part in our optional excursion to Procida*, the perfect way to acquaint yourself with one of the Phlegrean Islands off the coast of Naples known for its extra large and sweet lemons. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional excursion to Procida: Board a boat to navigate Procida where you will be stopping and going for a dip at various emblematic locations within the island, from Pozzo Vecchio, the filming location of the movie The Postman, to Marina Corricella and Terra Murate.

Later, stop by Procida for a couple of hours to get to know its historical center where you can visit the Cathedral and the Palazzo d’Avalos.

Important: This tour operates only Wednesdays and Fridays.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Gran Paradiso Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Half-Day Excursion to Procida

Light

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6th Day: Ischia

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your final day in Ischia at your leisure. Take this time to feast on the delicious culinary treasures of this region of Italy. Why not try Ischia’s famous ‘Coniglio all’ischitana’ a dish composed of rabbit and vegetables sure to leave your taste buds craving more.

Alternatively, we recommend taking part in our optional excursion through Capri where you will get to discover the beauty of this glitzy Italian island. Overnight stay in Ischia.

*Optional Excursion to Capri: Hop on a motor boat en route to Capri where you will get to explore the heart of the island first by foot with the help of a local guide who will take you through the narrow streets of the historical center, the famous Piazzetta and southern coast.

Later, enjoy 2 hours at your leisure to further get to know Capri where you can choose to continue your quest by boat and unearth its surrounding caves or walk around the island at your own pace.

Important: This tour operates only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Gran Paradiso Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

750 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Full-Day Excursion to Capri

Moderate

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7th Day: Ischia - Naples

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Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the ferry to Naples. Arrive in Naples and transfer to your hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, set off on a 2-hour walking tour of the city to see its most emblematic sights and landmarks. Visit the Cathedral of San Gennaro, stroll in front of the Royal Palace of Naples, where the great Bourbon kings once resided, and admire the spectacular opera house, Real Teatro di San Carlo!

Continue to the main square, Piazza del Plebiscito, to see the Church of San Francesco di Paola before strolling through the beautiful Galleria Umberto I, a historic shopping arcade. See a handful of Naples' ancient castles, many of which date back to medieval times, and end the tour in the historic center, home to the iconic Spacca Napoli street.

The remainder of the day is free to discover the cultural gems and mouth-watering cuisine of Naples at your leisure. Overnight stay in Naples.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Palazzo Salgar or similar
tripadvisor rating

1465 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Walking Tour of Naples

Moderate

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8th Day: Naples - UK/Ireland

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Breakfast at the hotel*. Sadly, it's time to bring your Italian experience to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

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Accommodation: 7 Nights

Included activities

Included

Full day tour to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii Ruins from Naples

Included activity for day 2 in Naples

Take in the incredible views of the sea on one side and the Lattari mountains on the other as you journey along the scenic 50-mile Amalfi Coast. Afterwards, explore the legendary ruins of Pompeii, accompanied by an archaeological guide.

Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

The professional guide inside the Pompeii excavations will be replaced by an audio guide if there are less than 6 participants. Download the PDF uploaded to your Exoticca account to check the time and pick up point of the activities

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Included

Walking Tour of Naples

Included activity for day 7 in Naples

Set off on a 2-hour walking tour of Naples to see its most emblematic sights such as the Cathedral of San Gennaro, the Royal Palace of Naples, Piazza del Plebiscito, the Church of San Francesco, Spacca Napoli Street and the beautiful Galleria Umberto.

Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

Download the PDF uploaded to your Exoticca account to check the time and pick up point of the activities

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Half-Day Bus Tour of Ischia

Suggested activity for day 3 in Ischia

Explore the beauty of Ischia in this bus tour where you will become acquainted with the Island’s top attractions including the Lacco Ameno, the historic center and the village of Ischia Monte, among others.

Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: 14:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Light

Pick up time will be confirmed 15 days before arrival. Seasonal excursions are subject to weather conditions and may be canceled even on the day. From November through to March, due to the seasonality of the tour,

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Optional

Half-Day Ischia Boat Tour

Suggested activity for day 4 in Ischia

Enjoy a boat tour of the island for you to unearth its most emblematic locations from the Monte Vico Hill and the Aragonese Castle of Ischia to the Grotta del Mago.

Duration 03:00h Approx. Pick up time: 14:30 Approx

Physical rating:

Light

Pick up time will be confirmed 15 days before arrival. Seasonal excursions are subject to weather conditions and may be canceled even on the day. From November through to March, due to the seasonality of the tour,

more information
Optional

Half-Day Excursion to Procida

Suggested activity for day 5

Sail to nearby Procida to stop by and swim in the crystal-clear waters of some of the island’s most stunning locations including Pozzo Vecchio, Marina Corricella and Terra Murate before visiting the historical center.

Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 14:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Light

Pick up time will be confirmed 15 days before arrival. Seasonal excursions are subject to weather conditions and may be canceled even on the day. From November through to March, due to the seasonality of the tour,

more information
Optional

Full-Day Excursion to Capri

Suggested activity for day 6 in Capri

Guided by a local tour expert, get to know the heart of Capri by foot where you will visit the narrow streets of the historical center, the famous Piazzetta and the southern coast of the island.

Duration 06:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx

Physical rating:

Moderate

Pick up time will be confirmed 15 days before arrival. Seasonal excursions are subject to weather conditions and may be canceled even on the day. From November through to March, due to the seasonality of the tour,

more information

The price includes

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  • Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
  • International flights: UK/Ireland - Naples - UK/Ireland.
  • 7 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.
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  • 7 breakfasts
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as indicated in the itinerary.*
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  • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.**
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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Guided walking tour in Naples
  • ATOL Protection.
  • Guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill in Rome.
  • Guided excursion to Amalfi Coast &Pompeii

*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Tax*, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

*Accommodation tax in Italy must be paid directly to the hotel (Approx. 6 € per person per night).

** The entrance ticket to the Pompeii Ruins is not included (Approx.€21 per person).

* The shuttle service from the airport to the hotel will wait for you up to one hour after the arrival of your flight. If your flight is delayed or you experience issues collecting your luggage please get in touch with the local provider.

** The order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary are subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.

** Important: the day of your selected optional activity may change from our trip summary due to frecuency of activities, please confirm date in your voucher. Download the PDF uploaded to your Exoticca account to check the time and pick up point of the activities.

Important: The availability of some activities cannot be guaranteed during major holidays, including Christmas & Holy Week.

Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and some transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group.

Meeting points: the included tours will depart from designated meeting points. The location of the meeting points will be included in your trip details. Transfers to the meeting points are not included.

Please bear in mind for Full-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please note that the entrance ticket to the Pompeii Ruins is not included (Approx. €21 per person).The guide will buy the tickets for you on site, the priority access service to the excavations is absolutely guaranteed
  • Please note that the professional guide inside the Pompeii excavations will be replaced by an audio guide if there are less than 6 participants
  • Before starting the tour we will complete the check-out from the hotel, leave your luggage and embark on a full-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. After visiting Pompeii, we will pick up the luggage.

All transfers and/or activities that involve a ferry, the schedules may be affected due to adverse and weather conditions.

Our selected hotels offer complimentary services which you can enjoy at your leisure.

Scogliera Hotel: Outdoor pool, indoor pool with mineral water, ideomassage pool, waterfalls for cervical care and discounts upon request for Poseidon, Ischia’s most famous spa.

Sorriso Hotel: Indoor and outdoor thermal pools.

Continental Ischia Hotel (Not Continental Mare Hotel): Thermal pools.

Gran Paradiso Hotel: Indoor and outdoor pools and Finnish-style sauna.

Hermitage Hotel:  Sauna, Turkish baths, polychromatic showers, thermal pools, waterfalls for cervical care, kneipp path and beach service (except in August).

Please note: Hotels will be confirmed 15 days prior to your departure date

  • Entry requirements

    Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity required.

  • Visa

    No visa is required to enter the country.

  • Currency

    Euro.

  • Language

    Italian.

  • Electricity

    220 V. Adapter required.

  • Health

    There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from EU countries.

  • Time zone

    GMT + 01:00.

  • Other useful information

    Italian cuisine is one of the most prominent in the world. The national dish is pasta.

  • Tourist Office website

    http://www.italia.it/en/home.html

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice 

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