Wednesday                                        Pompeii

There are few archaeological sites that rival Pompeii's importance.  Buried by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, the rediscovery of the city of Pompeii has given tremendous insight to the daily life of the Roman period.  Spend the morning exploring the art and architecture of this wonder with a highly experienced guide.  Eat lunch, then drive up the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius for a spectacular view of Naples and its Gulf. 

                                                                Wine Tasting

Dine at one of Positano's best restaurants on dishes specially selected to accompany some of the regions finest wines. 

Thursday                                           Free Day

Suggested activities for the Free Day are:  the beach, scuba diving, sailing, Grotta Esmerelda, Sorrento, Herculaneum and shopping.  Procida, the smallest island in the Gulf of Naples, is a beautiful, untouristed treat, but requires the full day.                   

Friday                                                  Capri

Take the ferry to Capri--long a playground for the rich and famous.  Take a cruise around the island.  Take an optional rowboat ride into the Blue Grotto.  Afterwards, go to the beach, shop, or take a bus to Anacapri where the chair lift will take you to the top of Mt. Solaro. 

Saturday                                  Naples/Sorrento/Herculaneum

Naples is a very densely populated city, but the Museo Archeologico cannot be missed.  This museum houses many of the most important finds from Pompeii.  Have lunch at one of Naples' famous pizzerias.  Spend more time in the city or go to Sorrento, another jewel on the coastline, or Herculaneum, a Roman town buried in the same eruption as Pompeii.  Have dinner at a restaurant in Montepertuso.

Arrangements can be made for guests' plane, train or bus connections.