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A unique tour of the Amalfi Coast
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Minori relives its own traditions and flavours through this gastronomic
tour which celebrates all the local skills and specialities. Minori,
was well renowned in medieval times for pasta making, and in the 17th
century the invention of the ÒngegniÓ (a device which increased pasta
production to industrial levels ) made Minori an open factory, with
every space, public or private, that had the right ventilation being
transformed into a permanent display of all types of pasta, hung out
for the drying process. Even on the seafront promenade, which today
offers cool sea breezes and welcome shade, the more traditional forms
of pasta were set out to dry.
Minori displays all its traditions at their best, a great feast of culinary
skills blended with art and literature, presenting a dish ready to be sampled
by Italian and European gourmets.
Day 1 - Sat. Arrival day
Arrival in Naples, pick up at the airport at time set by Gabriele's Travels to
Italy, transfer to the Ischia island hotel Hotel Villa Romana in Minori
(Amalfi Coast). Hotel check in, and time to relax before a welcome reception
and dinner. (DD)
Day 2 - Sun. Ischia
Breakfast. Full day to relax and Spa beautification. IschiaÕs spas offer a
wide variety of services from simple massages and beauty treatments to more
curative offerings to enhance wellness and reduce stress. Experienced medical
personnel are involved in personalizing individual treatments, utilizing massage
therapies with the natural mud and mineral waters exclusive to the region. Rest
of the day at disposal. Dinner and overnight. (BB, DD)
Day 3 - Mon. Limoncello Tasting
After breakfast back to mainland and into the village of Minori on the Amalfi
Coast. After our check in at Hotel Villa Romana weÕll visit a local Limoncello
factory with a demonstration of production techniques. Limoncello is a sweet
liquor with an intense unique flavor. This drink is a classic of the Amalfi
coast prepared from locally grown lemons.
In the afternoon attend a cooking class. Dinner and overnight. (BB, DD)
Day 4 - Tue. Mozzarella
Morning field trip to visit a cheese factory where delicious Mozzarella is
produced along with other cheeses. Free time for independent activities before
the afternoon third cooking class. Dinner at the end of the class and overnight.
(BB, DD)
Day 5 - Wed. Fish Market/Ravello
After breakfast, visit a local fish shop to learn how locals shop for fresh
fish. We will buy fish that we will eat tonight. The day will continue with
a short ride to near by Ravello. Visit two of its beautiful villas: Villa
Cimbrone and Villa Ruffolo. Richard Wagner composed The Magic Garden of
Klingsor from the opera Parsiphal, while living at Villa Ruffolo. Wine
tasting of local Bianco di Ravello before returning to Minori for dinner
at local restaurant. Over night. (BB, DD)
Day 6 - Thu. Pompeii sightseeing
After breakfast travel to Pompeii for a visit to this very unique archaeological
site. Then into Naples for lunch and sightseeing. Special guide in Naples will
be our dear friend Roberto Cesiano famous dentist and entertainer. Return to
Minori for dinner and overnight. (BB, DD)
Day 7 - Fri. Amalfi sightseeing
After breakfast sightseeing excursion of Amalfi with a local English-speaking
guide. Discover the town and learn about its history. Visit the Valle dei Mulini,
where some of the oldest paper mills in the world still exist, the City Hall and
the most significant high lights of this ancient Maritime Republic. Free time
for individual activities before returning on your own to Minori for the evening
farewell dinner with some entertainment. (BB, DD)
Day 8 - Sat. Departure day
End of the tour and departure for your next destination.
Gabriele's Travels to Italy continually strive to improve tour
itinerary and features. If improvement can be made, or unforeseen
circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve
the right to vary itinerary excursions and to substitute hotels and
restaurants. Final documents and paperwork, sent out about three
weeks prior to departure date, will include an updated itinerary.
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PACKAGE PRICE: €2,199, per person, based on double occupancy.
PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INDICATED IN EURO CORRENCY
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Prices include:
• 7 nights accommodation double occupancy
• Breakfast daily
• 7 dinners (5 at the hotel and 2 in a local restaurant)
• All waters, coffee and wines with meals
• Cooking class
• Transportation as per itinerary
• Spa service of your choice
• Guided visit of Pompeii excavations with a professional guide
• Wine tasting
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Professional gastronome and chef assistance during cooking lesson
• English speaking local guides during visits and lessons
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INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 1-888/287-8733
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