BIKE AND BOAT - THE AMALFI COAST GULF OF NAPLES AND AMALFI COAST (bike and boat, approx. 110 km, easy/middle tour, 08 days / 07 nights, guided tour)

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1 BIKE AND BOAT - THE AMALFI COAST GULF OF NAPLES AND AMALFI COAST (bike and boat, approx. 110 km, easy/middle tour, 08 days / 07 nights, guided tour) Description 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 a ship that has all the style of the ancient caique, 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, Pompeii, Procida and Ischia Islands, ending your tour in a spectacular Sorrento. Character Easy / medium bike and boat tour with trips between 25 and 35 km. There is all the time to do the bike tour. The difference in level is between 0 and 600 m per day. Highlights and things to see along the route Pompeii and Villa dei Misteri Positano with its colourful houses Island Capri and Grotta Azzurra Islands Procida and Ischia Naples with Piazza del Plebiscito 1

2 Day by day 1st day: Individual arrival to Castellammare di Stabia Embarkation at at the Marina di Castellammare di Stabia (NA), welcome drink, dinner and presentation of the program. Night in the port of Castellammare di Stabia. 2nd day: Pompeii (approx. 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. Walking visit of the town and return to the boat. Overnight on board at the Marina di Cassano/Sorrento port. 3rd day: Sorrento Positano - Amalfi (approx. 34 km) In the morning 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 caique you are free for dinner - and overnight in port in Amalfi. 4th day: Amalfi - Cetara (approx. 29 km) + alternative Ravello (approx. 39 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. You come back to the caique and navigation to Capri. Overnight in roadstead in Capri. 5th day: Capri Disembarkation with the tender in Marina Piccola (Capri). You visit the Island on foot, you reach the village of Capri with its famous piazzetta and continue to the Faraglioni. From above the cliff you can enjoy a wonderful panorama on the Gulf of Naples dominated by the Vesuvius. In the afternoon 2

3 embarkation and navigation to Ischia. Overnight in the caique in the port of Ischia Casamicciola. 6th day: Ischia (approx. 25 km) Cycling from Ischia port 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 port in Ischia Sant Angelo. 7th day: Procida and Naples We sail up to Procida and walking visit of the town and the San Michele Abbey. Return to the boat to continue 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 (in alternative, we reach Castellammare with public means). Overnight in the Marina of Castellammare di Stabia. 8th day: Individual departure Disembarkation at End of the services. Starting dates 2016; guided tour Arrival every Saturday from 30/04/2016 (first date) to 25/06/2016 and from 27/08/2016 to 15/10/2016 (last date). Two boats are available on following dates: 07/05/16, 14/05/16, 21/05/16, 28/05/2016, 10/09/16, 17/09/16, 24/09/16. Included services; guided tour 7 overnights on the Caique Deriya Deniz (in a double cabin with private facilities) Full board with breakfast aboard the ship, picnic lunches to go and dinner aboard the ship (except one dinner in Amalfi on day 3) Overnights in port (except 1 night in roadstead) Tour leader (English/Italian speaking) Sheets and towels (1 change per week of the towels) Well planned routes Detailed documents (places to visit, important telephone numbers) Telephone service hotline for the whole tour Not included services; group tour 1 night in port on day 4 th (in exceptional cases - unfavorable meteorological and/or sea conditions- the ship must return in the port. Only in this case the 3

4 clients will be asked to pay the relative price for the stay in the port approx. from 20 to 50 per person per night) 1 dinner in Amalfi on day 3 Bike rental Arrival to the starting point of the tour Departure from the ending point of the tour Drinks Extras in general Entrance fees Personal expenses Tip Everything else not explicitly listed above General information Type of the bicycle-tour: Guided tour (in which the ship follows the bikers stage by stage) Duration: 08 days / 07 nights Length: Approx. 110 km, stages between 25 and 35 km Accommodation: Caique Deriya Deniz or Caicco Mariagiovanna Caique Deriya Deniz 5 cabins with private services (shower and WC); 10 places 3 double cabins + 2 twin cabins with separate beds Deriya Deniz is a 24 meters long and 6,6 meters wide caique, with a solid structure and finished with precious mahogany woods. The great care in the interiors and external spaces provide big charm and extreme comfort, in order to enjoy a wonderful holiday. The caique gathers 5 cabins (1 will be used by the guide): 3 double cabins and 2 twin cabins, and can accommodate up to 10 people. All cabins are equipped with private services with hot and cold water, shower box with ¼ bathtub, hairdryer. They all have air conditioning with independent regulation, LCD TV and Hi-Fi, a little wardrobe, enough space to place bags and luggage (please exclude rigid luggage), a safe and portholes that can be opened. The ship is furnished with style, it boasts prestigious wood furnishings and fittings, as well as comfortable inner spaces, such as the spacious dinette with bar. The guests can also take advantage of a large solarium and lie 4

5 down on comfortable beach mattresses enjoying the sounds of the sea. The back deck is covered and has a table for breakfasts and dinners. Aboard catering is our pride, and 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, are the absolute protagonists on our table. or Caicco Mariagiovanna used on September 03 th 2016 and on doubled departures 5 cabins 10 places max. 2 double cabins and 3 twin cabins, with private services (shower and WC) Mariagiovanna is a caique, a traditional Turkish vessel built with mahogany wood, which will make youu live an unforgettable and relaxing holiday joining together the antique charm of an ancient vessel with the functionality of a modern boat. The stern and the bow are provided with large and soft cushions which are ideal for our guests who wish to enjoy very relaxing moments just looking at the amazing landscapes in the glittering sunlight caressed by the sea breeze, or simply to sunbathe. All the services that Mariagiovanna can offer, together with an accurate and discreet hospitality will really make you stay on it a very magic holiday. Comfortable cabins, air conditioning and private services and WC on board, provide the clients the maximum comfort. Last but not least, the crew and the cook do their best to provide to guests on board the typical fresh Italian food: seafood, vegetables, pasta, meat, everything scented with the herbs of the Mediterranean scrubs. Starting point: Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) Arrival: By plane: from Naples Capodichino airport, take the Alibus to Naples train station (15/20 min). From 6.30 to 23.40, then follow instructions in the section by train. By train: from Naples train station take the Circumvesuviana train and stop at Castellammare Centrale station (40/45 min.), then take the bus up to the Marina di Castellammare di Stabia. 5

6 By taxi: please book and pay in advance From Naples airport or from Napoli Centrale train station, up to 4 pax: 80,00. From Naples airport or from Napoli Centrale train station, up to 8 pax: 100,00. From Castellammare Circumvesuviana Central Station up to 8 pax: 25,00. By car: From Naples continue on the A3 highway in the direction of Pompei Salerno, go out of the highway at Castellammare di Stabia, take the SS145 in the direction of Castellammare, turn right in Via Ripuaria, at the Stop turn left in Via Napoli and then turn right in traversa Varo. Once you have passed the levelcrossing turn left in Corso de Gasperi, and after 200 mt. you arrive at the entrance of the Marina. Parking: Guarded car park in the Marina of Castellammare di Stabia for 50,00 per week; reservation is not necessary. Rental bikes: 21-gears women's or men's bicycle Important advice: The captain and the guide reserve the right to make alterations to the itinerary, depending on wind, sea and weather conditions or organizational requirements. Language of the information material: English - German Italian Note: Language on board is English Caique Deriya Deniz 6

7 Caicco Mariagiovanna Bicycle holiday Prices 2016 "Bike and boat - Amalfi Coast" Guided tour Package price for person, double cabin with full board 1.225,00 Single cabin surcharge for person and week 755,00 Additional services Rental bike (21 gears) 80,00 E-bike 150,00 Port charges (to be paid in advance) 50,00 Additional nights in Naples; Hotel 4**** stars For day and person, double room with breakfast 65,00 Single room surcharge for day and person, with breakfast 29,00 For the departures starting on 03 th September 2016 and on doubled departures is used the Caicco Mariagiovanna - the same price 7