Sorrento Private Minibus tour to Positano Amalfi and Ravello

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Amalfi Coast

   Smooth drive along the UNESCO Heritage world site, inspiration of thousands of artists and dreamers. With unique seaside views in a comfortable and mediterranean atmosphere. Amalfi began to grow after the Roman Empire, forming part of the Byzantine Empire and serving as a strategic point for maritime trade. It became autonomous in the 9th century and reached its peak in the 10th century thanks to its powerful fleet, which made it one of the four Italian maritime republics. After the Saracen invasions, Amalfi fell into great poverty until it was rediscovered in the 19th century thanks to the Grand Tour, that consisted of traveling throughout Italy and France to discover the greatest works of art and architecture in history, practiced by young artists and intellectuals, especially from northern Europe). Amalfi has Unique attractions as the Cathedral of St Andrew, with the relics of the apostle, and important places like the Arsenal museum where to see how life was during the empire.

   180 minutes here

2. Positano

   Stop in Positano to explore the corridors and local tastes, and take incredible pictures of the traditional architecture the city has. The Pearl of the Amalfi Coast. Positano offers a unique atmosphere for photos and Italian style, with its distinctive corridors and houses built on the mountainside. Positano began as a fishing village and found fame thanks to its architecture and landscapes, which moved thousands of writers and painters throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, who wrote about it and captured their memories in countless artworks of modern art. Although the town as we know it is relatively young, near Positano there are reports that show signs of prehistoric settlements (paintings on the walls), that go back to the neolithic.

   60 minutes here

3. Praiano

   Known as the city of the Sun, as it is the only town on the coast from which you can see the sunset in certain winter months. (The coast faces southeast, and Praiano is the only town out enough to the sea to allow you to see the sun setting behind Capri in the colder months). During the first week of August, for the feast of St. Dominic (patron saint of Praiano), there are planned illuminations in the city. The whole town turns off its lights and is lit by candles, and fireworks and flame shows are held at the church for three days.

   Pass by without stopping

4. Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)

   The Emerald grotto is located in the town of Conca dei Marini, part of the Amalfi Coast and rising between Praiano and Amalfi. The cave is famous because of its variety of colors and multiple rock formations, such as stalagmites and stalactites, making also nice effects underwater, with famous formations as the "holly family" The grotto can be visited from land or from the sea, reaching the check point and paying a small fee for a short boat ride inside the cave to admire the attractions located in.

   45 minutes here · Admission not included

5. Furore

   The fiord of Furore is a tiny beach located along the Amalfi coast, famous for its lovely views and quiet conditions, a bridge is letting the cars go between the mountains and is possible to enjoy very clear views of the sea and the green cliffs. Furore was also house of a famous diving competition organized by Red Bull up to some years ago, and was also scenery of countless paintings, writings and also movies, inspiring many artists along the years.

   Pass by without stopping

6. Amalfi

   Stop in Amalfi for 2 hours. visit the great cathedral of St Andrew, famous church from the X centuries, where are located the relics of the Apostle st. Andrew, very important place for catholics as also a place of pray for St Francis of Assisi during XIII centuries, The temple shows a distinctive arab-byzantine style. Enjoy a classic lemon sorbet. classic lemon ice cream inside a huge lemon, local fruite in the area. The city, full of culinary options, will be great for lunch time or culture food tasting among the fresh fish markets and local legendary bakeries. Admire the wonderful landscapes or city sights from the beach, and also to visit museums and historical attractions, like the paper museum or the Arsenal Museum where you can see how life was at the imperium and how they builded the ships for the great Amalfi fleet.

   120 minutes here

7. Atrani

   Atrani is officially the smallest town in Italy due to its geography, with only 0,12km2, Atrani finds its beauty on a tiny beach embraced by the palaces and local stores along amalfi coast. Located right beside Amalfi, Atrani is also declared World UNESCO Heritage.

   Pass by without stopping

8. Ravello

   Visit the memorable city of Ravello, a town freeze in time with its emblematic villa Cimbrone, a majestic building, now working as hotel, but once an important resident from nobile people, with the characteristic infinite terrace, where you can touch the sky and kiss the Tyrrhenian Sea while taking outstanding pictures of the landscapes. Visit Villa Rufolo, historical building of Ravello, property of the Rufolo Family and built during the XIII centuries, this place with its gardens that look suspended above the sea and the famous stage that hosted many international artists during the famous Ravello Festival. Ravello will enchant you with a unique mediterranean atmosphere, and the quiet of a place immersed at the mountains.

   60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en, it, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 14 travelers per booking

Operated by

Lubrense Boats

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Seats for infants under request (for an extra fee)

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