Travel-Learn Program

When: May 30, 2012 - June 07, 2012 (iCal)

Description

Our journey to the Amalfi coast brings us to a treasure trove of architecture and amazing vertical landscapes. Our stay begins in Vietri sul Mare, where we will venture out to see Ravello and its spectacular 13th-century Villa Rufolo and the cliffs of Positano. We will then continue on to the charming seaside resort of Amalfi and the cliff-top village of Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples. During our stay in Amalfi, we will visit the fabled ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, and see the Temples of Hera and Athena at Paestum. Later we will immerse ourselves in the beauty and classical antiquity of Capri, the Isle of Dreams.

Activity Level: Moderately Active

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Only a few spaces remain available for this program; to avoid disappointment, register now!

Cost

From $3,345 per person, double occupancy.

Contact

For more information,contact Usha Nand Sellers Ed. D., Director Tufts Travel-Learn Program, at usha.sellers@tufts.edu or 617-627-5323.

Itinerary

Day 1 & 2 ~ In Transit/ Vietri Sul Mare

Depart for Naples. Upon our arrival we will transfer to our Hotel Raito in Vietri sul Mare. This evening we will meet for a welcome reception and dinner.

Day 3 ~ Ravello/Amalfi

Our coastal experience begins with a scenic ride to the town of Ravello. Here we will visit the exquisite Villa Rufolo, known for its gardens and unique Arabesque architecture. Afterwards we will continue to Amalfi for a walking tour through the town, admiring its piazza and Duomo di Sant’Andrea.

Later we will board a private boat to Positano, considered the most vertical town in Italy. It boasts pastel-colored houses, terraces, and steep hillside gardens. Our afternoon will be at leisure to explore Positano.

Day 4 ~ Sorrento/Capri

Built atop a coastal cliff, Sorrento has long been heralded by poets for its beauty. Today we have the opportunity to view its vibrant gardens, lively main square, and winding streets. Then we board a hydrofoil for Capri, the enchanted Isle of Dreams, where we will have time for independent exploration.

Day 5 ~ Naples

Today we travel back in time with a visit to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. Its collection of artwork and other objects from Herculaneum and Pompeii makes it one of the most important archaeological museums in the world. Following our trip to the museum, we will take a walking tour of the historic center to see the Piazza Plebiscito, Palazzo Reale and San Francesco di Paola.

Day 6-Herculaneum/Pompeii

Today we will have all day to visit Herculaneum and Pompeii and their treasures. Both sites were destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. On that day, the ancient seaside town of Herculaneum was preserved by mudflows, while Pompeii was covered with ash. Pompeii is known for its museum and well-preserved frescoes and mosaics.

Day7 ~ Paestum

Our first destination today is a local farm where mozzarella is produced from the milk of buffalo indigenous to the area. After a tour of the grounds, we will indulge in a tasting of this famous cheese.

Later in the day we will continue to Paestum, which was abandoned in the ninth century, overtaken by forest and forgotten for nearly a millennium. There we will uncover a variety of ruins, including three well-preserved Doric temples, followed by lunch overlooking the temples.

Day 8 ~ Vietri Sul Mare

Today is at leisure in Vietri Sul Mare with this evening reserved for a farewell reception and Dinner.

Day 9 ~ In Transit

Today we will transfer to the airport for our return flights.

Price and Itinerary remain tentative and subject to change

617-627-5323|usha.sellers@tufts.edu