Enchanting Southern Italy
Naples
Naples
Enchanting Southern Italy
Tour summary
8 days
Italy
11 meals
18 guests (max)
Driver
Trip leader
Luxury minicoach
Twin-share / double / double for single occupancy
7 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation7 nights
Welcome to Italy, where pastel-hued cliffside villages, glittering turquoise oceans and gilded palaces collide. Where every winding path laden with history leads to a new memory waiting to be unlocked. Sample soft mozzarella and crunchy peperoncini that tantalise your tastebuds, hear tales of noble kings and queens from a local expert, and soak up fragrant gardens filled with every colour of the rainbow. Embrace this journey as your own and discover something new every step of the way.
Tour highlights
- Visit the exquisite 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta
- Visit a lemon grove near sleepy Minori and indulge in a zesty tasting spread
- Spend a day exploring the breath-taking and idyllic island of Capri
Tour itinerary
Day 1 - Naples (Italy)
A hub of intoxicating culture and historic masterpieces – we’ll meet the group in the electric city of Naples. Our included dinner tonight is a chance to get to know each other better – and sample some sumptuous Italian cuisine. Here’s to an incredible journey ahead!
A hub of intoxicating culture and historic masterpieces – we’ll meet the group in the electric city of Naples. Our included dinner tonight is a chance to get to know each other better – and sample some sumptuous Italian cuisine. Here’s to an incredible journey ahead!
Included today
Accommodation
Hotel Royal Continental (or similar)
Meals
- Dinner
Day 2 - Naples – Pompeii – Santa Maria di Castellabate
This morning will begin with a walking tour of Naples’ historic centre. A local guide will lead us into the labyrinthine of streets in search of the Cappella Sansevero – the home of the Veiled Christ, one of the finest sculptures in the world. Then, we’ll be transported back in time with a visit to one of the world’s most famous archaeological wonders: Pompeii. After spending some time exploring this fascinating site with a local guide, we’ll continue to the picturesque seaside town of Santa Maria di Castellabate – where we’ll have the evening to spend at our leisure. (B)
This morning will begin with a walking tour of Naples’ historic centre. A local guide will lead us into the labyrinthine of streets in search of the Cappella Sansevero – the home of the Veiled Christ, one of the finest sculptures in the world. Then, we’ll be transported back in time with a visit to one of the world’s most famous archaeological wonders: Pompeii. After spending some time exploring this fascinating site with a local guide, we’ll continue to the picturesque seaside town of Santa Maria di Castellabate – where we’ll have the evening to spend at our leisure. (B)
Included today
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Santa Maria (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3 - Santa Maria di Castellabate – Minori
This morning, we’ll be welcomed at a local farm – where we’ll view the resident buffaloes and be lucky enough to observe the preparation of light, fresh mozzarella. We’ll then take a guided tour of Paestum – home to three of the world’s best-preserved Greek temples. Visiting the magnificent temples, Roman Forum and the Ampitheatre, we’ll uncover the enthralling history of this glorious archaeological site with a local guide. Then? A kitchen piled high with fresh local produce awaits us back at the farm. Time for a cooking lesson! Our hard work will be rewarded as we savour our own creations at lunch with the host family. Today’s ventures will end in quaint Minori, our base for the next five days.
This morning, we’ll be welcomed at a local farm – where we’ll view the resident buffaloes and be lucky enough to observe the preparation of light, fresh mozzarella. We’ll then take a guided tour of Paestum – home to three of the world’s best-preserved Greek temples. Visiting the magnificent temples, Roman Forum and the Ampitheatre, we’ll uncover the enthralling history of this glorious archaeological site with a local guide. Then? A kitchen piled high with fresh local produce awaits us back at the farm. Time for a cooking lesson! Our hard work will be rewarded as we savour our own creations at lunch with the host family. Today’s ventures will end in quaint Minori, our base for the next five days.
Included today
Accommodation
The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 4 - Minori – Ravello and Tramonti – Minori
Today’s first stop is the hilltop town of Ravello – where we’ll visit the grand Villa Rufolo and the splendid Villa Cimbrone. Then: we’ll move on to a local lemon grove for an afternoon with a zesty twist. Amalfi is famous for its succulent and fragrant lemons, so there is no better place to dive into a tasting of limoncello and lemon-infused local specialties. Back in Minori, the evening is yours to spend at your leisure. More relaxed than its glitzy cousins, Amalfi and Positano, Minori’s small-town grace and atmospheric seafront will undoubtedly capture your heart.
Today’s first stop is the hilltop town of Ravello – where we’ll visit the grand Villa Rufolo and the splendid Villa Cimbrone. Then: we’ll move on to a local lemon grove for an afternoon with a zesty twist. Amalfi is famous for its succulent and fragrant lemons, so there is no better place to dive into a tasting of limoncello and lemon-infused local specialties. Back in Minori, the evening is yours to spend at your leisure. More relaxed than its glitzy cousins, Amalfi and Positano, Minori’s small-town grace and atmospheric seafront will undoubtedly capture your heart.
Included today
Accommodation
The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5 - Minori – Amalfi and Positano – Minori
The dramatically set cliffside town of Amalfi is nothing short of magnificent. After wandering the sun-filled piazzas and pretty beachside on an orientation tour, we’ll venture onwards to the blissful town of Positano. Enjoy some free time here to explore the picture-perfect cascade of terracotta houses, lively restaurants and alluring boutique storefronts, before returning to Minori. We’ll spend the afternoon learning the intricacies of ceramic decorating from a local artisan. Then, will have plenty of time to enjoy Minori’s coastal charms at our leisure.
The dramatically set cliffside town of Amalfi is nothing short of magnificent. After wandering the sun-filled piazzas and pretty beachside on an orientation tour, we’ll venture onwards to the blissful town of Positano. Enjoy some free time here to explore the picture-perfect cascade of terracotta houses, lively restaurants and alluring boutique storefronts, before returning to Minori. We’ll spend the afternoon learning the intricacies of ceramic decorating from a local artisan. Then, will have plenty of time to enjoy Minori’s coastal charms at our leisure.
Included today
Accommodation
The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6 - Minori – Capri – Minori
A tour highlight beckons today! After breakfast, we’ll take a short ferry across to the picturesque island of Capri and enjoy a ride on the charming funicular railway – which will whisk us away from the port and into Capri town’s elegant piazza. We’ll orientate ourselves around the village – strolling through the lanes of chic cafes and exclusive boutiques, before relishing in some free time to explore at our own pace. Upon returning to Minori later this afternoon – we’ll have a free evening to indulge in a little dolce vita. We recommend finding a restaurant in town and sampling the local specialty of scialatielli – a thick pasta with a heritage dating back to medieval times.
A tour highlight beckons today! After breakfast, we’ll take a short ferry across to the picturesque island of Capri and enjoy a ride on the charming funicular railway – which will whisk us away from the port and into Capri town’s elegant piazza. We’ll orientate ourselves around the village – strolling through the lanes of chic cafes and exclusive boutiques, before relishing in some free time to explore at our own pace. Upon returning to Minori later this afternoon – we’ll have a free evening to indulge in a little dolce vita. We recommend finding a restaurant in town and sampling the local specialty of scialatielli – a thick pasta with a heritage dating back to medieval times.
Included today
Accommodation
The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7 - Minori – Maiori, Cetara and Vietri sul Mare – Minori
Today’s agenda will see us explore some hidden gems of the Amalfi Coast. First: Maiori – a beautiful village that is home to the largest beach in the area and an array of grand historical buildings, including the church of Santa Maria a Mare. We’ll continue the adventure with a stop at the fishing village of Cetara before landing in Vietri sul Mare – a town famous for its hand-painted, vividly coloured ceramics. After a full day of exploring, we’ll enjoy some free time back in Minori. And tonight? We’ll come together and clink glasses over a delicious farewell dinner.
Today’s agenda will see us explore some hidden gems of the Amalfi Coast. First: Maiori – a beautiful village that is home to the largest beach in the area and an array of grand historical buildings, including the church of Santa Maria a Mare. We’ll continue the adventure with a stop at the fishing village of Cetara before landing in Vietri sul Mare – a town famous for its hand-painted, vividly coloured ceramics. After a full day of exploring, we’ll enjoy some free time back in Minori. And tonight? We’ll come together and clink glasses over a delicious farewell dinner.
Included today
Accommodation
The Minori Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 8 - Minori – Palace of Caserta and Sant’Agata de’ Goti – Naples
For the final day of our tour, we’ll say goodbye to the Amalfi Coast and move on to the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta – an exquisite example of the Italian Baroque period. Then: from the royal to the rustic. Our next stop will be a farmhouse in Sant’Agata de’ Goti, where we’ll taste fabulous Falanghina wines produced from black grapes grown in the Campania region. For one last Italian indulgence, we’ll sit down to a pairing with local produce for lunch – before concluding our journey back in Naples.
For the final day of our tour, we’ll say goodbye to the Amalfi Coast and move on to the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta – an exquisite example of the Italian Baroque period. Then: from the royal to the rustic. Our next stop will be a farmhouse in Sant’Agata de’ Goti, where we’ll taste fabulous Falanghina wines produced from black grapes grown in the Campania region. For one last Italian indulgence, we’ll sit down to a pairing with local produce for lunch – before concluding our journey back in Naples.
Included today
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Things we think you'll love

A buffalo's gift
Prepare your senses for a wonderful tasting of fresh, light mozzarrella after wandering through a local farm in Paestum, where buffaloes happily swing their tales and munch on fertile land.

18th-century palace promenades
Stroll through the manicured grounds of the Royal Palace of Caserta, taking in the magnitude of this 18th-century Baroque beauty.

Zesty lemon ingredients
Get lost among lemon trees at a grove near UNESCO-certified comune Minori where we'll sample zesty limoncello and other lemon-infused flavours.
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Anonymous April 2025
Naples city tour guide, took too long to explain everything alot of waiting around
I don't class Naples as Blue-Roads - actually we only had one day of the whole tour I would class as travelling...
C.P. April 2025
The tour was interesting and fun, the small group was great, our tour guide was informative and amusing, the hotels were all good, the bus travel not too long, travels on the inter island ferries were...
Read full reviewPatrick Mc April 2025
First I have to say that Flavio and his talents as a tour leader is the best. He engages everyone equally and is always ensuring that everyone involved. That special needs are being met.
The tour...
Anonymous April 2025
Fantastic comprehensive tour with wonderful tour leader, guides, driver and good hotels perfectly located.
John Ca November 2024
Would do any trip with Michele
Anonymous November 2024
Absolutely 10/10. Every day was a new experience. Lots of "pinch me" moments. Awe gasping. Fantastic. Loved every moment.
Vivienne Ma November 2024
A fantastic tour that I’d totally recommend. Lots of variety. Boat trip to Amalfi and Capri was great. A well paced trip.
Kay Do October 2024
This was our first tour experience. The pace was a little intense for us, but the size of the group was very appealing. The group was very compatible and the company was delightful. We enjoyed being...
Read full reviewJohn Do October 2024
The tour indeed takes you to back road places with excellent local guides to explore the area. The primary tour guide was very capable, kind and informative. Our fellow tour members were an affable...
Read full reviewAnonymous October 2024
A fabulous tour guide who knew her stuff.
Megan Br October 2024
Annalisa was a wonderful Tour Leader and added the X Factor to a terrific tour.
Anonymous October 2024
The Tour Guide, the Driver, the Quality of the Bus and the opportunities to experience a variety of activities were just right for me.
Anne Wa October 2024
Guide was great , driver was excellent. I and loved the trip and was going to recommend it to my sister. However I think she would struggle with the roads in a bus. Just want to give the heads up for...
Read full reviewAnonymous October 2024
I thought the tour was excellent. My first ever!!!. The hotels were mostly great, although one room was quite small.
Our tour leader Annalisa and driver Guilio were excellent, fun and very experienced...
Anonymous October 2024
Excellent tour. Enjoyed all the visits, and variety between countryside and city. Capri was a long day but enjoyable. The highlight was our guide Annalisa who was just great!
Only letdown was rooms...
Anonymous October 2024
This was a great tour. Full of excursions and covered the Amalfi coast and island of Capri in perfect style
Our tour manager and driver were great and fun to be around.
Anonymous October 2024
Great places
Good guides
Well organized
Anonymous October 2024
I did not enjoy staying in Miinori for five nights.
The Hotel Royal Continental in Naples where Blue-Roads tour company booked our stay lost my big luggage/suitcase that I had left at the hotel while I...
Anonymous September 2024
Well organized, safe, informative and a great mix of people. The sites and scenery were awesome.
Anonymous September 2024
Interesting itinerary...Roman and Greek ruins, cooking class, Amalfi Coast.
Enjoyed the people on the tour... from several countries.
I felt that the tour leader was not experienced enough. New to...
Anonymous September 2024
Great exploring experience. Full of attractions and activities. I enjoyed my tour to the fullest.
Anonymous September 2024
our guide Roby was fun and friendly and always checked to see if we were all okay with everything…the trip itself was varied and gave us an insight into other aspects of italian life .. thankyou roby...
Read full reviewDavid Be September 2024
The tour of the Amalfi Coast and surrounding areas displayed the amazing environment in which the locals live and work. There was also the historical area of Paestum to visit. Our guide, Loredana, did...
Read full reviewAnonymous September 2024
Loredana was a fabulous tour leader. What I loved about this tour was the local experiences. Also loved the history of Pompeii and the dramatic scenery of the Amalfi coast.
Highly recommend.
Kathy Gr September 2024
This tour was a delightful expereince in every way. It gave me the feel of life along the beautiful Amalfi coast: its unique culture, its warm and resilient people, its long history and present day...
Read full reviewSharon September 2024
Back Roads Brilliant ! My first trip & Solo to Italy it was the best - I loved that we did some things not on the usual tourist route. Best Tour Guide Flavio & our very safe Bus Driver Guillio....
Read full reviewToni Os September 2024
Back Roads Tour company is Absolutely Fantastic. From experiencing the wonderful local culture, food and wines, exploring amazing out of the way places and So much more. I can't recommend this tour...
Read full reviewAdrienne Ke August 2024
The hotels were very nice mostly smaller boutique style, which we loved. Our tour guild was amazingly helpful with a lot of knowledge of the area. Great at offering option of extra activities...
Read full reviewAnonymous August 2024
From the begining to the very end, this tour was fantastic. Our Tour Leader Flavio was very professional, friendly and made the tour every enjoyable for everyone. The standard of the hotels were all...
Read full reviewGeoffrey Il August 2024
A very well organised and led tour of southern Italy
A great group of 10 travellers, majority from NZ and Aussie who all enjoyed the week’s experiences
Highlights included Pompey and tours from...
Shirley Mi August 2024
The tour leader. commented on historical social and cultural aspects of each place visited. As well it was fun. A great group of people. Thoroughly recommend
Brett & July 2024
Well, what can we say about our tour - Terrific, Fabulous & more. The itinerary was great, we ventured & experienced some truly magic places off the beaten track. This is exactly why we choose the...
Read full reviewAnonymous July 2024
I experienced the most wonderful holiday with Back Roads and will recommend them to anyone thinking of travelling. Michele our guide was very professional but also gave so much of himself as though...
Read full reviewAnonymous July 2024
A great trip all round, excellent driving on the narrow roads. Excellent guide who kept everybody informed. All places we visited were very interesting.
Nerida Kr July 2024
A great way to see what the Amalfi Coast has to offer. From the ruins of Pompeii and Paestrum to the island of Capri. Enchanting mountain top villages like Ravello to cooking and ceramic classes...
Read full reviewAnonymous July 2024
Michele and our driver whose name I can't spell were brilliant. They were professional, informative, funny, a font of local knowledge and made sure that everyone had a great time. The places we went...
Read full reviewPeter Sa June 2024
I highly recommend Michele who was our tour guide due to his superior knowledge about the history of the areas we visited.
Michele was kind, patient and generous with his time and made everyone feel...
Steve Ma June 2024
Flavio was a fantastic tour leader.
His knowledge was awesome and the towns and accommodation was fantastic.
Anonymous June 2024
Excellent guide, route and accommodation.
Sonja June 2024
This tour was excellent and I loved that we really got to see and spend multiple days in several towns that make up the Amalfi Coast. So much better than other tours that only offer a few hours. The...
Read full reviewPeter June 2024
The tour was well paced, everything we saw and visited was wonderful. The activities were fun and interesting. The tour leader, Annalisa was amazing. Our driver was also wonderful safely getting us...
Read full reviewAnonymous June 2024
Flavio our tour guide was fantastic. He was so personable and friendly and he made the tour so enjoyable.
Isabelle Va June 2024
I loved this tour, the Amalfi coast is so beautiful but navigating it in our own would have been hard. Our tour leader Flavio was superb.
Anonymous June 2024
We had so much fun on this tour. Flavio was a wonderful guide. We saw so much with busy days but it didn't feel overwhelming. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Anonymous June 2024
We had a most wonderful, knowledgeable, caring leader in Flavio.
We saw beautiful sights and did fun things like a cooking class at a Buffalo arm with a most gracious countess.
We also had a...
Anonymous June 2024
Our guide Flavio was fabulous. Authentic and humorous while also respectful towards all.
I loved staying at the one small hotel in Minori on the Amalfi coast for 5 of the 7 nights. It was so great to...
George Se June 2024
Great tour Excellent caring guide. Visited magical places. Consider great value for money. Thoroughly recommend.
Anonymous May 2024
Our guide was so very knowledgeable and his love for Italy was infectious.
Our driver was both skilful and we felt very safe with him at the wheel.
Loved all the villages we saw and thoroughly...
Deryk Th May 2024
An excellent tour with a perfect balance of guided and directed activities as well as time to explore on our own. The tour director Luca and driver Carmine worked tirelessly to ensure our activities...
Read full reviewAnonymous May 2024
Our Tour Leader Luca Sica is the highlight of the trip !!!
He is very accommodating, patient, fun, professional, caring for everyone’s requests , knowledgeable and To be honest, the best Tour Leader...

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Full tour details covering accommodation, transport and included experiences are available in our tour notes.
FAQs
Southern Italy has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. From mid-June to the end of August temperatures can reach 40°C (104°F), so sun hats and sunscreen are essential!
Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.
Although air conditioning is mostly unavailable in historic buildings, fans will be provided during hot spells. Most hotels have bathtubs with overhead showers (rather than walk-in showers), so you’ll be able to enjoy a soak at the end of the day.
The timings of ferries will differ depending on the day’s schedule. However, a typical crossing between Minori and Capri usually takes around one hour and fifteen minutes. The crossings are usually smooth and scenic, although wet and windy weather can impact them at certain times of the year.
We’ll spend the majority of the day exploring the colourful buildings and sparkling waters of Capri, leaving at 9am and returning around 3pm. As for our stops in Amalfi and Positano, these are shorter visits of up to two hours which will include free time to wander. Please note, these timings are not guaranteed and depend on your Tour Leader’s decisions as well as the group’s curiosity.
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