03 Aug 2022
This is an amazing experience. Well worth the money. We had a tremendous, memorable day.
Minibus picked us up punctually at Hotel in Sorrento. Essential air-con.
Our lovely guide, Cintzia introduced us to herself & trusty driver, Giovanni. Both were amazing. Cinzia was so knowledgeable,well-Organised,efficient, helpful & humorous. She was excellent shepherd to her small flock and didn’t lose any of us.
Giovanni was competent driver along the windy, mountainous roads with perilous drops & hairpin bends. We loved Positano with its fabulous shops of stylish linen clothes, original jewellery, lemon-related products and mouth-watering patisserie including frozen tiramisu.
Then we boarded the boat to Amalfi and took in the rugged coastline with its watchtowers, sheer cliffs, caves & pirate history before arriving at harbour in Amalfi 30 minutes later. Bustling with tourists, restaurants, souvenir shops, cathedral & fountain. Our necks were sore with looking upwards so much at the dizzy heights!
Then after 1 hour stop, on to Pontone high up in mountains with more spectacular views for welcome lunch in lovely restaurant with amazing views down sheer drop over valley & vineyards. They were all very helpful with husband’s onion allergy. Then on to village of Ravello with opportunity to visit Villa Rufello and more awesome views.
It was so hot even for start of August so glad we took hats & water and minibus had air-con.
The return journey gave unique views of Vesuvius and down over sprawling city of Naples. Throughout it all, Cinzia gave us a lively, informative, interesting and entertaining view of it all. She was so kind and patient with us and really helped make this a memorable experience along with the incredible scenery, history, people & food of Italy. Well worth money and we’d do it again.