22 Apr 2023
My husband and I spent spent 4 nights in the Sorrento/Amalfi Coast area and Nunzio gave us the most amazing experience we could’ve asked for. Nunzio genuinely loves what he does and where he’s from and it shows. Spending the weekend with him felt more like spending it with a friend than a driver or a tour guide. We enjoyed his company so much, on top of all of the knowledge and excellent recommendations he gave us. He never makes you feel rushed or pressured to do anything. He picked us up from the Naples train station and gave us a small tour of the city before we stopped for the most delicious non-touristy pizza which we never would have found without him. Then we stopped for pastries and espresso before he took us to our hotel in Sorrento.
We spent the next day exploring the Amalfi coast. We started the day with an olive oil tasting at Gargiulo which was absolutely delicious. Then we spent time in Positano where we had an incredible lunch overlooking the mountain at a family run restaurant. He told us we had to try the fresh squeezed juice from a stand off the side of the road and he was 100% right - it’s a must try! The juice is so fresh and rich in flavor and the man that owns it makes you feel so special. Then we spent time exploring Ravello. He even took us Scala, a small town that is the sister town of Brooklyn, and showed us their 9/11 memorial because he knew we were from New York.
The next day Nunzio set us up with the best guide, Paolo, at Pompeii and told us all about its history while we drove there. It was such a surreal experience. It started pouring during our tour and Nunzio went home to get us towels for when we were done, just so we could dry off. Then he took us to a cafe that makes the best espresso I’ve ever had in my life. This is an example of his top notch, above and beyond service.
Our last day he picked us up from our hotel and we got cappuccinos and pastries before he dropped us off at the train station. He even made a surprise stop to pick up my best friend so that we could see each other before he brought her from Naples to the Amalfi Coast.
If you’re planning on visiting the Naples/Pompeii/Amalfi Coast area, do yourself a favor and book Nunzio. His experience is evident because he has such quality recommendations and people that he works with. He made us feel so at home during our trip. It felt like we made a life long friend. Whenever we make our way back, he will be our first phone call.