Sicily and the Amalfi Coast with Adventures in Good Company
The Amalfi Coast is simply stunning: rugged mountains, craggy seashore, and azure blue ocean serve as a backdrop to tiny villages perched on steep hills. The hiking is delightful, the history is fascinating, and the cuisine is exquisite. The island of Sicily shares all this and yet is different in every way with its own distinctive feel.
The southern coast of Italy has other delights too: on our Sicily and the Amalfi Coast trip we’ll visit the ruins of Pompeii, climb Vesuvius, eat pizza in Naples, learn Sicilian cooking, visit the ancient town of Erice, see sea salt being produced, visit an island off the coast and hike to caves to see ancient art, visit ancient Roman and Greek ruins, taste local wine. Add all this to friendly people and it’s little wonder that this area is widely regarded as the perfect vacation spot for a hiking trip for women over 50. Maximum group size: 14.
Highlights
- Experiencing the best of southern Italy, from the Bay of Naples to the island of Sicily
- Exploring charming towns and ancient ruins, including Pompeii and Segesta in Sicily
- Exploring the Amalfi Coast on foot
- Visiting beautiful Sicily to see how sea salt is produced and sample local Marsala wine
- Taking a boat to Levanso, the smallest of the Aegadian Islands and hiking to see ancient art etched into caves
- Savoring regional cuisine, local wines, and fruits and vegetables fresh from the market
