Sightseeing Tour to visit the Amalfi Coast and also the Emerald Grotto in a day trip. Amalfi, the historical “Marine Republic” where you still find its medieval center. The underwater Emerald Grotto excursion with beautiful sparkling green lights. Positano, the vertical colorful VIP’s village of the coast made famous by the italian fashion and movies.
Tour of Amalfi + Emerald Grotto by boat + Positano (FullDay 8h)
This is the perfect combination to visit the entire Amalfi Coast and the Emerald Grotto (underwater cave)!
Amalfi:
This tour starts from the agreed point in the morning and our first stop is Amalfi. The drive to Amalfi will take 60/90 minutes (depending the traffic). You will have free time to explore the ancient “Marine Republic” (or Republic of the Sea). Visit the 11th century Cathedral of Saint Andrew (amalfitan saint patron) with amazing gold and bright decorations, walk around the labyrinth of tiny alleys where you can have really good shopping and buying souvenirs or just take a bath into the sparkling blue water of the see. Here you can also think about your lunch, you only need to speak with driver to arrange a nice place for your meal. (we suggest limoncello liquor tasting in the shop/factory)
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Lunch
Lunch will be discussed with the escort driver first thing in the morning. The escort driver will make recommendations/suggestions. Reservations will be made if need so.
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Emerald Grotto (Underwater Cave) stop 
the Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo), one of the gems of the Amalfi Coast in the charming bay of “Conca dei Marini”. Discovered in 1932 by a local fisherman, this marine cave is known for the turquoise water that fills the cavern with an emerald-green light when the sun’s rays filter up through a fissure beneath its surface. The grotto was named “Emerald” for the incredible colors that filter from an underground opening and fill the cave with intense nuances of green. The inside of the cavern is filled with stalagmites, stalactites and strange “work of arts” created by time and nature. There is an underwater nativity scene, made ceramics artisan from nearby Vietri. The Emerald Grotto can only be entered with official grotto rowboats which are able to get inside the cave, and lines to enter can be long during summer as these rowboats only seat about 20 passengers at a time. (To avoid the long wait by land, book a tour with a private boat and arrive by sea – optional)
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Positano:
You will have free time to explore the beautiful atmosphere of this ancient colorful village made famous by VIPs from the 60s till today, appreciate the famous exclusive ceramics of the local artisans, enjoy a glass of wine on the beach looking the see. Get lost into the tiny streets and stairways of the this cliff village with flowers everywhere. Known to be the jewel of the Amalfi Coast, Positano is guaranteed to present you with a warm, genuine and authentic Italian experience. The driver will reach the furthest part of the town which is accessible by vehicle, at which time you will walk through the narrow streets and alleys. Here you will see various local arts and crafts, galleries and a bougainvillaea flower shelter which will lead you to the beach. Here you can take a stroll along the boardwalk. Many celebrities are known to vacation here, so it could be your lucky day! (we suggest to visit the ceramic factory)
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End of tour
Back to the pick up location between the hours of 4-5pm or what was agreed upon.
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Important Note Regarding itinerary
If the starting point is from Sorrento Area or Salerno Area-the itinerary is as follows: Positano-Emerald Grotto-Amalfi. Time allocation is the same. It is 8-9hr tour.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE RESERVE ALL RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF ITINERARY IF NECESSARY AT OUR DISCRETION DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES (ENVIRONMENTAL) OR POLITICAL REASONS (STRIKES/PROTEST).
Private Tours
Included
- Luxury, private air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking driver or escort guide. Parking, highway tolls, fuel, all taxes and driver maintenance included and 22% of italian sale tax.
Not included
- Meals, drinks (E20-E45 depending menu order or restaurant)
- the Emerald Grotto (Cave) Admission fee with rowboat (optional private boat)
- Gratuities between 15/20% (optional but really appreciated)
Transportation
One of our professional, knowledgeable English speaking driver guides will be waiting at pick up location (where you will be tendered) or location agreed according to the agreed time (usually 8am to skip traffic). Your driver will be holding a sign with your or your party’s name on it.
From/to Naples or Sorrento or Amalfi or Salerno Ports (Pick up is normally 8am or otherwise agreed upon)
Our escort driver will be waiting at the gangway of your cruise ship or outside the cruise ship terminal. The escort driver will be holding up a sign with the group’s name on it. The email that accompanies the voucher you receive at the time of booking will indicate the meeting point for each specific port.
We recommend that you meet onboard before exiting the ship. This way you are all together when meeting your escort driver and the tour can commence much more efficiently. Otherwise, the wait time for others will be 20minutes, after which time the tour will proceed.
From/to Naples Train Station
The escort driver will be waiting at the end of the train platform where your train will be arriving at. The escort driver will be holding a sign with the name in which the reservation was reserved.
From/to Naples Capodichino Airport
The escort driver will be waiting at the arrival lobby holding a sign with the name in which the reservation was made under or otherwise stated.
From/to any Hotel
Escort driver will be waiting at the lobby of the hotel. Normally pick up is 8:30am or otherwise stated.
From/to any Resident/B&B
The escort driver will be waiting outside the main doors of the building.
For groups of more than 8 people from Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi Salerno we can either provide a Mercedes Sprinter minibus or multiple luxury minivans. This will depend on availability. The use of a minivan allows clients to arrive at the exact location of the destination. With a minibus, you will be dropped further from the destination and you will have to walk to the designated location.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE RESERVE ALL RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF ITINERARY IF NECESSARY AT OUR DISCRETION DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES(ENVIRONMENTAL) OR POLITICAL REASONS (STRIKES/PROTEST).
Private Tours
Included
- Luxury, private air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking driver or escort guide. Parking, highway tolls, fuel, all taxes and driver maintenance included and 22% of italian sale tax.
Not included
- Meals, drinks (E20-E45 depending menu order or restaurant)
- the Emerald Grotto (Cave) Admission fee with rowboat (optional private boat)
- Gratuities between 15/20% (optional but really appreciated)