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Italy: The Amalfi Coast & Islands

May 26 - June 1, 2027
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Small-Group Women-Only Trip to Italy with Bold Spirit Travel

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Trip Overview

Embark on an unforgettable women-only getaway through the heart of Southern Italy, led by one of Bold Spirit’s expert tour leaders.

This intimate small-group adventure is designed for women who crave connection, culture, and a touch of indulgence.

Spend a week playing where the ancient Greeks and Romans did as you explore a landscape of fragrant lemon groves, azure sea, and colorful coastal villages.

Your journey will take you to some of Southern Italy’s most iconic destinations: Naples, Ravello, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, and Ischia.

This Bold Spirit adventure is all about embracing la dolce vita — savoring authentic Italian cuisine, enjoying meaningful connections with fellow women travelers, and finding renewal in the natural beauty around you.

Leave all the details to us and get ready for a trip of a lifetime!

Journey Highlights

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At a Glance

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Trip Overview

Day 1: Your Adventure Begins

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Arrive in Naples, Group Orientation, and Welcome Dinner

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Arrival in Naples

Your journey kicks off in Naples, one of Italy’s most evocative cities with its stately palazzos and buzzing nightlife. Naples is also the birthplace of pizza and a myriad of other delicacies. Arrive at the Naples International Airport (NAP). Plan to be at the hotel no later than 3:00PM on this day.

Some guests will plan to arrive the day before the tour starts to get over jet lag. If you would like to do this, choose an early arrival hotel room add-on when you register.

Our centrally located hotel is easily reached by taxi from either Naples Airport or Napoli Centrale train station. Taxis are plentiful and easy to find. If you prefer, we can also arrange a private transfer for an additional fee—just let us know in advance.

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Orientation & Welcome Drink

Meet the rest of the Bold Spirit Travel crew in the lobby for a drink and orientation.
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Naples Historic Center Walking Tour

Meet your local Italian guide for a walking tour around the historic center of Naples. Wear your walking shoes and get ready to learn more about the layered past of this fascinating metropolis.
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Welcome Dinner

Welcome dinner with the group. Get to know the other women on this trip and learn about what is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Meals included: Dinner

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Hotel: Seaside 4-star hotel in Naples

Day 2: The Power of Vesuvius

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Explore Herculaneum and Vesuvius Wine Tasting

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Guided Tour of Herculaneum

Today we’re paying Vulcan—or Hephaestus if you prefer his Greek incarnation—a visit.

The volcano will be in view all day today and you will witness the damage Vesuvius inflicted in 79 AD as a local guide leads you through the town of Herculaneum, Pompeii’s lesser-known—yet considerably more attractive—cousin. You will get a glimpse of these former residents and other fascinating relics of antiquity as you explore with our local guide. Bring good walking shoes.

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Wine Tasting & Group Lunch

Enjoy wine tasting on the slopes of Vesuvius and lunch with volcano and seaside views.
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Evening at Leisure in Sorrento

Your base for the next four nights is Sorrento, a charming town right on the water and the gateway into the Amalfi Coast. Check into your room and enjoy some free time.

Grab a towel and swim in the warm Tyrrhenian Sea. Sip a cappuccino or a local limoncello on the main piazza. Feel the sun on your shoulders. Welcome to bliss.

Dinner is on your own tonight. Opt for a meal at the onsite hotel restaurant or head out with some women from our group to try one of Sorrento’s many eateries.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Hotel: Seaside 4-star hotel in Sorrento in the center of town (rooftop bar & pool)

Day 3: Lemon Groves and Liquid Sunshine

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Sorrento Olive Oil, Lemon Grove, and Limoncello Experience

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Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a decadent breakfast buffet at the hotel this morning.

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Olive Oil Mill Visit and Tasting

Explore an olive oil mill and sample local oil varieties.

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Lemon Grove Farm and Limoncello Tour

Tour a lemon grove farm and factory to learn how limoncello is made and why regional lemons are so important.
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Group Lunch

Sit down for lunch together among the lemon trees.
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Afternoon at Leisure in Sorrento

The afternoon is yours in Sorrento. Indulge in some downtime to do whatever suits you. Relax with a drink on the terrace. Go shopping in Sorrento’s many boutiques. Have a spritz by the waterside. Take a dip in the hotel pool.
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Group Dinner

Enjoy dinner as a group this evening.
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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Hotel: Seaside 4-star hotel in Sorrento in the center of town (rooftop bar & pool)

Day 4: Island Time on Ischia

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Relaxation and Thermal Spa Adventure

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Ferry Transfer to Ischia

Transfer to the Island of Ischia by ferry. The ferry ride is absolutely part of the adventure. You will need a day pack for this full day spent out exploring.
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Thermal Water Park Experience

Your adventure with Bold Spirit includes entrance into one of the island’s best thermal water parks, offering numerous pools and an idyllic beachfront with sun loungers and umbrellas.

The spa also boasts a bistro and cafe, both perfect for snacks and lunch.

There will be time for massage, facials, and other treatments (not included—must be booked separately).

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Ferry Transfer Back to Sorrento

In the evening, we catch the ferry back to Sorrento.
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Evening at Leisure in Sorrento

Dinner is on your own at the hotel or at one of the many restaurants in Sorrento proper.
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Meals included: Breakfast

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Hotel: Seaside 4-star hotel in Sorrento in the center of town (rooftop bar & pool)

Day 5: Amalfi Coast Gems

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Explore Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello by Land and Sea

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Transfer to Amalfi Coast Villages by Minibus

Today you will visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, three villages guaranteed to fill your camera with snapshots of the sweet life. Fragrant lemon groves line the hillsides and darling shops and cafes hide along cobblestone alleyways.

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Mini-Cruise from Positano to Amalfi

Getting from Positano to Amalfi is part of the fun: we will take a mini-cruise in a boat from one beach-side town to the next. The rest of the tour will be by minibus.
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Group Lunch in Pontone

Enjoy a traditional lunch with our Bold Spirit crew.
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Guided tour of Villa Rufolo in Ravello

In mountainside Ravello, partake in a guided tour of Villa Rufolo and soak up the seaside views. Ravello is an excellent place to purchase local pottery.
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Return to Sorrento by Minibus

After Ravello, we make our way back to Sorrento for the night.
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Evening at Leisure in Sorrento

In the evening, put your feet up at the hotel or head out for dinner in Sorrento.
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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Hotel: Seaside 4-star hotel in Sorrento in the center of town (rooftop bar & pool)

Day 6: Naples Bound

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Pizza Class, Return to Naples, and Farewell Dinner

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Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy the hotel's wonderful breakfast buffet.

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Morning at Leisure in Sorrento

You have the morning to sleep in, walk the waterfront, do some last-minute shopping, take in the sights, and just enjoy Sorrento.

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Pizza-Making Lunch

Check out of the hotel and head to lunch with the group. Today’s lunch is not your typical sit-down meal. Instead, you’ll be making your own pizza with a local pro.
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Minibus Transfer from Sorrento to Naples

After lunch, it’s time to head back to big city Naples in our private minibus.
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Free afternoon in Naples

Settle into your hotel room and decide how to enjoy your last afternoon. Our hotel is right by the water in Naples and close to a shopping area with great boutiques called Chiaia.

You’ll have a few hours to catch anything you missed, such as historic monuments, shopping, or one last flaky sfogliatella.

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Farewell Dinner

We conclude our Bold Spirit adventure together with a farewell dinner at a Neapolitan eatery. Dig into one more plate of pasta before you leave tomorrow.
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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Hotel: Seaside 4-star hotel in Naples

Day 7: Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow...

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Parting Ways and Departure from Naples

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Breakfast at the Hotel

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Farewell and Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to say farewell to all your Bold Spirit pals before you catch a cab to the airport. The Naples airport is an easy 20-minute ride from our hotel. We will help set up your taxi with the front desk.

Or choose to stay in Naples a few more days on your own to see Capri, Paestum, and Pompeii.

Or take the train to Rome and see more of Italy…the fast train to Rome takes just a little over an hour from Naples and is easy and fun to use.

Ask us for more info on how to extend your adventure.

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1. Naples

Naples, Italy

2. Herculaneum

Ercolano (Herculaneum), Italy

3. Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius, Italy

4. Sorrento

Sorrento, Italy

5. Ischia

Ischia, Italy

6. Positano

Positano, Italy

7. Amalfi

Amalfi, Italy

8. Ravello

Ravello, Italy

What's Included

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What's included

Seven days and six nights at beautiful hotels in dreamy locations

An English-speaking Bold Spirit facilitator accompanying you every step of the way

All meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary

Private land transfers for the Bold Spirit group throughout the entire adventure and ferry tickets

A small group experience

Local expert bilingual guides in each destination

All equipment needed for activities

Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel

A planning session over Zoom to get you ready for this Bold Spirit adventure

A packing list

Gratuities at group meals for servers

What's not included

Round-trip airfare

Cost for additional activities not outlined in the detailed itinerary

Taxis to/from the airport

Meals not outlined in the detailed itinerary

Alcoholic beverages, unless otherwise specified (most meals include wine)

Personal expenses, such as souvenirs

Travel insurance

Early hotel check-in

Room service/minibar

Extra spa services

Laundry

Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, and local guides

Pricing

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