Suggested pick-up time will be approx. at 8.00 - 8.30.The ride from Naples takes approx. 1:45 – 2:00 hrs. Driving along this splendid coast line you find so many spots that make you think “now I know why all this is considered the most beautiful coast line in the world”. During this tour you have the opportunity to visit characteristics and cute little streets with many shops caffè and local trattoria’s that surrounding the main square with the beautiful and majestic cathedral of St. Andrew. Combine Amalfi tour with other location, personalizing your private tour: take the advantage of
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The incomparable beauty of the Amalfi coast has captured visitors from all over the world. Over-look the serene blue of the sky and the sea, Amalfi is blessed with an incredible lush vegetation and flowering fields, a unique scene with an unforgettable natural beauty. Suspended between the slopes of Lattari mountains and the sea, the picturesque alleys of Amalfi today host a large number of tourists.
The origin of the city date back to the roman empire, which later became the territory of the duchy of Naples, until when in 839 Amalfi rebelled to the tyranny of the prince of Benevento Sicardi, becoming the first sea republic of Italy (the others were Venezia, Genova and Pisa) and be a real power both commercial and military so they can control the markets of the Mediterranean sea for more than 3 centuries. Amalfi was so powerful that start to promulgated its own maritime laws, the famous Amalfi tables which that was the first code navigation, and was then taken over by other maritime republics.
Shore Excursion Amalfi Coast
Had mint its own currency call “Tarì” gold on one side and silver on the other marked with a cross, symbol of the city. In short, a real power of the time. To remember this glorious past, every 4 years in June Amalfi holds the “Historic regatta of the marine Republics” anciently, Amalfi was also very famous for its paper mills, paper quality and craftsman ship of the artisans were known throughout Europe (there is no documentation about the origins of paper production) a process that continues today even though much reduced. Testimonies of this old work is still preserved in the museum of the paper of Amalfi. Walking among its picturesque alleys and stairs, you will reach a little square (piazzetta) where a number of multi characteristic shops and cafes make the square an impressive meeting place. But what makes this place a unique place is its natural characteristics, that blend with the beauty and majesty of the cathedral of St. Andrea.
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The long steep stairs, the polychromatic façade of the church decorated by golden mosaics, and a bronze door of the byzantine era, makes this cathedral impressively beautiful, in addition to its proximity there are gorgeous locations like Praiano, a beautiful and relaxing little village very nice for holiday resort; Conca dei marini, a fishing village offering a stunning panorama, is also the site of “Emerald grotta” where the sea water take an intense green hue caused by light filtration. From Conca you can get to the Agerola mountains (650 mt) passing through woods and fields. The area is also famous for its dairy products, and for the incredible views of the coast from above. Thanks to all this beauty, Amalfi is considered the heart and soul of the coast.
Amalfi can be combine with other beautiful locations historical or along the coast; The service will be discharge with Mercedes sedan or deluxe minivan by English speaking driver.
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