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Culinary Discovery of Capri, Pompeii, Naples and Amalfi Coast

(History comes alive while visiting Naples, Herculaneum, Amalfi Coast and Capri)

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Take a Trip Back in History on this Magical Mediterranean Adventure. Explore the Gulf of Naples, Herculaneum, Amalfi Coast, Capri & Mount Vesuvius

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This authentic Southern Italian tour combines culinary experiences, hands-on cooking classes, and guided tours of UNESCO historical sites throughout the Campania region. Your time in Naples by the sea will be filled with exciting excursions to Pompeii, boating along the Amalfi Coast with a visit to the Isle of Capri, Mount Vesuvius Vineyard Experience, and guided Herculaneum Historical Tour. The Campania culinary scene is a journey through the flavors of southern Italy, with an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and a passion for simple yet incredibly delicious dishes. There are multiple hands-on cooking classes featuring the best of Italian cuisine while taking in the beautiful views of the sea. Daily breakfast and dinner are included in your tour, as well as four unique lunches. Even though there are a lot of activities packed into this tour, you'll still have enough down time to relax, and soak in the fabulous sunsets and famous coastal scenery.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
Naples Airport or Rail Station Transfers
6 Nights Hotel Accommodations
6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 6 Dinners
Neapolitan Hands-On Cooking Class
Herculaneum Historical Tour
Capri & Anacapri Excursion
Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii Vineyard Experience
Amalfi Coast Boat Tour & Visit
Fresh Pizza Hands-On Cooking Class
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
This tour runs from Sunday to Saturday each week during the season. Please click on the orange "Check Pricing & Dates" button above to view available departures.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Naples Airport or Train Station Transfers to the Hotel
Your driver will meet you at the Naples Airport or Train Station for your short drive along the coast to your hotel located in Ercolano (just outside historic Herculaneum). There will be light refreshments provided to begin your holiday. The hotel is located only 35 minutes from the airport.
Sunset Welcome Dinner with Wine
Meet your hotel contact and review the week's exciting schedule as you sip your exotic welcome drink. This evening you will enjoy a four-course dinner with wine in the hotel's fine restaurant overlooking the breathtaking sea views of the Gulf of Naples. La Terrazza specializes in fresh seafood prepared in the classic Neapolitan style infused with unforgettable flavor.
Day 2
Italian Breakfast Buffet
Your day starts with a delicious Italian continental breakfast served buffet style on the terrace overlooking the sea. It includes breakfast sandwiches, chef's homemade desserts, cereal, yogurt, juices, salami, ham, assortment of cheeses, eggs, jams, honey, croissants and fresh fruit of the season.
Neapolitan Hands-On Cooking Class & Pastry Lesson | Lunch with Wine
Cooking with a view! Each day the backdrop of your cooking class will be an unforgettable view of the Gulf of Naples. Your cooking experience begins with Gnocchi pasta, Sorrento style. You can enjoy gnocchi with the special traditional Neapolitan sauce. As second course you will prepare the seafood biscuit of Castellammare, a typical octopus salad and the Neapolitan pastry: the Frolla, filled with ricotta and cooked semolina flavored with vanilla, "millefiori" flavor and mixed candied fruits. A three-course lunch will be served with wine following the cooking class.
Herculaneum Historical Tour | Dinner at La Terrazza
Enjoy a stunning walk through the ruins of Herculaneum, offering a unique opportunity to rediscover the last moments of life in this city affected by the volcanic eruption of 79 A.D. Admire the panorama that has inspired artists from around the world. Embrace the pure vitality of the volcano, which will show you its slow and dark breath through the fumes coming from rocks surrounding the path. Dinner will be back at the hotel this evening.
Day 3
Italian Breakfast Buffet
Your day starts with a delicious Italian continental breakfast served buffet style on the terrace overlooking the sea. It includes breakfast sandwiches, chef's homemade desserts, cereal, yogurt, juices, salami, ham, assortment of cheeses, eggs, jams, honey, croissants and fresh fruit of the season.
Capri & Anacapri Experience | Island Lunch | Dinner at La Terrazza
After a short walk from the hotel, you will reach the Borbonic dock of Villa Favorita, one of the best preserved gardens of the borbonic period. It's only 45 minutes to reach the island of Capri. At the port of "Marina Grande" your guide will be waiting at the meeting point, "Bar Gabbiano". From there, you will get to Anacapri crossing the scenic road from where you can see the entire Gulf of Naples. Lunch on the island consist of your choice of different sandwiches prepared by the typical Neapolitans "Salumerie" of Anacapri like "De Martino Pasquale". After the lunch break, visit all the major points of interest of the island: La Piazzetta, the square which is the meeting point of the jet set worldwide; Via Vittorio Emanuele, the shopping street of the island and end at the Augustus Gardens, a perfect photo spot for the famous symbol of the island, the Faraglioni. After the free time, you will reach the port of Marina Grande by a minibus, for the boat tour around the island. After the tour of the coast, you will be boarding to come back to the docks in Herculaneum followed by the short walk back to the hotel for free time before dinner on the terrace. In case of bad weather and/or rough seas, alternative plans will be made for the day.
Day 4
Italian Breakfast Buffet
Your day starts with a delicious Italian continental breakfast served buffet style on the terrace overlooking the sea. It includes breakfast sandwiches, chef's homemade desserts, cereal, yogurt, juices, salami, ham, assortment of cheeses, eggs, jams, honey, croissants and fresh fruit of the season.
Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii Vineyard Experience with Tastings | Lunch | Dinner at La Terrazza
Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on mainland Europe, which rises majestically above the Bay of Naples. Mount Vesuvius is best known for its eruption in 79 A.D. that led to the burning and destruction of the Roman Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today's excursion will start in a vineyard at the foot of the volcano. Here, you'll taste a variety of organic wines, extra virgin olive oil tasting along with a sparkling wine tasting. Following this gastronomic tour, you'll enjoy a delicious tasting lunch. After this experience you will have the opportunity to visit Pompeii on your own. You can also make your way to the top of Mount Vesuvius. If you plan on spending more time in the area, you will need to make your way back to the hotel on your own for an additional fee. You can arrange this with your guide during your tour. The view is definitely one you'll remember, so don't forget your camera. You will have some free time before this evening's dinner at the hotel.
Day 5
Italian Breakfast Buffet
Your day starts with a delicious Italian continental breakfast served buffet style on the terrace overlooking the sea. It includes breakfast sandwiches, chef's homemade desserts, cereal, yogurt, juices, salami, ham, assortment of cheeses, eggs, jams, honey, croissants and fresh fruit of the season.
Amalfi Coast Boat Experience | Sunset Dinner Overlooking the Harbor
This morning you will set sail along the Sorrento Coast, admiring the enchanting beauty of Sorrento. Take in the panoramic views overlooking the sea, the baths of Queen Giovanna, the Bay of Ieranto and the marine protected area of Punta Campanella. The onboard guide will accompany you during the crossing, sharing various anecdotes, curiosities and legends of these historic places. The first stop will be in Amalfi, a UNESCO heritage town, where you will have approximately three and a half hours to admire its picturesque views and romantic panoramas. Lunch will be on your own today, to take advantage of the variety of eateries of the area. We suggest you take advantage of your free time to visit the famous Cathedral of St. Andrew and the Paper Museum. You will then reach Positano, where you will have about one hour to discover the pearl of the Amalfi Coast, famous for its narrow streets, small stores and colorful ceramics. At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel. Enjoy dinner back at the hotel overlooking the harbor.
Day 6
Italian Breakfast Buffet
Your day starts with a delicious Italian continental breakfast served buffet style on the terrace overlooking the sea. It includes breakfast sandwiches, chef's homemade desserts, cereal, yogurt, juices, salami, ham, assortment of cheeses, eggs, jams, honey, croissants and fresh fruit of the season.
Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class | Lunch with Wine | Free Time to Explore | Farewell Dinner
Your lesson starts with the Crocchè – a delicious potato croquette antipasto originating from Naples. Then it's time for pizza! The preparation of the pizza dough will begin on Wednesday, giving it time to rise. Then we'll work on creating some of the most delicious pizza you've ever tasted! The last dessert you will make is Torta Caprese, a typical chocolate and almond cake from the Isle of Capri that uses no flour…so it is gluten free. You will see this cake in all the pastry shops! There will be free time to relax back at the hotel prior to sunset cocktails and your farewell dinner.
Day 7
Italian Breakfast Buffet
Your day starts with a delicious Italian continental breakfast served buffet style on the terrace overlooking the sea. It includes breakfast sandwiches, chef's homemade desserts, cereal, yogurt, juices, salami, ham, assortment of cheeses, eggs, jams, honey, croissants and fresh fruit of the season.
Check-Out and Departure
Time flies when you're having so much fun, but alas…it is time to check out and depart this delicious "Edible Destination." Remember, short excursion packages are often available in nearby cities or historic destinations. Should you desire an extension, please let your culinary travel specialist know prior to check-in. Early in the morning on your departure day, you and your newly acquired friends will be transferred back to the Naples Airport or Train Station.
Ercolano, ItalyHerculaneum, ItalyAmalfi, ItalyCapri, ItalyPompeii, ItalyNaples, Italy
What an amazing experience I had with Epitourean and Edible Destinations! From beginning to end, I felt like a VIP. From the time of booking, I was able to speak with a representative who had attended the same trip to Italy and provided so many tips to keep in mind for the trip. Just hearing how great of a time she had got me so excited to take our trip. Unfortunately, our trip had to be postponed due to the pandemic – but the agents always kept me informed of the status and held on to our reservation for whenever we, and Italy, were ready. In the months and weeks leading up to the trip, the agents were responsive, informative, and flexible to help get my mother and I ready for the trip. Our accommodations, host, cooking classes, and excursions were out of this world. This is by far the best, and most stress-free trip I have been on – and they took care of everything for us. Each day we had free time to enjoy the breath-taking views of the gulf and enjoy all that Italy has to offer. The menu, tutorials, and excursions were tailored to the region of Napoli which gave us the chance to indulge in the culture and learn so much. I could not have asked for more from the company, the staff, or the hotel – everything was simply perfect. It was a truly lovely vacation.
Ashlee - April 2022
We had no idea what to expect when we booked our trip with edible destinations to Naples, but all I can say after experiencing one of the best vacations we have ever had, is sign us up for the next city! We love adventure, and good food, and needed a relaxing trip away from our busy kids and every single detail was carefully taken care of so we could just relax. We got to see so much of the surrounding city, incredible tours, (Capri is how I imagine my heaven will look!), and the food was incredible. We felt like our waiters and chefs were family by the end of the week. All rides, transfers, and tickets were taken care of and there were no language barriers at all. We adored our cooking classes, and still make pizza every Sunday at home now! This was such a great way to easily travel without any worries. Come hungry and stressed, and you’ll leave completely relaxed with a belly full of the best food in the world! Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
Mandi and Matt - September 2021
Just wanted to let you know our Culinary Trip to Naples was no less than wonderful. The staff at the hotel – Benjamin, the chefs, the translator Lisa, the wait staff—were amazing. There was not one flaw with our trip. All the excursion were wonderful and the transfers were never a minute late to pick us up. We will be looking for another trip and will certainly recommend Edible Destinations to all.
Fran - October 2018
We just had a wonderful Epitourean stay in Ercolano, just South of Naples. We stayed at the Hotel Puntaquattroventi, which was a lovely small hotel and swim club right on the Mediterranean, the island of Capri, and Naples twinkling in the distance. The staff was outstanding, the food absolutely delicious, and the tours were wonderful. We were picked up at the airport with no problem despite having missed a connecting flight (a quick phone call was all it took) and whisked off. We had 4 cooking classes, various meals, etc. The wait staff were super friendly and remembered our preferences, each meal was different, and the location is lovely. Breakfast was a plentiful buffet, served at the bar. The cooking classes were small, just 2 other people; which meant there was plenty of time for questions, help, and lively discussions. Classes were taught by the three chefs: pastry, main chef, or pizza chef. The translator was Carmella, who was just wonderful, fun and full of interesting side information about Italian life, and with good English. We cooked Panna Cotta, a salted cod dish (my favorite), homemade gnocchi, squid, typical stuffed potato croquettes (the pounds added on!) and made pizza dough which rose for 2 days before making a real Neapolitan pizza. That was quite a feat, considering we were balancing molten cheese on a disk held on a 12 foot pole in 700 degree pizza oven! But it was by far the best I ever had. The excursions included Capri (a group tour with a bunch of other people, including both on the island and around the island on a boat to see the beautiful grotto). The rest of the excursions were only for us 4, which was very special, and all with very interesting guides. The Herculaneum, which is very close to the hotel, was especially interesting; we also went to Pompeii, the top of Mt. Vesuvius (a somewhat strenuous climb but worth it!) and Naples. All in all I would highly recommend this; it was very relaxing, informative, and we got some skills as well as new friends.
Gwendolyn - May 2018
Our Naples Adventure just could not have gone better. Benjamin welcomed us with Prosecco and went over the week with us. He always seemed to be on hand. We especially appreciated the way he coordinated swapping days for two events so that we had the best chance of a pretty day for our visit to Capri. We have done cooking lessons, classes and programs several times in Italy - including with Epitourean! - in China, Thailand, England, France....but working with Pascuale, Gennaro and Carlo was special. The love they have for cooking and their commitment to our learning and having a good experience came through again and again. And the food! From the welcome dinner to the farewell dinner and every meal in between, it was all just super. Every member of the staff - from our coffee baristas to our afternoon drinks waitress - was so friendly. Our room was amazing: with the terrace facing the ocean. We slept with the door open most nights and fell asleep to the sound of the waves. The owners obviously know how to treat their guests. Our site guides, Rafaello twice and Nando for Naples, were informative and easy to understand.
Carolyn & Randall - May 2018
"We have LOVED this week of cooking and exploring at Quattroventi, here in Ercolano. Benjamin and the entire staff have been wonderful. The cooking classes could not have been more fun."
Rebecca - May 2018
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