Ravello & Amalfi: Culture & Food Lover’s Tour

Meet our english speaking local guide to explore Ravello, the elegant international City of Music which sits on a promontory at 350 metres above the Mediterranean Sea with spectacular views over the other towns of the Amalfi Coast. Lunch with guide?

Ravello historically has been the inspiring escape for artists, writers, intellectuals, musicians and composers such as Wagner, Toscanini, Escher, Mirò, Lawrence.

Amble along the historical centre and reach Villa Cimbrone whose origins date back to the 11th century: the Villa and its wide elegant gardens are located in a strategic position, standing at the edge of the cliffs and offering dramatic views over Amalfi’s coastline. Pause for a moment at the Terrazzo dell’Infinito (Terrace of Infinity), a natural balcony embellished with impressive marble busts, with an almost 360 degree view of the coastline and the distinctive, colourful Mediterranean Amalfi coast landscape with its terraced lemon groves.

Wander along the ancient alleyways, churches and nobleman’s residences while your guide will unveil the most interesting stories of this long history’s town.

Our driver will take you to Amalfi, the Italy’s oldest maritime republic.

With our guide stroll along the narrow and colourful alleyways of this ancien town, discover its cultural treasures while tasting local delicacies.

Amalfi is dominated by its impressive Duomo Cathedral that combine an Arab-Norman style facade with an indoor baroque architecture and with bright coloured tiles.

Saunter to the local fishmonger, bread bakery and stop to a limoncello maker using “Amalfi sfusato limone”, with tastings.

Treat yourself at the historic local patisserie established at the beginning of the 19th century. All their delicacies, including chocolate and gelato, are still produced in their pastry-making laboratory. Here you’ll partecipate to a chocolate experience with a demonstration of artisanal chocolate production and it variations: spreadable cream, pralines, dry citrus with dark chocolate, gelato. Tastings are included.

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