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Positano: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

1. Positano: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Positano: Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local

2. Positano: Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local

Immerse yourself in a shared cooking class at the local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Italian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. What could be better than enjoying gorgeous Italian food you made from scratch, and chatting with a welcoming Italian family over a glass of wine? Every host serves local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the story of their traditional regional cuisine. A sample menu always includes starter with seasonal ingredients, fresh pasta of the region, and typical dessert. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of more than 1000 home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hike with Tasting Stop

3. From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hike with Tasting Stop

Take in the stunning panoramic views of the Path of the Gods on a guided hike from Sorrento. Refuel with a stop at a shepherd's refuge for a tasting of local specialties. Meet your tour at Piazza Torquato Tasso in Sorrento and get transferred to the start of the hiking route. Hike the Path of the Gods and admire the breathtaking mountain and sea views. Pass by old farmhouses, vineyards, and terraces standing 650m above sea level. Admire the area's natural landmarks from the mountains. See the Sorrento Peninsula, Punta Campanella, and the Li Galli archipelago, as well as the island of Capri in the distance. Stop at a shepherd's refuge to rest and admire the scenery. Enjoy a tasting of various typical foods of the Amalfi Coast. Get transferred back to Sorrento at the end of your hike.

From Naples: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

4. From Naples: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

Discover Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi on this private tour starting from Naples. Explore each stop on foot, visiting iconic sights and getting plenty of photo opportunities and free time. Listen as your driver tells you more about these charming places. Depending on your group size, choose between a sedan vehicle for 1 to 2 passengers or a minivan for 3 to 8 passengers, both air-conditioned for maximum comfort during your tour. After pickup, relax and take in the views along the panoramic road of the Sorrento Coast until you reach the town of Sorrento. Walk through the alleys of Sorrento, which are famous for woodworking, and purchase a refreshing limoncello or ice cream to enjoy while you admire breathtaking views of the sea. Next, travel to Positano to see the vivid and varied colors of the houses that sit on the rocks. Take some free time to walk through the streets that are full of craft shops where you can admire clothing, handmade sandals, and one-of-a-kind ceramics. Finally, reach the sunny town of Amalfi. Immerse yourself in its crystal-clear sea and visit the majestic Amalfi Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece that dominates the historic center of the city. Later, get driven back to your pickup location in Naples. During the entire tour, your driver will be at your complete disposal, explaining to you on board the vehicle everything you need to know about the places you will visit. At each stop, you’ll get free time to spend as you like.

Positano: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class and Dinner

5. Positano: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class and Dinner

Go food shopping like a local, enjoying the distinctive Italian local market and learn how to recognize the best produces from the land. Then immerse yourself in a cooking class at a local home, learning the secrets of the most famous dishes of regional cuisine and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, the cook will reveal the tricks of the trade for three authentic local recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, take home Italian cooking skills that will stay with you for life.

Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Private Walking Tour

6. Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods Private Walking Tour

Discover the Path of the Gods following its only original route from Agerola to Positano. You will hike approximately 4.5 miles (7km) on the mountain trail through the Mediterranean scrub and oak woods of the Amalfi Coast. Walk between the sky and sea along one of the most popular trails in all of Italy and the jewel of the Amalfi Coast and take stunning photos of the Amalfi landscape and its beautiful coastline. After about 2-hours walking you will arrive in the small hamlet of Nocelle, a very cute village overlooking Positano bay; here the tour ends and you can decide to rest or have lunch in a local trattoria. Your guide will be glad to help you in making a reservation and lead you to the restaurant. If you would like you can also follow your guide along scenic stairs down to Positano's center. If you want to enrich your day even more by letting yourself be pampered during this private tour, you can choose an additional option when booking your tour to have a private transfer service for you and a great lunch in a local "trattoria" right at the end of Path of the Gods.

From Naples: Sorrento, Positano, & Amalfi Coast Driving Tour

7. From Naples: Sorrento, Positano, & Amalfi Coast Driving Tour

Take in the passing views as your driver shows some of the many beautiful places of Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi on this attraction-paced private tour from Naples. Make plenty of stops to take pictures and explore freely. Enjoy a mix of history and breathtaking views as you drive to the postcard-perfect villages of Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi in a single day. Travel comfortably between locations via private transportation. Enjoy free time to explore each of these coastal towns at your own pace. Stop into a limoncello factory for a taste of the region’s famed citrus-derived spirit, find the best photo spots, and more.

Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner

8. Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner

Go food shopping like a local, enjoying the distinctive Italian local market and learn how to recognize the best produces from the land. Then immerse yourself in a cooking class at a local home, learning the secrets of the most famous dishes of regional cuisine and taste the fruit of your labor accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, the cook will reveal the tricks of the trade for three authentic local recipes. You can have fun putting your cooking skills to the test, and will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Afterwards, you will of course taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, take home Italian cooking skills that will stay with you for life.

From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hiking Experience

9. From Sorrento: Path of the Gods Hiking Experience

Meet your professional driver in the center of Sorrento, then board a van and drive to the hills of Aregola, a small village overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Upon arrival, get welcomed by your hiking guide and receive a short briefing about the hike. Have time for a drink and comfort break, then begin the tour's most active and scenic part by walking toward the natural path in the rocky mountains of the coast. After about an hour of walking — during which the guide will give in-depth explanations about the nature, landscape, and world surrounding the Path of the Gods — arrive at the panoramic viewpoint. There, enjoy some time to take spectacular photos of Positano from above before continuing along a high variant stretch of the normal path to the starting point. Meet your driver again in Aregola and then return to Sorrento in the van.

Positano & Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Bike Tour

10. Positano & Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Bike Tour

Meet your guide and tour group in Sorrento where you will get kitted out with all the necessary equipment to begin your cycling tour. First, head to Meta di Sorrento passing through the small towns of the peninsula. Then, bike along a 5 km uphill road with a slope of 4-5% until you reach the hamlet of Colli di San Pietro. Then, ride downhill and take highway SS 163 towards the Amalfi Coast. The first section of the highway is curvy and goes downwards so you can relax and take in the breathtaking views. After this, peddle upwards on a 1.5 km stretch of road to reach Positano. The enthusiasm to arrive at the pearl of the Amalfi Coast will give you energy. When you arrive, take your time to explore Positano with no rush. Enjoy the many panoramic viewpoints and stroll through the small alleys. On the way back, stop at the highest point of the Sorrento Peninsula, the Sant’Angelo peak. From here, enjoy the wonderful view of the Gulfs of Naples and Salerno. Finally, return to Sorrento along the panoramic Via Nastro Verde.

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Luca was waiting for us with a big smile at our hotel. He was very informative all day and stopped whenever we wanted. We got to see all the main attractions on the amalfi coast and stopped for a swim, dinner etc without rushing us. It was the best day and made even more special thanks to Luca. Will definitely use this again only way to travel.

Paolo, our tour guide, was phenomenal!!! His knowledge of the path, the land and his own personal experience really added to our experience. The duration breezed through and we got some incredible shots while learning of the history. Following the end, we visited his brother’s restaurant, il Ritrovo, and had the most amazing pasta. A must!

Me and my friends had a great time on this tour! Michele was the nicest driver! He told us what spots would be best to visit and what we should see at each of the locations! He also stopped at some great spots for photos! I highly recommend him as your driver!

Marco was a wonderful guide with unbelievable knowledge of the fauna and history of the path. He was very helpful and patient with me as an elderly woman. I would recommend him!

Gabby and Luca were SENSATIONAL. All of our requests were met perfectly. Can only recommend Gabby and Luca!!! Top