Italy's Amalfi Coast boasts a classic Mediterranean landscape, a sensual blend of both natural and cultural wonders. DVD Currently unavailable. Capri, the largest of the island's two towns, sits in a saddle above the port. For a great day-trip from Naples, Positano, or Sorrento, catch the early morning jet boat to the isle of Capri. We're lucky today — there's a little chop, but dinghies are squeezing in. Skip to main content. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Explore Europe / Italy / Naples; Naples; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Share. see our FAQ. The Amalfi Coast is chaotic, scenic, in-love-with-life Italy at its best. Upload. Today, the town lives off tourism — and boasts a cathedral grander than a town of 7,000 would merit. And tonight, that restaurant is Il Buco. Rick: Time for a trip on the Amalfi? For many, a stop at the gelateria is a regular part of the family night out. Innocuous as it looks today, in its 10th-century heyday, Amalfi was a maritime power. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, As I travel with Rick Steves’ Europe Tours, research my guidebooks, and make new TV shows, I’m reporting on my experiences in Italy, Portugal, France, Ireland, England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, and more. Sufficient time was provided to explore each of the town and … Join Us! We will be going in October. Amalfi Coast - Audio Europe: Italy by Rick Steves Audio Europe published on 2015-02-11T02:11:21Z Ann Long and Aldo Valerio, two tour guides based in Italy, take us along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, from Positano to the isle of Capri. If you want the authentic orginal and real experience of the secreets of the Amalfi Coast. Thanks for joining us. A three-star sight from a distance, Positano is a pleasant if pricey gathering of women’s clothing stores and cafés, with an inviting beach. Boat people: Hey, Rick. This disaster, compounded by a deadly plague, left Amalfi a humble backwater. By Rick Steves. Home; Stream; Library; Search. The pristine beaches, the colorful buildings strategically built into the mountains, the food.With so many fabulous options – planning five days in the Amalfi Coast can be a bit overwhelming. * Rick Steves advocates independent travel. Sorrento is the ideal home base for exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast. Travel with Rick on this video guide to Naples and Pompeii in Italy and find out what to do on your next trip. …And the highlight, the Temple of Neptune, is simply breathtaking. !. Taxis are white convertibles. To save a few steps, I enjoy the efficiency of having a cell phone on the road. Raffaele: The towers are very old from the Saracens' time. Mondo Guide Day Tours: Amalfi Coast Shared Rick Steves Tour - See 696 traveler reviews, 133 candid photos, and great deals for Sorrento, Italy, at Tripadvisor. ... Rick Steves points out four worthwhile destinations, all within an hour from the Eiffel Tower. That means you must buy either lunch or dinner there. The Republic of Amalfi minted its own coins; it even established the "rules of the sea" — the basics of which survive today. Peppe holds a Michelin star, and he and his staff love to explain exactly what's on the plate — often sophisticated dishes with an emphasis on seafood, but a good vegetarian selection as well. This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Italy includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the Amalfi Coast's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps Naples Bay rounds out any trip to Italy with an antipasto misto of travel thrills.Serene Sorrento, an hour south of Naples' urban intensity, is a great home base and the gateway to the much-drooled-over Amalfi Coast. In this travel class, Rick Steves explains how Italy intensifies as you plunge deeper — from the urban jungle of Naples (birthplace of pizza) to the ancient ruins at Pompeii to the stunning scenery of the Amalfi Coast. Rick: So there's 30 of these along the coast. Europe expert Rick Steves revels in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Rick: Beautiful, look at the engineering here. Each one cost about €25. Time of year does determine suggestions though. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, My Account . St. Andrew is near and dear to the people of Amalfi because he's credited with saving the town from certain pillage and plunder back in the 1500s during a pirate raid. These days — especially in the summer — Capri can be a world-class tourist trap, packed with gawky visitors searching for the rich and famous, and finding only their prices. Rick: Oh, so like, very fast you could spread the word the Saracens are coming, the pirates are coming. Young Romeos polish their craft. Our Hotel Minerva is like a sun worshipper's temple with a spectacular terrace, commanding Mediterranean views, and a small, cliff-hanging swimming pool.