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Day
1: The trip officially begins in the morning at the Naples
Train Station Stazione Centrale (Piazza Garibaldi) on the
web at http://www.trenitalia.com/it/nazionali.shtml,
or otherwise by arrangement. Exact meeting time will be determined
once our travel schedules to Naples have been finalized. From
the airport, we will head to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, the
famous site of the tragic volcanic eruption burying Pompeii
and neighboring Herculaneum. We will have a tour of the Pompeii
ruins, then shuttle down to Amalfi. There are many options
for lunch in Amalfi. You'll have some free time in the afternoon
to explore Amalfi. We'll get together to enjoy the incredible
Italian culture, have a drink and begin to get to know one
another. We will review the itinerary for the week and answer
whatever questions you may have.
Day
2: After breakfast, we will outfit everyone with paddle
and PFD, then head across the street to the beach where we
will offer basic kayaking instruction. Once we have gained
a comfortable level handling our kayaks, the group will head
off along the Amalfi coast toward Salerno. Along the way,
you will explore some of the numerous cave systems and deserted
beaches. Lunch will be enjoyed at one of the many local beaches
dotting the Amalfi shoreline. Returning to Amalfi, you will
have some free time to relax and soak in the sights. We'll
end the day exploring the famous narrow streets and fine music
of Ravello. Ravello is well known for the summer long Ravello
Festival featuring an assortment of nightly concerts. You
will have the option to spend a portion of the evening at
any of the music venues.
Day
3: We'll get an early start as the day's sea kayaking
will take us along one of the most famous coastlines in Italy
with our final destination being the enchanting city of Positano.
The coastline of Amalfi offers you an opportunity to experience
a blend of nature and architecture like no other. The view
from the waterline highlights the ingenuity and craftsmanship
of Italian building. Your vision will blur as you focus on
the wonderment of history displayed along this amazing stretch
of coastline. Lunch will be enjoyed at one of the many water
access ports along the coast. Arriving in the elegant and
cosmopolitan Positano, you will have a chance to explore the
steep city streets and wander up into the hillside grabbing
a bird's eye view of the water below. We'll celebrate our
accomplishments with another wonderful dinner experience.
Day
4: We will depart from Positano, heading along the coastline
to Recomme. A full day of paddling will take you away from
the shoreline communities and under the longest stretch of
remote Amalfi coastline. The steep countryside along this
stretch offers a glimpse into a region that is untouched by
the hand of development. Ancient towers once occupied by the
varied world emperors are the only remaining structures. Recomme,
our final destination offers a remote and rural setting. This
water access only village is hard to find on most maps but
offers true Italian luxury.
Day
5: You will wake to find yourself with plenty of options.
Our final destination is a half mile paddle around the Recomme
point into the long sandy bay of Marina del Cantone. It is
a resort community with marvelous views of Capri. The day
will be structured to provide you with numerous options: take
a hike to ancient Turkish ruins, paddle to the nationally
protected island of Isca or pull up a beach chair and enjoy
the Mediterranean warmth. The choice is yours- we will help
guide the way.
Day
6: With a full day of exciting paddling ahead, we will
depart early from Marina del Cantone and head west towards
the Isle of Capri. Today's paddle will take you along the
remaining coastline of the Amalfi Peninsula into the open
waters of the Gulf of Naples. Your horizon will open and fill
with views of Naples, Mt Vesuvius and of course our final
destination, the Isle of Capri. The length of paddling today
is 10 miles. Dinner this evening will be on your own. Hotel
shuttles will provide transportation to Marina Grande or enjoy
a pleasant evening in the quiet and friendly Marina Piccola.
Day
7: Today you will explore Capri like no other. Our goal,
a complete paddling loop of the Isle of Capri. The reward:
breathtaking views, rugged coastline, a glimpse at an island
enchanted with Italian romance. We will make sure to include
delicious cappuccino stops and as always a hearty lunch. Dinner
will be enjoyed overlooking the Arch de Natural and the breathtaking
Amalfi coast. Memories made and stories embellished, we will
enjoy our final Italian food and drink experience.
Day
8: Whose wishing to complete the paddling circle can launch
early in the morning from Capri and paddle across the bay
into Sorrento (approximately 12 miles in an open water crossing).
Others will ferry and van to Sorrento. The van will depart
for Naples in late morning.
Trip
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