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SALERNO

A busting and ample waterfront, an elegant town Centre with 19th century buildings gathered around its medieval core, the vast extension of the Gulf dominated by the Arechi Castle, a rich fertile inland: Salerno is a modern city enriched with precious artistic and historical memory, closely tied to its traditions but at the same time open to innovation.
Salerno is a big, busy port; this port is currently the subject of an heavy architectonic intervention involving the waterfront area, where buildings designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava, are currently being constructed.

Calatrava has also realized architectural plan for the “City of Science” of Valencia.

In 1943 the allies landed on this coast.

Once famous for its school of medicine (12th century), is it visited today for its Duomo an 11th century cathedral built on a 10th century foundation, . Its best feature is the Atrium, whose columns came from nearby Paestum. In the crypt is the tomb of the one of apostles of Christ: St Matthew, patron Saint of the city, which was brought here in 954.every year on September 21st  Salerno celebrates the St. Matthew feast day with a traditional procession and fireworks at sea.
The Duomo was consecrated by Pope Gregory VII in 1085.It was modified several times  in the following centuries. In 1688 the architect Ferdinando Sanfelice remodeled in Neapolitan Baroque and Rococo Architecture the interior of the Duomo. Finally, a restoration in the 1930s brought it back to an appearance similar to the original one. Historically the Duomo is remembered as the initial symbol of the Italian Renaissance, as there it is the tomb of Pope Gregory VII inside, the Pope of Canossa who started the rejection from Italy of the German domination of the Holy Roman Empire. The Duomo was damaged during the Operation Avalanche, when the Allies landed in Salerno in September 1943, during World War II. Today it is the most visited attraction of the City!
The Museo Diocesano is home to most of the cathedral treasures , including an 11th century ivory altar-front called the Paliotto.
Before wandering off  to the busting Corso Vittorio Emanuele, visit the Museo Provinciale for local archeological finds.
The Centro Storico  of Salerno, The “Historical old town Salerno” is believed to be one of the best maintained in the Italian peninsula. Its “Via dei mercanti” (merchant street) even today is the main bulk of the shopping in the city and from there is Giardino della Minerva, The “Garden of Minerva” easily reachable, is situated on the fringes of the Castle hill that overlooks  the old Salerno. the medieval “Hortus sanitatis”  of the Schola Medica Salernitana can be found in it(the most important source of medical knowledge in Europe in the early Middle Ages) that was the first European “Orto Botanico” (botanic garden).
The Salerno Theater (“Teatro Verdi“) was made in 1872 and is decorated with paintings of Gaetano D’Agostino. The theater was heavily damaged during the 1980 earthquake and rebuilt in 1994, during the celebrations for the fifty years of “Salerno Capital of Italy“. Today a  famous venue for many events.
the Christams lights another popular attraction of Salerno. Since 2006 the event, called Luci D’Artista, has attracted thousands of tourists from all over Italy but also from the rest of Europe. The light panels designed by Nello Ferrino, decorate the City from October to January, giving Salerno a very special charm. Stroll through the medieval streets of Salerno’s old town through Il Giardino Incantato, The Enchanted Garden, where you’ll discover dragons and fairies surrounded by a world of colorful floral lights. It’s a magical setting for holiday shopping in Italy!
From Salerno you can easily reach, not only the Amalfi Coast, but even the Costiera Cilentana. The Cilento National Park is not as popular as the Amalfi Coast destination, but it has attractions today appreciated all the World. With an amazing and still wild Coastline, on emerald sea and breathtaking caves and beaches, you will see  Paestum.  Founded around the end of the 7th century BC[1] by colonists from the Greek city of Sybaris, and originally known as Poseidonia. Outside of archaeological evidence very little is known about Paestum during its first centuries. The main features of the site today are the standing remains of three major temples in Doric style, dating from the first half of the 6th century BC. These were dedicated to Hera and Athena, although they have traditionally been identified as a basilica and temples of Neptune and Ceres, owing to 18th-century mis-attribution.
The Cilento area deserves a stop, even for its gastronomic tradition. First of all, the Buffalo mozzarella (mozzarella di bufala) it’s like eating milk clouds. With DOP brand (Protected Designation of Origin) is very famous in the World, but only here you can taste the real Mozzarella. From Salerno to Agropoli, passing it through Battipaglia which is the Mozzarella di Bufala birthplace, you will find a lot of cheese factories. You can also assist at the production and at the end you can taste all the products made with Buffalo cheese (Mozzarella, cheese, yogurt).
Don’t miss the olive oil tasting and the typical wine. The surroundings of Salerno are full of typical special gastronomic products: the pomodoro  San Marzano, the tomato defined “the red gold” of Salerno, wines such as the Aglianico, Fiano and obviously the Amalfi Coast wines ( Costa D’Amalfi Furore, Costa d’Amalfi Ravello) all of them  DOC, guarantee of origin and quality of a wine!
Surely, here you will have lots of things to do; from art to culture, sea and relax, wine and food tasting. Salerno is aldo the perfect destination to stay, thanks to its strategical position: between Amalfi Coast and the National Park of Cilento, very well connected with the most important attractions of the South of Italy!

Christmas Lights in Salerno


The Magical Christmas lights up Salerno City. From November 7th till middle of January you can walk through the amazing medieval town of Salerno, feeling a special atmosphere. The 2014 Christmas Edition of “Luci d’Artista” is the spectacular exposition of luminous artworks throughout Salerno. The Luci d’Artista will bring you into 

Guided Tour of Naples by Vintage Vespa


TOP SIGHTS OF NAPLES BY VESPA TOUR A locally dictum says “See Naples and then die” which means that once in a life (before dying) Naples has been seen! Even more if you visit Naples by vespa! If you “wanna be Napoletano”, join our tour on a beautiful vintage Vespa, with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Discover the city’s charm in the historic center, the largest in Europe and a UNESCO World heritage site. Naples boasts beautiful scenery which was

Duration: 4 hours

Peace of Mind on the Amalfi Coast: Wellness tour!


“This is your space, an oasis where you can relax, take off your shoes, enjoy yourself and the art of living. Feel free, think big, think small. Take your time and breathe, sense the moment, use your key and open your heart. Laugh, cry or be crazy if you like… This is your space!” TravelAmalfi wellness tours are designed for travelers looking for

Duration: full day

Amalfi Coast by Sea Kayak


AMALFI COAST SEA KAYAK

Take the chance to discover the Amalfi Coast’s beauty, exploring the hidden corners reachable only from the sea, but in a different way. The sea kayak excursion is ideal for who would like to live the wild side of the Coastline, the crystalline water, spots and places never seen before.

Amalfi Coast by sea kayak…An unforgettable experience, a different perspective, an unmissable adventure!

Duration: half-full day

Ancient Paestum tour


This walking tour takes you through the ruins of Ancient Paestum, and shows the truly magnificence of the city founded around the end of the 7th century BC by colonists from the Greek city of Sybaris, and originally known as Poseidonia, Paestum is one of the most important and fascinating Italian  Archeological site.

It was first a Greek city, then a Roman Colony

Paragliding on the Amalfi Coast and Cilento Coast


“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return” (L. Da Vinci)

Paragliding is one of the most beautiful ways to fly. The feeling is just to get up from the slope and glide gently into the air. Under yourself the amazing panorama of the  Amalfi Coast and the National Park of

Duration: half day

Driving along the Amalfi Coast



Amalfi Coast Driven Tour

Discover the divine Amalfi Coast along a road built in 1840 which has breathtaking views of the steep rugged coastline at every bend. Coming from the beautiful city of Salerno, one of the most livable Cities in Italy, you encounter Vietri sul Mare, famous place for its colourful ceramic

Duration: full day

Limoncello Tour


The best way to learn the secrets about the most famous produced liqueur in south of Italy: The Limoncello!!
Made only by lemons, sugar and pure alcohol, still today there is a debate about the exact origin of the drink.
Starting from the source of this liqueur, the lemons, the tour will take place in a garden of lemons, with the intense scents of the lemon

Duration: half day

Amalfi Coast riding on horseback


After exploring the main highlights of the Amalfi Coast, you will get to a typical little Italian Ranch situated in the middle of the Monti Lattari ( Lattari Mounts). You will enjoy one of the best panorama on the Amalfi Coast and Salerno Bay, riding on horseback through pathways and tracks unknown by the mass, nature, relax and a beautiful pictures setting…an unusual itinerary which will give you the chance to explore hidden

Duration: half day

Hidden Coast: inlets and caves


Amalfi Coast by boat

On the Divine Coast there are so many enchanting spots where one can snorkeling, diving or just swimming and relax on the beach. The best of them are so great because hardly reachable and unknown by tourist. We have chosen a few of them, thinking they are worth a visit: below you will find beaches, inlets and caves split by area. During the excursion, with a private boat and local skipper, surely you will ask to stop at some others spots on the way, which are not on the list, but just as well beautiful. We have not mentioned all the 100 spots of the Amalfi Coast just to leave a bit of suspense!

Duration: full day

Kitesurfing on the Amalfi Coast’s sea


 

Amalfi Coast Kiteboard

Away from the standard itineraries, this is particularly suggested to holidaymakers with a strong passion for sport and adventure,  an unusual way to discovery a location… If you would like to have fun and live the Amalfi Coast in an alternative way, you are in the right place and this is just what you’ve been looking for!

Price: on request  |  Duration: Half-Full day

The seascape of the Amalfi Coast: Snorkeling or scuba diving tour


SCUBA DIVING OR SNORKELING IN THE AMALFI COAST’S SEA

Enjoy the diving on Amalfi Coast! Come with us on a journey between two worlds: landscape and seascape. An unforgettable experience, diving in the beautiful surroundings of one of the most famous and beautiful coasts of Italy, the Amalfi Coast.
The calcareous nature of the Mediterranean area is full of caves,

Duration: half day

Get Hooked: Amalfi Coast fishing tour


Discovering the charming little fishing villages of The Amalfi Coast and the Sorrentine Penisula. With a private boat and local fishermen you will have the chance to live an unforgettable experience, fun and relax at same time. You will see typical fishing villages with beaches, reachable only by boat and only if you are escorted by locals.

Duration: half day

Sky Tour: Amalfi Coast by Helicopter


“The overhang of Amalfi, admired by air, is immersed in a network of pure colors … Here is the garden that we have been looking for, increasingly and unnecessarily, after the lost places of childhood. A memory that is visible above the depths of the sea, suspended on the leaves of orange and cedar in the magnificent hanging gardens of monasteries.”

Price: on request  |  Duration: from 1 to 4 hrs

The Coastline from another viewpoint: Skydiving experience!


SKYDIVE ON THE AMALFI COAST

Make your holiday very special,  living a moment which will be memorable. This is the adventure that you have been looking for!
You can experience Skydiving with a TANDEM JUMP. Otherwise, If your stay is at least 5 days you could join the course, which is a full immersion to learn all the basic knowledge and the final abilitation for the FREE FALL FLIGHT.

Duration: half day

High Dive Championship in Furore: enjoy the show in the first row!


Amalfi Coast by boat to join a nice event!

Furore, the painted village” is a chain of colored houses, trees, vines and agave that descends from the Monti Lattari, in absolute harmony with nature, in the cobalt blue waters of the fjord.  A stop in Furore is a “must”, for its enchanting landscape and if you are along the Coast in July you cannot miss The “Mediterranean high diving championship

Duration: half or full day

Cycling through the Amalfi Coast and the Top of the Vesuvius


Bike tour on the Amalfi Coast.

Eco-tourism in the Amalfi Coast and National park of the Vesuvius. Surrounded in the nature, join our guided tours by bike!

Different kinds of eco- tourism itineraries for a healthy experience!  If you are tired of standard tours and would like to discover Amalfi Coast and the surroundings in a special way, don’t miss this opportunity! We offer

Duration: full day

Cruise Attractions: Amalfi Coast and Pompeii daily tour


We propose an excursion for cruisers that would like to spend some hours discovering the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and the surroundings. When your cruise  stops, even for a day, don’t miss the chance to visit the main highlights!

Duration: full day

Salerno Walking Guided Tour


Salerno walking tour

Let’s discover one of the most livable Cities of Europe! Salerno it deserves a visit, because it combinates its medieval core with the modern city, characterized by a splendid seafront which has been completely pedestrianized

Duration: half day

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