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JDB Tours do not have to be booked in conjunction with a hotel booking, private villa or apartment rental. Most vehicles used for tours or transfers are Mercedes E-class, V-class & 16 seat minibuses. However, JDB Ground retains the right to substitute a different vehicle type if necessary. Tour itineraries are subject to change due to site closings, inclement weather, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances. JDB Ground reserves the right to substitute a venue or site during a tour in the event the scheduled site is not available. In rare instances it may be necessary to reschedule the starting time of the tour; in such situations, clients will be notified in advance.

Entrance fees to museums and exhibits are not included in the rate unless indicated, nor are gratuities for drivers and guides. Unless otherwise indicated in the tour description, tours begin at either 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. and are available daily. Preference for either morning or afternoon tour must be indicated at the time of booking. The guide will meet clients at their hotel, unless another meeting point is designated in the itinerary. Clients staying in private apartments will be advised of the meeting point in their tour confirmation. Rates are subject to change.

Custom tours, tailored to the special interest of the client, can be arranged to virtually any place in Italy by emailing your request to italyground@jdbhotels.com or calling JDB at 800.346.5358.

IMPORTANT: Please read our Payment and Cancellation Policy and Pickup Procedures.

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast
8 Hours
Depart at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel for a tour of Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast with your expert guide. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius spanning two days in 79 AD. See what remains of the villas of important families of that time - some with beautifully preserved wall frescoes - as well as the forum, amphitheater; public baths and even the local bar. After a tour of the highlights of Pompeii you will have a break for lunch (to be paid separately) and then proceed to the Amalfi Coast to admire the breathtaking landscape and tour the important sites in Sorrento and Positano.

Entry fees of approximately € 11 per person are additional; lunch is not included. Includes car and driver for 8 hours and private guide for 6 hours. Generally, the guide will meet the clients in Pompeii and stay with them for the remainder of the day.

NOTE: Positano vehicle tax may apply.

Solo Pompeii
4 Hours
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel at 9:00 a.m. for the drive to Pompeii. Meet your expert guide in Pompeii for a tour of the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius spanning two days in 79 AD. See what remains of the villas of important families of that time - some with beautifully preserved wall frescoes - as well as the forum, amphitheater; public baths and even the local bar.

Entry fees of approximately € 11 per person are to be paid by the client at the site; lunch is not included. Includes car and driver for 4 hours and private guide in Pompeii for 2 hours.

NOTE: Vehicle tax may apply from Positano hotels.

Full Day Amalfi Coast Car Service
8 Hours
Spend the entire day exploring the Amalfi Coast with your English speaking driver. Or, choose the Pompeii/Amalfi Coast option and visit the ancient city of Pompeii (expert guided tour is optional) as well as two cities of your choice on the Amalfi Coast. Depart at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel for this self-guided tour that includes a stop for lunch (to be paid separately).

Includes car and driver; lunch is not included.

NOTE: Positano vehicle tax may apply.

Optional Tour of Pompeii With Expert Guide
2 Hours
Enjoy a private tour of the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage site that was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius spanning two days in 79 AD. See what remains of the villas of important families of that time - some with beautifully preserved wall frescoes - as well as the forum, amphitheater; public baths and even the local bar.

Entry fees of approximately € 11 per person are additional, and are to be paid by the client at the site.

Captivating Capri
6 Hours
The start of a truly wonderful day begins at 10:00 a.m. at the port of Capri** where you will meet your expert guide and board a private motor boat (a traditional Caprese Gozzo) to circumnavigate this beautiful island. Enjoy fresh fruit and soft drinks as you travel along Capri’s dramatic coastline, visiting several stunning grottos, including the Blue Grotto*, the White Grotto and the Matermania Grotto, as well as the marvelous Faraglioni Rock Formations. During warm weather there will be a chance to stop for a swim in one of the lovely bays. Then take the funiculare from Marina Grande up to Capri and walk to the Gardens of Caesar Augustus; its splendid collection of Mediterranean shrubs, trees and flowers perfume the air, and its view of sheer cliffs dropping to the sea is breathtaking. Next stroll one of Capri’s most beautiful pathways, lined with brightly colored flowers cascading over the walls of private residences, to the Belvedere di Punta Tragara for a fantastic view of the Faraglioni rock formations and the sea. There will be time for browsing in Capri's famous piazza and for lunch (to be paid separately) before returning by private taxi to the port.

In the event of rough sea conditions, a tour of Capri and Anacapri by car, including Villa San Michele, will be substituted for the boat tour.

*Blue Grotto entrance is contingent upon prevailing tides

Blue Grotto entrance fees of approximately € 9 per person are to be paid by the client at the site; lunch is not included.

NOTE: Clients must arrive at the Capri port between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The tour guide will contact the clients the night before the tour to confirm the arrival time.

**Clients originating in Sorrento hotels will be met by their guide in their hotel lobby and will proceed with the guide to the port of Capri. Clients originating elsewhere on the Amalfi Coast may either meet the guide at the Sorrento port or at the port in Capri. Roundtrip jetfoil tickets to Capri from the Sorrento port are € 30 per person. From May - September only, jetfoil service is also available from Positano and Amalfi to Capri at a cost of € 38 per person. Jetfoil tickets can either be paid by the client at the site, or charged to the client’s credit card. During high season (May - September) prepaying jetfoil tickets is highly recommended. Please advise at the time of booking. Clients are also responsible for any taxi fare to the jetfoil dock.

Optional Limoncello Making Lessons
1 Hour
A delightful addition to your day, this hands-on lesson on the terrace of a private Capri villa will not only teach you the history of this famous lemon "digestivo", but will give step by step instructions so you can make your own brew. Pick your lemons from the villa's lemon trees and then work them through the process under the guidance of your host/hostess. Once completed, enjoy tasting the finished product.

Cooking, Italian Style
4 Hours
Don your chef's hat, roll up your sleeves and learn the techniques for preparing delicious, authentic Southern Italian dishes. This hands-on class in a professional cooking school offers a fun opportunity to learn the area’s best cuisine, focusing on Neapolitan specialties and the traditional recipes of the Mediterranean region: appetizers such as ricotta fritters, home-made pasta, local sauces, fresh fish and mouth-watering desserts such as Tiramisu. After the three hour lesson in English, enjoy the lunch you have prepared, accompanied by specially chosen wines. Your apron and shopping bag are useful souvenirs, and the school's courtesy recipe cards will enable you to reproduce your Southern Italian menu for friends when you return home.

Price per Person: € 120

This semi-private cooking class requires a minimum of 4 persons to operate. If the minimum requirement of 4 persons is not met 15 days prior to the class date, the client will be notified and given the choice of opting for a private lesson at the rate of € 479 (1-3 persons), or cancelling without penalty. Cancellation of a cooking class without penalty is only possible if JDB is not able to confirm the semi-private option.

Transportation from Sorrento hotels is included in the price.

NOTE: Class begins at 10:00 a.m. Not available on Saturday or Sunday.

Optional Round Trip Transfer to Cooking School

* Vehicle tax may apply.

The Magnificent Temples of Paestum
8 Hours
Enjoy a two hour private tour of Paestum, one of Italy’s largest and most powerful Greek colonies dating to 650 B.C. Gleaming white marble temples are set against a background of silver mountains and deep blue sea, a hauntingly beautiful sight that rivals the Greek temples found in Sicily. Paestum boasts three well-preserved Doric temples, ruins of ancient houses and a museum of Greek artifacts. The Temple of Hera is the oldest, best preserved and considered the most beautiful Doric temple in existence today. This area is also known for its production of buffalo milk mozzarella cheese, and your next stop will be at a 17th century villa turned into a factory that produces this delicious cheese. See how mozzarella is made, starting with a visit to the buffalos through the production process to the final product. Then enjoy a tasteful lunch (additional cost) of ricotta, mozzarella and other cheeses served with focaccia and local wine. Return to your hotel via the stunning Amalfi Coast.

Includes car and driver for 8 hours and private guide for 2 hours.

Entry fees of approximately € 8 per person are additional; lunch (including drinks) is € 45 per person, to be paid by the client at the site.